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Event:
AFC #32
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Hao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fighter backs up against the cage.
Fighter throws a combination. Hao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Hao backs off Fighter throws a huge counter combo but Hao manages to avoid it all.
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
#TD#
Hao gets a double leg takedown into Fighter's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fighter is refusing to be controlled, as Hao sits in half guard.
Hao is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fighter reverses the position - he's now on top in Hao's guard.
Hao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hao trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Fighter gets to his feet - Hao follows without any prompting.
Hao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nameless Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Hao keeps it at a distance.
Hao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hao cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Hao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fighter pinned against the cage. Fighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter tries to clinch but Hao is having none of it.
Hao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter walks into a stiff left hand from Hao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao cracks Fighter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hao stuns Fighter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Fighter gets a clinch.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Hao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter staying out of range there.#T3##CL2#
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Hao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Hao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Hao throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Hao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Fighter rushes Hao and presses him up against the cage.
Hao blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter misses with an elbow over the top.
Hao blocks an elbow strike from Fighter.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Hao blocks an uppercut.
Hao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Hao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao 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!#BC#
Hao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Hao circles away.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter throws a combination. Hao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fighter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Hao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Fighter clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nameless Fighter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hao somewhat.
Fighter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Fighter scores with a four punch combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Fighter.
Fighter moves out of range of the leg kick from Hao.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Hao keeps it at a distance.
Hao dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Hao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nameless Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Hao counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hao.
Fighter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Hao.
Hao scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Hao drives through with a takedown into Fighter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fighter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hao controls the pace.
Hao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hao passes into half guard.
Hao passes to side control. #T2#
Fighter is letting Hao control him for a moment.
Hao advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hao tries to control but Fighter wriggling away.
Hao throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hao trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hao fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Hao working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Fighter turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hao off and cradles Fighter's limp body as Hao celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lu Hao!
Lu Hao managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, into his post fight interview.
Nameless Fighter was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.
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Event:
AFC #29
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Hao throws a low kick, looking for Taranin's leg but Taranin calmly moves out of range.
Taranin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao connects with a nice looking jab.
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Hao scores with a takedown into Taranin's guard.
Taranin scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Taranin controls Hao momentarily but Hao frees himself.
Hao wants to get up but he can't break Taranin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hao's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Taranin working a defensive guard here.
Hao wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Taranin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hao advances to half guard.
Hao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taranin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard.
Hao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taranin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Taranin trying to control but Hao postures up.
Taranin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hao trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Hao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
Hao wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.#T3#
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taranin shoots for a takedown but Hao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taranin feints a jab promting Hao to slip. Taranin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hao misses with a hook. Taranin ducked under it nicely.
Taranin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Taranin is rocked!
Hao walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Taranin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hao swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Taranin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lu Hao!
Lu Hao really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lu Hao (ranked 914 p4p, 97 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 3668 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lu Hao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steel Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hao (0) vs (4) Steel Penn
Hao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn wants to control but Hao is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Hao is defending well.
Hao tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hao (0) vs (6) Steel Penn
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn has hold of Hao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hao is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Steel Penn!
An out of breath The Steel Penn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Hao tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Tonon gets a clinch. #BC#
Hao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonon wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tonon 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.#TD2#
Tonon jumps guard and drags Hao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hao wanted to stand there but Tonon had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hao defends well.
Tonon has a closed guard, preventing Hao from standing up. #T1#
Tonon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hao passes Tonon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tonon actively working from the bottom here.
Hao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonon is just riding it out for now. Hao eventually gives up the hold.
Hao wants to stand up but Tonon has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hao throws a push kick but Tonon slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Hao catches Tonon right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Tonon closes the distance and clinches.
Hao struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonon controls his hands.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Hao won't allow it.
#BC#
Hao breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hao.
Tonon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gary Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tonon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hao.
#BC#
Hao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hao throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Hao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon tries to clinch but Hao is having none of it.
Hao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
Tonon is looking for the big counter here.
Tonon lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Tonon clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Tonon scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for Hao.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hao.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Hao circles away easily
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Hao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonon has his takedown stuffed
and Hao counters with a straight right hand.
Hao dips to his left and cracks Tonon with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon shoots in but Hao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hao jabs Tonon right on the nose. Tonon blinks but takes it well.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hao as he avoids it easily.
Hao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Hao.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hao is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Hao circles away and we're back to standing.
Hao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon walks into a left hand.
Tonon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hao. Hao obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonon closes the distance but Hao moves to the side
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao throws out a powerful jab.
Hao scores with a jab to the head.
Tonon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonon looks to clinch
letting Hao counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.#TD2#
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hao's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tonon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hao tries to lock up and control but Tonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hao is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon trying to control but Hao is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tonon unloading with bombs!
Hao tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Tonon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hao is on top in guard.
Hao wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Hao wants to get up but he can't break Tonon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Hao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
Hao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon trying to control the position.
Hao wanted to stand there but Tonon had control of the position.
Hao trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hao pushes down on Tonon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hao tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tonon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Hao gets tackled into the cage by Tonon. Tonon maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hao.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hao paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Hao holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonon drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Hao manages to break the clinch.
Hao throws out a loose jab but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tonon feints and as Hao raises his hands in defense, Tonon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tonon stops Hao from standing up.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonon pushes down on Hao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonon content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hao trying to control here.
Tonon passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tonon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tonon is pressing down on Hao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hao is holding on for now.
Tonon passes into side control, despite Hao's attempt to control the position.
Tonon trying to control the action but Hao is working from the bottom.
Hao parries the strikes from Tonon easily there. Tonon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hao to escape.
#T4#
Hao seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonon dominates the positioning.
Tonon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hao!
Hao working to try and regain half guard.
Hao wants to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Tonon lands a big shot there that rocks Hao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon dominating with strikes here.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon wants to control the pace but Hao is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Tonon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hao throws a one two combo.
Tonon misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hao breaks the clinch.
Tonon dodges the punch combination from Hao.
Tonon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hao.
Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Hao sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Tonon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Hao scores with a hook.#T1#
Tonon tries to clinch up
and Hao counters with a series of strikes. Tonon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hao misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Hao.#CL2#
Tonon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Hao. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
A jab lands there for Hao.
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!
Tonon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonon darts in trying to clinch
and Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Hao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hao sizes up Tonon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hao.
Hao clobbers Tonon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hao looks to land a left hand but Tonon moved out of range nicely.
Hao lands with a nice combination. Tonon backs away looking to recover.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Hao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good work by Tonon as he checks the leg kick.
Hao keeps the fight on the outside.
Hao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hao wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Hao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonon tries to clinch up but Hao circles away and keeps his distance.
Hao throws a big shot that misses.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hao is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Hao circles away and we're back to standing.
Hao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hao wants it to stay on the feet.
Tonon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hao throws a head kick but Tonon moves out of range.
Hao misses with a hook. Tonon ducked under it nicely.
Hao lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonon's head.#CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.
Hao gets through Tonon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao.#BC#
Hao breaks from the clinch.
Tonon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hao lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.
Hao lands a nice shot that snaps Tonon's head back.
#T4#
Tonon is looking to clinch.
Tonon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hao sizes up Tonon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao lands the left hand.
Hao slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lu Hao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao connects with a single shot there.
Hao scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonon manages to avoid it.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hao defends it well.#CL2#
Tonon clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hao breaks the clinch.
Hao throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tonon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao had his way with Gary Tonon in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hao counters with a leg kick.
Hao throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
Hao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hao throws a head kick that Tonon semi-blocks.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.
Tonon slips a straight right by Hao.#CL2#
Tonon pushes Hao up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon tries to land knees in the clinch but Hao avoids the damage to the body.
Hao misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Hao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hao lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonon off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hao throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon tries to clinch but Hao moves out of range.
Tonon shoots in but Hao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tonon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from Hao finds it's way through Tonon's defenses.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hao.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hao's waist but Hao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
Tonon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tonon scrambles back to his feet.
Hao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hao scores with a jab. Tonon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao misses with a looping left.
Hao lands an overhand right.#T2#
Hao tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hao lands with a straight right. Tonon didn't see that one coming.
Tonon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hao cracks a nice hook into Tonon's ribs.
Hao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown. Hao tries to sprawl out of it but Tonon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hao throws a looping overhand right but Tonon ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hao.
Hao looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Tonon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hao misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tonon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hao throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonon.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Hao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Hao circles away easily
and Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.#CL2#
Tonon has managed to clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Tonon has clasped his hands together around Hao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tonon trying to control the position but Hao is working away.
Hao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hao is trying to get back to half guard.
Tonon trying to control the position but Hao is working away.
Hao wants to control but Tonon postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
A very excited looking Lu Hao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 62 Kitano vs Brophy*
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ohchooto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ohchooto scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ohchooto takes the fight into the clinch.
Hao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohchooto to keep the fight standing.
Ohchooto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ohchooto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
Ohchooto landing knees to the head.
Hao is trying to pull guard but Ohchooto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Hao struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohchooto controls his hands.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto lands a knee to the body.
Hao is breathing heavily.#TD#
Hao pulls Ohchooto into guard.
#SUB#
Hao is looking for a triangle but Ohchooto pushes his legs off easily.
Ohchooto tries to stand but Hao is controlling from the bottom.
Hao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohchooto is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ohchooto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Hao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ohchooto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hao.
Hao is letting Ohchooto control him for a moment.
Hao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Ohchooto stands up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hao misses with a low kick.
Ohchooto swats away the attempt to clinch by Hao.#TD#
Hao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ohchooto's half guard.#ES2#
Ohchooto pushes Hao off and gets back to his feet.
Ohchooto scores with a jab. Hao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Ohchooto does it's job there.#CL2#
Ohchooto has Hao up against the cage in a clinch.
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ohchooto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohchooto has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Ohchooto working Hao over with knees to the body.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ohchooto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohchooto lands a hook that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
Hao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ohchooto can turn it around.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ohchooto scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the body.
Ohchooto lands a right hand.
Hao jumps guard but Ohchooto stands there with Hao around his waist. Hao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands a right hand.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohchooto working Hao over with knees to the body.
Hao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Hao avoids the damage to the body.
Hao takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Ohchooto misses with a punch to the body.
Ohchooto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ohchooto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohchooto walks away with a smile on his face. Hao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohchooto catches Hao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Hao is rocked!
Ohchooto drops Hao with a naaaaasty hook - Hao is in real trouble here! Ohchooto dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Ohchooto!
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 5
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Hao blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch up but Hao keeps it at a distance.
Hao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hao avoids the body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Hao has a takedown stuffed.
Hao misses with a double jab.
Hao checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Hao 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.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a right hand. Hao shakes it off.
Dillashaw Junior walks into a straight right hand from Hao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook but Hao blocks it.#CL2#
Hao rushes Dillashaw Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Dillashaw Junior.
Hao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hao wants to get back to striking at distance but Dillashaw Junior won't allow it.
Hao digs a right hand underneath Dillashaw Junior's ribcage. Dillashaw Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hao working aggressively here.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillashaw Junior.
Hao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Hao blocks it.
Hao lands a shoulder strike.
Hao tries to pull guard but Dillashaw Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Hao drops back down to his feet.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Hao.
Dillashaw Junior lands a good knee to the midsection. Hao won't want to take too many of those.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee strike.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao avoids it.
Hao takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao tries to pull guard but Dillashaw Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Hao drops back down to his feet.
Hao jumps guard but Dillashaw Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Hao fails to pull guard.
Hao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillashaw Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Hao pulls Dillashaw Junior into guard.
#SUB2#
Hao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dillashaw Junior stacks Hao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dillashaw Junior!
Hao is trying to work for a sweep but Dillashaw Junior has mounted him!
Dillashaw Junior avoids the attempt from Hao to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Hao wants to hold on but Dillashaw Junior pushes him away.
Hao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dillashaw Junior tries to control but Hao wriggling away.
Hao wants to hold on but Dillashaw Junior pushes him away.
Hao manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Hao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillashaw Junior pulls his head out easily.
Dillashaw Junior is keen to just control but Hao is a slippery customer.
Hao tries to get to full guard but Dillashaw Junior has control of the leg. #T4#
Dillashaw Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hao's head.
Dillashaw Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hao wants to hold on but Dillashaw Junior pushes him away.
Dillashaw Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hao is looking to escape.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the attempt from Hao to control.
Hao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dillashaw Junior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Hao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dillashaw Junior has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hao is working for a kimura but Dillashaw Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hao wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillashaw Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Dillashaw Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Hao tries to pass to full mount but Dillashaw Junior defends it. #SUB2#
Hao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillashaw Junior is just riding it out for now. Hao eventually gives up the hold.
Hao trying to control the action but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hao's back!
Dillashaw Junior has the hooks in. Hao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Dillashaw Junior biding his time, controlling Hao.
Hao tries to escape the position.
Hao is trapped and Dillashaw Junior is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hao is really stuck here.
Dillashaw Junior controls the position.
Hao rolls, trying to escape but Dillashaw Junior keeps control of the position.
Hao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillashaw Junior controls the position.#T3#
Dillashaw Junior is not going to allow Hao to sit and survive in this position.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hao wants to escape the position.
Dillashaw Junior gets his hands free as Hao looks to control.
Dillashaw Junior trying to control.
Hao trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior manages to sink in the hooks.
Dillashaw Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao can do to turn this around?
Dillashaw Junior is trying to stick to Hao's back but Hao is turning into Dillashaw Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dillashaw Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hao.
Hao looking to sit in guard and control but Dillashaw Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hao has his foot on Dillashaw Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dillashaw Junior works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Hao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillashaw Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hao is tightening it up a little... Dillashaw Junior has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dillashaw Junior reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dillashaw Junior taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lu Hao!
Lu Hao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 4
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Hao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tutov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tutov throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Tutov.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Hao misses with a body kick.
Tutov blocks a jab.
Tutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tutov looks to land a body kick but Hao moved away.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Tutov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tutov is in Hao's guard.
Tutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tutov escapes and throws Hao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao is looking to regain half guard here but Tutov keeps moving and retains side control.
Hao is trying to escape the position but Tutov is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Tutov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hao is defending well.
Hao is looking to regain half guard here but Tutov keeps moving and retains side control.
Tutov scoring with punches and elbows.
Hao tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Tutov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Tutov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao, who protects the arm well.
Hao is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Tutov working away.
Hao is trying to get back to half guard.
Tutov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hao tries to buck Tutov off but Tutov is having none of it.
Hao can't do much from the bottom here.
Hao is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hao tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tutov landing strikes from the mount and Hao is in trouble!
Hao tries to lock up and control but Tutov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hao is desperately trying to improve his position but Tutov has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Hao is squirming around, avoiding Tutov's attempts to control the action.
Tutov avoids the attempt from Hao to control.#SUB#
Hao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tutov.
Hao prevents Tutov from taking his back.
Hao tries to hold on but Tutov pushes him away.
Tutov lands a nice shot to the head.
Hao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tutov is landing with some decent strikes but Hao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hao is looking to get to half guard.
Tutov controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Hao working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Tutov goes for an armbar but Hao turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hao.
Hao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tutov is keeping the position for now.
Tutov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Tutov looking for a guillotine here but Hao defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao stands up over Tutov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hao slips a jab and a cross from Tutov.
Hao digs a good hook to Tutov's body.
Tutov tries for a takedown but Hao circles away easily
enabling Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Hao does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hao.
Tutov slips a jab from Hao.
Tutov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tutov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tutov walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov moves away from the strike by Hao. #T1#
Tutov avoids the head kick by Hao.
Hao scores with a nice head shot.
Tutov thuds his right hand into Hao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao scores with a kick to the body.
Hao throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov is looking for a counter combo.
Hao with a nice cross.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Tutov. Those never looked like landing.
Hao thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Tutov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hao lands a nice hook to Tutov's body. Tutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tutov's waist but Tutov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hao off to one side.
Tutov checks a leg kick.
Tutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lu Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao tries to land a front kick but Tutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao.
Tutov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Tutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Hao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Tutov drives through and clinches with Hao against the cage.
Tutov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tutov has a couple of punches blocked by Hao.
Hao takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Tutov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hao throws a nice looking combination but Tutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tutov will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Tutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hao looks to land a combination. Tutov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andrey Tutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hao slips a jab and a cross from Tutov.
Hao steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tutov cracks Hao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hao lands with a slapping head kick.
Tutov misses with a few strikes there.
Tutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao! But no joy.
Tutov misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutov blocks a head kick by Hao.
Tutov walks into a straight right hand from Hao.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tutov fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Hao cracks Tutov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Hao misses.
Tutov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tutov moves forwards but Hao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hao misses with a head kick.
Hao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Hao.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tutov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov slips a jab from Hao.#TD#
Tutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tutov has picked Hao up and slammed him! Hao can't keep hold of the triangle and Tutov manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Hao.
Hao delivers a nice body kick.
Lu Hao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hao throws a chopping leg kick but Tutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tutov throws a nice looking combination but Hao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense.
Hao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tutov. Tutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tutov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tutov walks into a left hand.
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!
Hao misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Tutov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Hao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hao looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.
Tutov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tutov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tutov 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 Hao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hao throws a sloppy head kick and Tutov moves out of range easily.
Tutov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hao circles away.
Hao flicks out a counter leg kick but Tutov steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Tutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hao throws an overhand right that lands on Tutov's shoulder, as Tutov tries to avoid the shot.
Hao scores with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Hao slams his shin into Tutov's torso.
Hao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tutov closes the distance and clinches up with Hao, looking for a takedown. Tutov pushes Hao against the cage but Hao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Hao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tutov counters with a nice body kick.
Hao lands a nice shot that snaps Tutov's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Tutov as Hao shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Tutov misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Hao.#CL#
Tutov moves into the clinch.
Hao is trying to pull guard but Tutov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tutov to keep the fight standing.
Tutov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC#
Tutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tutov misses with an uppercut.
Hao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tutov throws a right and a left that Hao avoids nicely.
Hao looks for a takedown but Tutov sprawls well.
Hao connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Hao misses with a hook. Tutov ducked under it nicely.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hao.
Hao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Hao moves out of range.
Tutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tutov swings for the body but Hao moves out of range.
#TD#
Tutov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tutov wants to control but Hao is keeping him busy.
Hao gets back to half guard.#T4#
Tutov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tutov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tutov pulls his head out easily.
Tutov moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao tries to bench press Tutov off him but Tutov keeps the position.
Hao is trying to control Tutov's posture but Tutov avoids it.
Tutov wants to control but Hao is keeping him busy.
Tutov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hao 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
Lu Hao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 86 Womack vs Legstrong
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao is just out of range.
Bujol wants to clinch up but Hao keeps it at a distance.
Hao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao cracks Bujol with a good jab.
Hao throws a head kick that half lands.
Bujol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hao.
Bujol is looking to clinch.
Bujol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bujol fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Hao gets tackled into the cage by Bujol. Bujol maintains the clinch.
Hao working aggressively here.
Hao lands an uppercut.#T1#
Hao has had enough of the clinch but Bujol keeps him there for the moment.
Hao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bujol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bujol wants to break free but Hao has control.
Hao has a couple of punches blocked by Bujol.
A short body shot lands from Bujol as the two fighters clinch.
Bujol scores with a hook to the body.
Bujol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao misses with some punches.
Hao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao wants to get back to striking at distance but Bujol won't allow it.
Hao scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Bujol breaks the clinch.
Hao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bujol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao 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.#T2#
Bujol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hao slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Bujol has Hao up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bujol stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Bujol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bujol misses with a series of wild punches.
Bujol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hao drops his hands momentarily and Bujol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bujol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3##CL2#
Bujol moves into the clinch.
Hao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hao defending well as Bujol loads up on a big left hand.
Bujol blocks a head kick by Hao.
Bujol tries to clinch but Hao moves out of range.
Bujol is looking to land body kicks.
Bujol throws a lazy right hand but Hao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bujol lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Bujol clinches with his opponent.
Hao has a couple of punches blocked by Bujol.
Nice body punch from Bujol.
Bujol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Bujol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bujol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Bujol doesn't manage to clinch there - Hao circles away.
It looked like Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bujol staying out of range there.
Hao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bujol's head.
Bujol dips down and scores with a jab 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!#CL2#
Bujol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bujol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bujol lands a shot to the body.
Hao scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Hao jumps into guard, dragging Bujol to the mat.
#SUB#
Hao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bujol passes into half guard.
Bujol tries to stand and escape but Hao is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Bujol will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bujol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Bujol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bujol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bujol is looking to clinch.
Hao connects with a nice looking jab.
Hao avoids the body shot from Bujol.
Hao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bujol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao throws out the jab. #TD#
Bujol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bujol is trying to keep Hao in close.
Bujol wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hao looking to sit in guard and control but Bujol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Bujol stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bujol misses with a double jab.
Bujol cracks the inside of Hao's front leg. #CL2#
Bujol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bujols head.
Hao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bujol tries a body shot but Hao blocks it.
Hao swings wildly with an uppercut but Bujol uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bujol.
Bujol takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Hao drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2##SU2#
Bujol stands up from Hao's guard - Bujol perhaps looking for a knockout.
A lazy left from Hao finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bujol throws a body kick that misses
and Hao counters with a left to the body.
Hao connects with a crisp jab.
Bujol misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bujol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bujol scores with a three punch combo!
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Bujol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bujol misses with the combination.
Bujol looks to land a left hand but Hao moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Hao blocks a head kick by Bujol.
Hao lands an overhand right.
Sergio Bujol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bujol missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Bujol.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sergio Bujol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Bujol misses.
Hao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hao darts in looking for a takedown but Bujol gets double underhooks and turns Hao into the cage.
Bujol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bujol lunges at Hao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hao's hand. #CL#
Hao takes the fight into the clinch.
Bujol tries a body shot but Hao blocks it.
Hao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bujol has him pressed against the cage.
Bujol slows down the pace here.
Hao working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Bujol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bujol to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Bujol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bujol lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bujol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bujol walks away with a smile on his face. Hao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Hao.
Bujol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hao is looking to counter punch.
Bujol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Hao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bujol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bujol displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bujol swings widly with a right hand
and Hao counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Bujol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bujol.
Bujol looks to land a right hand but Hao moved out of range.
Hao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bujol throws out a loose jab but Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bujol throws an overhand right that lands on Hao's shoulder, as Hao tries to avoid the shot.
Hao scores with a sloppy right hand. Bujol should have avoided that one.
Bujol moves out of range of the strikes.
Bujol takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
Bujol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hao counters with a three punch combo that has Bujol backing up. Bujol nods at Hao to acknowledge the strikes.
Hao throws a hook but Bujol avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bujol has closed the distance and engaged Hao in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bujol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hao dodges the punch combination from Bujol.
#T1#
Bujol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hao moves away.
Bujol throws a series of punches but Hao avoids them all with ease.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol misses with a left hand
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sergio Bujol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Hao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bujol sprawls and moves away.
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bujol misses with a double jab
and Hao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bujol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hao throws a hook but Bujol blocks it.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Bujol. Those never looked like landing.
Hao is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Bujol misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bujol throws a hook but Hao blocks it.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao misses the jab.
Hao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bujol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Hao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bujol doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Hao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bujol tries to buck Hao off but Hao is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Hao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bujol, who protects the arm well.
Hao connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bujol some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bujol is looking to regain half guard here but Hao keeps moving and retains side control.
Hao is looking to take a break and control but Bujol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lu Hao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao advances to full mount.
Bujol is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hao working Bujol over with strikes here. #T4#
Bujol takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hao wants to control the pace but Bujol is squirming around nicely.
Sergio Bujol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Hao working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bujol tries to reverse the position but Hao maintains control.#SUB#
Hao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bujol is controlling an arm, preventing Hao from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hao in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lu Hao.
I think Bujol 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Bujol!
Sergio Bujol seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA 84 Kelly Vs Kocur
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hanma clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Hao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanma scores with a nice strike.
Hanma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Hao misses with a looping left.
Hao 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.
Hao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Hao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma thuds his right hand into Hao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hao tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hao throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hao lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Hanma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Hao as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
Hao tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Hanma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hao.
A jab from Hanma does it's job there.
Hanma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hanma.
Hanma blocks the body kick.
It looked like Hanma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hao.
Hao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hao counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanma!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hao wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Hao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hao moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hao trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
Hao postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hanma tries to bench press Hao off him but Hao keeps the position.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hao is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hanma is trying to escape and Hao transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hanma is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hao! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lu Hao!
Lu Hao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA Fight Night 6
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hao throws a head kick that misses.
Hao scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Hao misses.
DeBramalo walks into a straight right hand from Hao.
DeBramalo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DeBramalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo.
Hao dips to his left and cracks DeBramalo with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo.
Hao throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hao scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao lands a high kick!
Hao walks into a straight right hand from DeBramalo.
Hao darts in trying to clinch
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao.#T1#
DeBramalo cracks Hao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Hao is predictable there
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Hao strikes.
Hao misses with a hook to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Hao finds it's target.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
Hao throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hao scores with the left hand. DeBramalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
DeBramalo motions for Hao to come forward. DeBramalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hao misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Hao.
DeBramalo is looking to counter punch.
Hao shoots for a takedown but DeBramalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeBramalo cracks Hao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeBramalo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy left from DeBramalo finds it's target.
Hao misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for DeBramalo.
Hao fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from DeBramalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hao slips under a jab.
Hao misses with a looping left.
DeBramalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao.
#T3#
A big right from Hao misses.
Hao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeBramalo. That one must have hurt.
Hao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeBramalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeBramalo thuds his right hand into Hao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot that sends Hao's belly button to the back.
DeBramalo scores with a jab.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Hao blocks it.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Hao off balance momentarily.
DeBramalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hao throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeBramalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo tries to land a front kick but Hao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBramalo scores with a hook.
Hao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hao has time to react.
Hao takes one on the button.
Hao with a poor takedown
and Hao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Hao.
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
DeBramalo connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Hao.
Hao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeBramalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao misses with a takedown
and DeBramalo counters with a right hand to the body.
DeBramalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Hao misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hao might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeBramalo has got the better of the exchanges.
Hao lands with a straight right. DeBramalo didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hao.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Hao throws a head kick but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hao drops his hands momentarily and DeBramalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeBramalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeBramalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hao on the side of the head.
Hao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeBramalo. That did some damage!
Hao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot that sends Hao's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeBramalo. That's going to slow Hao down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeBramalo defends well and Hao ends up having to push DeBramalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeBramalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao can do to turn this around?
Hao misses with an uppercut
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.#T1#
DeBramalo lands a jab to the head.
Hao is looking to clinch.
DeBramalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hao misses with a hook
and DeBramalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
Hao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Hao.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Hao.
DeBramalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.#TD2#
Hao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeBramalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hao is in DeBramalo's guard.
Hao trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
Hao tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBramalo is retaining full guard.
DeBramalo 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.#T2#
Hao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeBramalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeBramalo 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao postures up.
Hao pushing down on DeBramalo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
DeBramalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hao.
DeBramalo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeBramalo is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeBramalo defends well.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Hao keeps moving.
DeBramalo postures up.
#SUB2#
Hao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeBramalo slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
DeBramalo not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Hao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeBramalo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo trying to control the action but Hao is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeBramalo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
DeBramalo thuds a left hand into Hao's body.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao cracks DeBramalo with an open hand slap.
DeBramalo slips a jab and a cross from Hao.
DeBramalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hao misses.
Hao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeBramalo defends well and Hao ends up having to push DeBramalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Hao slips the punch.
Hao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeBramalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hao scrambles back to his feet.
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!
DeBramalo catches Hao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
DeBramalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hao.
Hao throws an off balance right hand
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao.
DeBramalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hao scores with a leg kick.
DeBramalo lands a body shot.
Hao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeBramalo digs a good body shot into Hao's ribs.
Hao throws a good cross that connects.
Hao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBramalo.
Hao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from DeBramalo misses. #T2#
Hao throws a right hand that misses
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Hao misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo tried to counter with a leg kick but Hao avoided it.
Hao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Hao seems unphased.
DeBramalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hao's hands.
DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
DeBramalo blocks a head kick by Hao.
Nice jab there from DeBramalo.
Hao blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by DeBramalo as he connects with a hook.
DeBramalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Nice defenses there by Hao.#T3#
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Hao with the counter takedown but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo defending well as Hao loads up on a big left hand.
Hao lands a jab to the head.
DeBramalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Hao.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hao has time to react.
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBramalo's corner calls for a 1-2. DeBramalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Hao throws a poor cross that misses
and Hao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Hao moves out of range easily.
DeBramalo throws a lazy right hand but Hao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Hao swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo blocks the body kick.
It looked like DeBramalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
DeBramalo avoids the head kick by Hao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao swings widly with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a shot from downtown. Hao moves away and avoids it.
DeBramalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as DeBramalo blocks the leg kick.
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Hao knows he should have avoided that one.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hao.
DeBramalo lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeBramalo as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo clearly takes 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.
#R4#
DeBramalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeBramalo lands with a good body shot.
Hao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hao misses with a body punch
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo cracks Hao with an open hand slap.
DeBramalo lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hao misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeBramalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hao looking for a takedown here - he's got 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!
Hao is fighting to break DeBramalo's control of his arms but DeBramalo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
DeBramalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
DeBramalo tries to pass to full mount but Hao defends it.
Hao tries to get to full guard but DeBramalo has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lu Hao has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeBramalo moves nicely into side control. #T2#
DeBramalo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hao keeps working.
Hao looking for a sweep but DeBramalo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
DeBramalo is trying to take his opponent's back.
DeBramalo tries to control but Hao wriggling away.
Hao tries to hold on but DeBramalo postures up.#SUB#
DeBramalo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3##SUB#
DeBramalo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Hao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Hao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hao regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeBramalo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
DeBramalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hao is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeBramalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeBramalo advances position into side control!
Hao struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo had his way with Lu Hao in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeBramalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hao somewhat.
Good exchange - DeBramalo coming out on top.
Hao shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Hao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeBramalo is trying to defend but Hao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DeBramalo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hao's back!
Hao is in bad spot here.
#T1#
Hao trying to control the hands but DeBramalo won't let him.
Hao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB#
DeBramalo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hao for a finish.
Hao breaks DeBramalo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeBramalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hao wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving. #SUB#
DeBramalo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao is aware though and is defending well.
Hao throwing strikes from guard but DeBramalo blocks nicely.
Hao wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.#T2#
DeBramalo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBramalo, not yet.
Hao landing some decent shots from guard.
DeBramalo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBramalo, not yet. #SUB2#
Hao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DeBramalo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hao, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeBramalo passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
DeBramalo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao, who protects the arm well.
DeBramalo trying to control the action but Hao is working from the bottom.
Lu Hao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeBramalo off and has taken his back!
Hao tries to get the hooks in deep but DeBramalo pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB2#
Hao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Hao is persistently looking for the submission but DeBramalo is defending it well.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeBramalo trying to control the hands but Hao breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Hao seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under DeBramalo's chin but DeBramalo turns very nicely into Hao's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Hao keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeBramalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quentin DeBramalo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeBramalo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
A relieved looking Quentin DeBramalo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMMA 75 Boagrius vs Dragovic 2
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hao fails with a takedown attempt.
Hao throws a leg kick but Tallon moved away.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao's sensitive parts.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tallon as Hao shoots in.
Hao tries to land a front kick but Tallon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hao scores with a nice strike.
Tallon slips under a jab from Hao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hao. That did some damage!
Hao with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tallon.
Hao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hao feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tallon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tallon lands a really nice looking cross but Hao seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Hao down.
Tallon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tallon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tallon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tallon with a jab.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hao on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Hao.
Hao misses with a punch to the body.
Hao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Tallon digs a good hook to Hao's body.
Tallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
Hao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao is just out of range.
Tallon is looking to wear down Hao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hao misses the shot to the body.
Tallon wants to land a leg kick but Hao is out of range.
A good leg kick by Tallon.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing.
Tallon lands with a shot to the body.
Hao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Hao.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tallon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hao misses with a takedown
and Tallon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Hao.#T3#
Tallon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Hao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tallon is trying to control Hao's posture but Hao avoids it.
Tallon is pushing Hao's head away, looking to escape. Hao manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Hao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tallon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Hao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hao prevents Tallon from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Tallon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tallon is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Hao tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tallon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Tallon sneaks out the side door and pushes Hao away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao with a hook.
Tallon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hao. That did some damage!
Hao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hao throws an overhand right that lands on Tallon's shoulder, as Tallon tries to avoid the shot.
Tallon moves out of range as Hao strikes.
Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Tallon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Tallon pushes Hao up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Hao down.
Tallon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hao fails with a takedown attempt.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Hao throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Tallon counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Hao manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Hao down.
Tallon is looking to slow Hao down with leg kicks.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tallon throws a solid leg kick but Hao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon connects with an inside leg kick.
Hao tries a low kick but Tallon avoids it.
Tallon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hao.
Tallon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tallon blocks a head kick by Hao.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T1#
Tallon tries to clinch but Hao moves out of range.
Tallon 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.
Hao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tallon is fending him off so far but Hao persists. Nope, Tallon circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Tallon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tallon.
Hao walks into a stiff left hand from Tallon.
Tallon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hao's calf.
Tallon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hao's head.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hao doesn't seem bothered though.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Hao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tallon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tallon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hao misses the target. #T2#
Tallon is looking to clinch but Hao is avoiding it.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hao with the counter takedown but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hao at a distance.
Tallon's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Hao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tallon is fending him off so far but Hao persists. Nope, Tallon circles away and we're back to standing.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Hao.#CL#
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
Hao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao can do to turn this around?
Tallon takes a shot to the head.
Hao misses with a body punch.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Hao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Hao's head.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Hao backwards. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Hao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Hao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao.
Hao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
Hao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tallon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hao can turn it around.
Hao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao's elbow.
Hao prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Hao controls the action.
Hao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hao.
Hao tries to break free but Tallon pushes him back against the cage.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Hao blocking some punches.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Tallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hao takes a step back to recover.
Tallon scores with a body shot.
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tallon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao's sensitive parts.
Hao connects with a single shot there.
Hao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tallon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tallon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tallon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hao misses with a looping right.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon avoids the head kick by Hao.
Hao darts in looking for a takedown but Tallon gets double underhooks and turns Hao into the cage.
Tallon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hao manages to circle out of the way.
Tallon lands a jab to Hao's midsection.
Tallon feints and then cracks Hao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hao down.
Hao with a poor takedown
and Tallon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tallon lands a body shot.
Tallon tries to clinch but Hao is having none of it.
Hao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hao avoids the head kick by Tallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon connects with an inside leg kick.
Hao throws a shot from downtown. Tallon moves away and avoids it.
Tallon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tallon lands a jab.#T1#
Hao misses with a straight right.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
Hao throws out a loose jab but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon is looking to counter the offense by Hao and move into the clinch.
Hao wants to slow Tallon down by chopping away at his legs.
Tallon tries to counter by clinching up but Hao breaks away and moves out of range.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Tallon.
Hao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tallon. Tallon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tallon stuns Hao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hao 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.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hao misses the body punch
and Hao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao manages to avoid it.
Hao misses with a hook.
Hao throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao is just out of range.
Hao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tallon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tallon scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Tallon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tallon.
Hao throws a hook but Tallon blocks it.#TD2#
Hao dives in and scores a takedown into Tallon's guard.
Tallon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Tallon pulls Hao in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao wants to pass the guard but Tallon is keeping the position.
Tallon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tallon looking to control.
Tallon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tallon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hao won't allow Tallon to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Tallon misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao throws a nice looking combination but Tallon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Hao tries to get set, Tallon tries to push him back and clinch up but Hao manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Tallon pushes Hao up against the cage in a clinch.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Hao controls the action.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
Tallon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon digs a right hand into Hao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hao's gas tank.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Hao avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Hao breaks from the clinch.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Hao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hao misses the jab.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Tallon darts in and clinches Hao up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Hao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hao misses with a hook. Tallon ducked under it nicely.
Hao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tallon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tallon connects with the punch.
Tallon moves out of range as Hao strikes.
Tallon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hao just manages to avoid it.
Tallon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hao with the counter takedown but Tallon avoids it easily.
Hao throws the left hand but Tallon avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon scores with a nice head shot.
Hao misses with a takedown attempt
and Tallon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Hao is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tallon engages and cracks Hao with a massive lead left hook - Hao tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tallon is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Sean Tallon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMMA 72 Take vs Nomo
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Hao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monteban throws a low kick, looking for Hao's leg but Hao calmly moves out of range.
Hao checks a low kick from Monteban.
Hao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Monteban slips the punch.#TD2#
Monteban feints and as Hao raises his hands in defense, Monteban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monteban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Monteban working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Hao has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monteban should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hao has tightened it up now! Monteban should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lu Hao!
A victorious Lu Hao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMMA 69 Kelly vs Telo
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Spanked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao manages to avoid it.
Hao connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao misses the target.
Spanked avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Spanked clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spanked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spanked smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hao 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.
Good work by Hao as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Spanked forces Hao back against the cage and clinches.
Hao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spanked misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao.
Hao lands a right hand.
Spanked tries to work over Hao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spanked is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right hand to the body from Hao.
Hao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spanked after a bit of a struggle.
Hao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Hao.
Hao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spanked working aggressively here.
#T1##TD#
Hao pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spanked is posturing up here but Hao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spanked tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spanked has to tap! Slick submission there by Hao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lu Hao!
Our winner, Lu Hao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMMA 61 Legstrong vs Vurny
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Hao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHao.
Hao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown blocks a head kick by Hao.
Brown throws a hook but Hao avoids it easily.
Brown cracks Hao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hao moves away.
Brown digs a good body shot into Hao's ribs.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Hao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hao cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hao walks into a jab.
Hao moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Hao is out of range. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hao throws a shot to the body.
Hao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Hao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Hao counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Hao throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao walks into a left hand.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hao.
Hao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hao throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hao misses with a looping left.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hao slips under a jab.
Hao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Hao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown stuns Hao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown jabs Hao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hao thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Brown avoids the head kick by Hao.
Bushido Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown digs a good body shot into Hao's ribs.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Hao defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown slips a jab from Hao.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Hao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Hao swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Brown.
Hao throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hao throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a body shot
letting Hao counter with a right hand.
Brown thuds a left hand into Hao's body.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hao under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao misses with a straight left.
Hao missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hao.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hao.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hao at a distance.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown misses with a hook
and Hao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Hao's shoulder, as Hao tries to avoid the shot.
Hao throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown throws the left hand but Hao avoids the punch easily.
Hao throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Hao avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hao looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Bushido Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hao's head.
Brown throws the left hand but Hao avoids the punch easily.
Hao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Hao's ribs.
Hao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao can do to turn this around?
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Hao's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown stalks Hao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hao's face. Hao staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Hao saw that one coming.
Hao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Hao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hao might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brown has got the better of the exchanges.
Hao slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hao moves away.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Hao counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Hao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Hao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown jabs Hao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Hao's shoulder, as Hao tries to avoid the shot.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Hao misses with a straight right.
Hao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown moves out of range as Hao throws a body kick.
Hao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hao's hands.
Hao misses the jab.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hao misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Hao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Hao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown punishes Hao's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown catches Hao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown jabs Hao right on the nose. Hao blinks but takes it well.
Hao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
Hao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hao. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Hao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Hao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Hao's defenses.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hao eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Hao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hao swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Hao thinks about the counter body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hao throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Brown dominated that second round.
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#
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hao.
Hao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hao throws out a powerful jab.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hao moves away.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown misses with a body punch
and Hao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Hao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Hao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Brown throws a body punch but Hao moves out of range.
Brown scores with a hook.
Hao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
A shot to the liver by Hao. Beautiful body shot.
Hao misses with a right hand #TD#
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Hao working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown 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.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Hao is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brown has his hands clasped together but Hao extends and breaks Brown's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lu Hao!
Our winner, Lu Hao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bushido Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus Christ!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Labosky throws a leg kick
and Hao counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Labosky doesn't seem phased though.
Hao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Labosky is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Labosky clinches up with Hao and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao misses the target. #CL2#
Labosky closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hao breaks from the clinch.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Labosky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Labosky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Hao tries to keep at a distance but Labosky has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Labosky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hao misses with a hook
and Labosky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hao is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labosky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Labosky fakes the leg kick and cracks Hao in the body.
Labosky misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hao staying out of range there.
Labosky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hao lands a glancing blow to the side of Labosky's head.
Hao throws a head kick that half lands.
Hao lands a head kick!
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labosky moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao misses the target.
Labosky throws a push kick but Hao slaps the foot to one side.
Hao lands a high kick!
Hao connects with a body shot that sends Labosky's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Hao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by Labosky as he checks the leg kick.
Labosky cracks Hao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Labosky moves out of range as Hao strikes.
Labosky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hao looks to throw the jab but Labosky is out of range.
Labosky looks to land a combination but Hao avoids it well.
Labosky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Labosky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hao looks to score with a jab to the body but Labosky is just out of range.
Hao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Labosky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Labosky connects with a leg kick. Hao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Hao scores with a head kick.
#ROC#
Labosky is rocked!
Labosky walks into a straight right hand from Hao.
Labosky is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao finish him?
Hao closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Labosky! Hao dives in looking to finish! Labosky is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lu Hao!
Lu Hao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Hao misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Hao shrugs it off.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hao shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith pushes Hao away with a front kick.
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hao moves away from the strike by Smith.
It seemed like Hao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Hao moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Hao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hao misses the shot to the body.
Hao scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hao there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao lands a jab to the head.
Smith slips a straight right by Hao.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hao.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao manages to avoid it.
Hao misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Hao throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Hao.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Hao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Hao misses its intended target.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hao backs away looking to recover.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith shoots in but Hao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hao sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao throws a head kick that misses.
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.#T2#
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao! But no joy.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Smith. #CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Hao.#BC2#
Hao breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
Hao scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Hao misses.
Hao swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a head kick. Hao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith scores with a head kick. Hao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Hao catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hao backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Hao is rocked!
Smith goes for a double leg but Hao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hao continues to drive forward.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Hao moves out of range easily.
Hao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Hao sees coming a mile off.
Hao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Hao counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Hao misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Hao lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Hao lands with a right hand.
Hao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hao lands with a nice body punch.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hao blocks a head kick by Smith.
Hao connects with the punch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith moves forwards but Hao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith tries to move into range but Hao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Hao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hao scores with a nice head shot.
Smith cracks Hao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Hao. That snapped Smith's head back.
Hao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Peter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith lands with a slapping head 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!
Hao scores with a jab to the body.
Smith circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hao drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Smith follows Hao to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smith!
An out of breath Peter Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hao throws a body punch but Labosky moves out of range.
Hao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Labosky.
Hao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Labosky. Those never looked like landing.
Labosky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses.
Hao throws a big counter head kick but Labosky avoids it with no problem.
Hao throws a body punch but Labosky moves out of range.
Labosky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hao throws a lazy uppercut
and Labosky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Labosky. Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hao misses the shot to the body.
Hao with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Labosky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Labosky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hao checks the leg kick.#T1#
Labosky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Hao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laboskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hao blocks a leg kick.
Hao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Labosky.
Labosky tries to clinch there but Hao circles away.
Hao is looking to chop away at Labosky's legs.
Labosky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hao lands the left hand.#CL#
Labosky moves into the clinch successfully.
Labosky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hao lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Labosky pulls guard successfully.
Hao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Labosky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hao is one step ahead there.
Hao showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Labosky is trying to control the position but Hao postures up.
Hao postures up in Labosky's guard and throws a big left but Labosky blocks it.
Labosky working a defensive guard but Hao passes into half guard.
Hao is pressing down on Labosky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Labosky is holding on for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Labosky wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Labosky defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##ES#
Labosky kicks off Hao and gets to his feet.
Labosky wants to clinch up but Hao keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Labosky lands.
Labosky scores with a kick to the body.
Hao scores with a jab.
Labosky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Hao blocks the body kick.
Hao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Labosky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Labosky forces Hao back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hao breaks from the clinch.
Hao cracks Labosky with a good jab.
Hao has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Hao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Labosky momentarily.
Labosky throws a lazy head kick
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hao connects with a right hand. Labosky shakes it off.
Hao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Labosky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Labosky defends well and Hao ends up having to push Labosky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Labosky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hao blocks a head kick by Labosky.
And Hao tries to counter it with a takedown but Labosky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Labosky slips the punch.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Hao misses.
Hao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
That's time! Labosky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Labosky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hao throws a hook but Labosky blocks it.
Labosky tried to counter with a leg kick but Hao avoided it.
Labosky cracks a nice hook into Hao's ribs.
Jean Labosky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labosky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Hao catches Labosky right on the button with a cross.
Labosky tries to clinch but Hao is having none of it.
Labosky throws a combination. Hao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Labosky tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Hao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Hao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Labosky to see if he's OK.
Labosky is trying to control Hao's posture but Hao avoids it.
Hao lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hao cracks Labosky with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#
Labosky is rocked!#T1#
Hao working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Labosky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hao working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Hao tries for a kimura but Labosky is defending well.
Hao in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Labosky looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hao turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lu Hao!
During a confident post fight interview, Lu Hao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 28
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Hao misses its target.
Mera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hao as he jumps to the side.
Mera tries to move into range but Hao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hao misses with an uppercut.
Hao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
Hao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Mera gets a double leg takedown into Hao's guard.
Hao keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass. #SUB#
Hao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mera is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mera defends it easily.
Mera won't allow Hao to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hao is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB#
Hao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hao throws a big right hand that misses.
Mera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hao connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hao uses it to pass to side control.
Mera tries to buck Hao off but Hao is having none of it.
Mera prevents Hao from moving into mount.
Mera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hao's best efforts.
Hao is looking to advance position but Mera won't allow it.
Hao prevents Mera from improving his position.#T2#
Hao wants to control but Mera is keeping him busy.
Hao wants to free his trapped foot but Mera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Hao stalling.
Mera is looking for a sweep. Hao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hao passes to full mount!
Mera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Mera is desperately trying to improve his position but Hao has a good base and remains in mount.
Hao lands a heavy elbow.
Mera is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Hao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mera tries to get to full guard but Hao has control of the leg.
Hao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Mera is looking to control Hao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mera avoid being mounted?
Hao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mera keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hao is looking for a kimura here.
Mera tries to roll over but Hao keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mera throws out the jab.
Mera misses with a two punch combination.
Hao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mera or perhaps it was just good defense by Hao, which made it look bad.
A jab from Hao does it's job there.
Mera throws a hook to the side of Hao's head but Hao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jose Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hao as Mera shoots in.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Hao lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera is looking to clinch.
Hao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?
Hao looks to land a combination but Mera avoids it well.
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mera was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.
Hao scores with a jab. Mera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mera is defended easily by Hao.
Hao tried to counter with a leg kick but Mera avoided it.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Hao tenderised Mera's leg. Mera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt.
Hao needs to keep his hands up - Mera had a free shot at his head there.
Mera tries for a takedown but Hao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hao connects with a leg kick. Mera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Hao scores with a head kick.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Mera slips under a jab.
Mera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hao connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao thuds his right hand into Mera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Mera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hao pulls Mera in close to his closed guard and prevents Mera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mera tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao is retaining full guard.
Hao 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.#T3#
Hao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mera's guard. #REVR#
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
Hao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hao wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Hao working some strikes from top position.
Hao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mera keeping full guard, as Hao tries to pass.
Hao lands a couple of elbows.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
Hao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hao sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hao is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mera is trying desperately to improve position.
Hao content just to control the position here.
Hao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hao landing strikes from the mount.
Hao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mera is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao looking to finish Mera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mera!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that second round.
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#
Hao lands with an overhand left.
Mera moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.
We've been told by Hao's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mera is defended easily by Hao.
Hao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mera misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera tries for a takedown but Hao circles away easily
and Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Mera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Hao.
Hao connects with a jab.#T1##TD#
Hao scores with a takedown into Mera's guard.#ROC#
Mera is rocked!
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
Hao is in close to Mera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hao advances to half guard.
Mera tries to get to full guard but Hao has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hao is looking for a kimura here.
Mera is pressing down on Hao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hao pushing down on Mera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mera defends it well.
Mera tries to roll over but Hao keeps him under control.
Jose Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mera is looking to improve his position.
Hao winds up and cracks Mera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hao landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hao working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mera wants to control but Hao is having none of it.
Mera can't escape the position.
#T3#
Hao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hao scoring with strikes but Mera is staying in there.
Hao pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mera is still in real trouble! Can Hao finish him?
Mera working to try and regain half guard.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mera seems to have recovered his senses.
Hao landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble!
Hao controlling from the full mount.
Mera tries to reverse the position but Hao maintains control.
Hao controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Mera working to try and regain half guard.
Hao controlling from the full mount.
Hao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mera is squirming around, avoiding Hao's attempts to control the action.
Mera tries to lock up and control but Hao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hao controlling the pace for now.
Mera is working to get back to half guard.
Hao looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hao 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
Lu Hao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EPL 11 Finale
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sotto Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hao off balance momentarily.
Hao misses with a wild body shot.
Sotto Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sotto Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hao connects with the punch.
Sotto Jr lands a head kick. Hao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Hao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sotto Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Hao finds it's way through Sotto Jr's defenses.
Sotto Jr misses with a hook. Hao ducked under it nicely.
Hao lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sotto Jr.
Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sotto Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Hao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sotto Jr is trying to control the position but Hao postures up. #T1#
Sotto Jr seems keen to control Hao's posture.
Hao tries to free his leg and advance position but Sotto Jr is retaining full guard.
Sotto Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Hao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sotto Jr is pulling down on Hao's head. It's preventing any offense from Hao, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sotto Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Sotto Jr tries to move into range but Hao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sotto Jr scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sotto Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hao connects with a solid leg kick.
Sotto Jr 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.
Umberto Sotto Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick that Hao semi-blocks.
Sotto Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hao throws a shot from downtown. Sotto Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hao looks to land a left hand but Sotto Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr misses with a body kick.
Sotto Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao throws a hook but Sotto Jr avoids it easily.
A combination from Hao does no damage.
Hao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sotto Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sotto Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hao lands a nice looking body shot.
Hao lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Hao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sotto Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
Hao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Hao moves out of range of the body kick.
Sotto Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Hao coming out on top.
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sotto Jr.
Hao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hao lands a head shot.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Hao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotto Jr keeping full guard, as Hao tries to pass.
Sotto Jr is trying to keep Hao in close.
#T4#
Sotto Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hao wants to control from the top but Sotto Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Sotto Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sotto Jr keeping full guard, as Hao tries to pass.
Hao trying to control but Sotto Jr is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao 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#
A swing and a miss from Sotto Jr.
Hao with the counter takedown but Sotto Jr avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hao. Sotto Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hao throws a hook but Sotto Jr avoids it easily.
Sotto Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sotto Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick but Hao moves out of range.
Sotto Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hao off the cage and back into range.
Hao misses the body punch
and Sotto Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sotto Jr throws a hook to the side of Hao's head but Hao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umberto Sotto Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sotto Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao lands a right hook to the body.
Hao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sotto Jr. Sotto Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Hao lands with a hook. Sotto Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sotto Jr 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.
Sotto Jr lands with a straight right. Hao didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Hao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sotto Jr sprawls well initially but Hao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sotto Jr tries to get to full guard but Hao has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sotto Jr is just riding it out for now. Hao eventually gives up the hold.
Hao trying to control the action but Sotto Jr is working from the bottom.
Hao with the ground and pound but Sotto Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Hao wants to pass the guard but Sotto Jr is keeping the position.
Hao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sotto Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotto Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sotto Jr is trying to keep Hao in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hao slips a straight right by Sotto Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao! But no joy.
Sotto Jr swings for the body but Hao moves out of range.
Sotto Jr walks into a jab.
Sotto Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sotto Jr blocks the body kick.
Sotto Jr throws a body punch but Hao moves out of range.
Sotto Jr lands the left hand.
A jab from Sotto Jr misses.
Sotto Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hao takes a swing at Sotto Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sotto Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hao.
Umberto Sotto Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sotto Jr. #T4#
Sotto Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hao's shoulder, as Hao tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Hao.
Hao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao avoids the body shot from Sotto Jr.
Hao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sotto Jr manages to avoid it.
Hao lands a jab to the nose.
Sotto Jr connects with a right hand. Hao shakes it off.
Sotto Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sotto Jr blocks the leg kick.
Sotto Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Sotto Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao blocks a low kick nicely.
Hao throws out a counter right but Sotto Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sotto Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sotto Jr tests Hao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Hao misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lu Hao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hao stuns Sotto Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sotto Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Hao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sotto Jr's head.#ROC2#
Sotto Jr is rocked!
Hao ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sotto Jr's jaw. Sotto Jr's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hao does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lu Hao!
Lu Hao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Ascension 0121
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hao works Ballesteros's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Hao.
Hao ducks right into an uppercut from Ballesteros.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hao. Ballesteros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballesteros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ballesteros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
Ballesteros throwing a counter right hand but Hao manages to avoid it.
Ballesteros scoring well with a low kick there.
Ballesteros misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD#
Ballesteros looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hao!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballesteros is looking to take a break and control but Hao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ballesteros working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ballesteros misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Hao wants to control but Ballesteros postures up.
Hao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ballesteros tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ballesteros cracks Hao with a big elbow.
Ballesteros connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hao some visible discomfort.
Hao tries to improve position but can't.
Ballesteros throws a strike aimed at the side of Hao's head but Hao avoids it well.
Hao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ballesteros's best efforts.
Hao trying to control here.
Hao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ballesteros. #T2#
Ballesteros working Hao over with strikes.
Hao is trying to maintain the position but Ballesteros is very close to passing his half guard.
Ballesteros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hao's head.
Ballesteros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ballesteros is nestled in close to Hao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ballesteros trying to control the action but Hao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ballesteros is trying to work for a kimura but Hao is defending well.
Hao is controlling Ballesteros's trapped leg to prevent Ballesteros from advancing to side control.
Hao is staying active underneath Ballesteros, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Hao actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Ballesteros.
Hao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ballesteros.
Hao trying to control from the bottom.
Ballesteros 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.
Hao trying to control but Ballesteros postures up.
Ballesteros stalling away here and it's allowed Hao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ballesteros with a nice head shot there.
Ballesteros preventing the sweep.
Ballesteros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ballesteros postures up and lands a big shot to Hao's brow.
Ballesteros preventing the sweep.
Ballesteros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hao has control of Ballesteros's left arm, preventing Ballesteros from doing any damage.
Hao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ballesteros is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hao is controlling him.
Ballesteros keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seve Ballesteros dominated that round.
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#
Hao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Ballesteros.
Jab by Hao.
Ballesteros blocks a leg kick.
Hao checks a low kick from Ballesteros.
Hao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hao avoids the body shot from Ballesteros.
Seve Ballesteros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballesteros tries to bum rush Hao with a series of wild strikes but Hao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hao, right into the meat.
Ballesteros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hao defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ballesteros.
Hao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ballesteros defends well and Hao ends up having to push Ballesteros into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Hao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ballesteros circles away.
Ballesteros is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballesteros.#TD#
Ballesteros manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hao on his heels. He'll look to pass Hao's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballesteros trying to control the position from guard on top but Hao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hao is controlling Ballesteros's posture.
Ballesteros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Hao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ballesteros trying to control but Hao is working from the bottom.
Ballesteros is looking to advance position but Hao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Seve Ballesteros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ballesteros in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hao putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hao lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballesteros trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ballesteros trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
Hao lands a big elbow.
Hao landing punches.
Hao punching from mount but Ballesteros doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ballesteros is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Hao is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ballesteros can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hao looking to control but Ballesteros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ballesteros is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hao controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Hao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ballesteros is trying to stand.
Hao content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Hao throws a good cross that connects.
Hao throws a shot from downtown. Ballesteros moves away and avoids it.
Ballesteros shoots in but Hao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hao blocks a head kick by Ballesteros.
Hao thumps Ballesteros with a low kick.#TD#
Ballesteros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Hao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ballesteros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ballesteros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Touch-butt with that dork in the park inform us that Hao has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hao has an active guard here but Ballesteros has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Hao is looking to improve his position.
Ballesteros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ballesteros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hao has hold of Ballesteros's hands but Ballesteros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ballesteros drops an elbow to the side of Hao's head.
Ballesteros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hao defending well though.
Hao is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ballesteros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Ballesteros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros is thwarting Hao's attempts to control the position.
Hao is staying active underneath Ballesteros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hao is trying to get back to full guard.
Ballesteros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Hao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ballesteros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ballesteros's back!
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but Hao has full control of the position and if anything, Ballesteros has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ballesteros takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#ES#
Ballesteros is trying to shake Hao off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hao won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Hao looks to land a combination but Ballesteros avoids it well.
Ballesteros throws a leg kick which misses Hao's front leg but catches the back leg as Hao tries to avoid it.
Hao walks into a jab.
Hao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ballesteros counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Hao
and Ballesteros counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballesteros shoots for a double leg takedown but Hao sprawls well. He's pushed Ballesteros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hao misses with an uppercut.
Hao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao avoids the head kick by Ballesteros.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hao!
#T4#
Ballesteros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hao. That did some damage!
Hao throws a shot from downtown. Ballesteros moves away and avoids it.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Ballesteros lands but Hao takes it in his stride.
Hao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ballesteros defends well and Hao ends up having to push Ballesteros into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ballesteros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hao wants to improve his position but Ballesteros is controlling well.
Ballesteros perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ballesteros is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hao still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hao has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ballesteros wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Seve Ballesteros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ballesteros 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seve Ballesteros!
Our winner, Seve Ballesteros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Ascension 1224
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hao scoring well with a low kick there.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Clap slips the punch.
Erick Clap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clap.
Clap looks to land a body kick but Hao moved away.
A jab from Clap misses.
A lazy left from Hao finds it's target.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Clap lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clap staying out of range there.#TD#
Hao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap regains half guard.#T1#
Hao trying to mount his opponent but Clap defends it.
Hao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hao controlling the action here.#SUB#
Clap is defending against the submission attempts here by Hao.
#SUB2#
Clap is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hao is tapping! Great win for Clap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erick Clap!
Erick Clap made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Ascension 1119
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Koch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hao moves out of range of the body kick.
Koch thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Koch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hao is trying to force a seperation but Koch has the dominant position.
Koch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Hao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao.
Koch has Hao pressed against the cage, preventing Hao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koch lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacob Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Koch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koch.
Koch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hao. That did some damage!
Hao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koch thumps Hao with a low kick.
Koch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koch momentarily.
Koch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koch cracks Hao with an open hand slap.
Koch walks into a jab.
Jacob Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Hao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koch throws a poor cross that misses
and Hao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Hao misses its intended target.
Koch tries to counter with a clinch but Hao shakes him off and moves away.
Koch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.
Hao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A thudding body kick lands there by Koch!
Hao sizes up Koch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koch is looking to clinch.
Koch connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Koch clinches up with Hao and pushes him back against the cage.
Koch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hao's efforts to push away.#T3#
Koch scores with a shoulder strike.
Hao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koch misses with a punch to the body.
Hao tries to circle away but Koch has him pinned against the cage.
Koch tries to throw a body punch but Hao avoids it by throwing Koch back against the cage.
Koch effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Hao manages to break the clinch.
Koch keeps Hao at a distance using the push kick.
Koch leaves Hao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A low kick from Koch misses
and Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Koch scores with a nice strike.
Koch throws a leg kick but Hao checks it.
Hao moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Good exchange - Koch coming out on top.
Hao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Hao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koch fails to land with a series of punches.
Koch throws an overhand right that lands on Hao's shoulder, as Hao tries to avoid the shot.
Hao feinted with a counter takedown.
Koch wants to clinch.
Hao lands a leg kick that knocks Koch off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Koch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Hao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hao is trying to ground and pound but Koch uses the momentary lack of control by Hao to regain half guard.
Hao not doing much here.
Koch wants to improve his position but Hao is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch is controlling Hao's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Hao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koch keeps working.
Koch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koch trying to control but Hao postures up.
Hao trying to advance position but Koch counters by regaining guard.
Hao throws an elbow that misses. Koch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hao's guard. Nice move by Koch!#REVB#
Koch trying to control the position from guard on top but Hao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Koch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hao is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hao looking to sit in guard and control but Koch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Koch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hao keeping moving, preventing Koch from controlling successfully. #T3#
Koch tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Koch has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hao to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Koch is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hao pulls down on the head and he's put Koch to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lu Hao!
A victorious Lu Hao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dilli.
Dilli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but Hao moved out of range.
Hao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dilli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao's sensitive parts.
Dilli misses the shot to the body.
Hao is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilli misses the target.
Dilli scores with a jab to the body.
Dilli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hao moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Hao. Beautiful body shot.
Dilli misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Hao counters with a single leg into guard. Dilli didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dilli is trying to keep Hao in close.
Dilli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dilli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dilli is trying to control the position but Hao postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hao 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.
Dilli blocks a head kick by Hao.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dilli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilli.
Dilli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Hao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dilli trying to hold on to Hao's head to control him but Hao postures up.
Hao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dilli wants to control but Hao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hao passes to full mount! #T3#
Dilli is squirming around, avoiding Hao's attempts to control the action.
Dilli working to try and regain half guard.
Dilli wants to control but Hao is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilli holds on, trying desperately to control.
Dilli tries to hold on but Hao pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hao tries to control but Dilli wriggling away.
Hao controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hao is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dilli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dilli!
Dilli landing some decent shots from guard.
Dilli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hao keeping moving, preventing Dilli from controlling successfully.
Dilli is really struggling to control Hao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dilli with a nice cross.
Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli cracks Hao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Dilli.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilli misses with an uppercut
and Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Hao misses with a kick to the body.
Dilli throws the left hand but Hao avoids the punch easily.
Hao throws out a counter right but Dilli avoids it with no problem.
Dilli digs a good hook to Hao's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli scores with a leg kick.
Hao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hao throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilli.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dilli.
Temel Dilli is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao manages to avoid it.
Dilli avoids the head kick by Hao.
Hao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hao moves out of range as Dilli strikes.
Dilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hao misses the jab.
Dilli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilli blocks a jab.
Hao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilli. Dilli obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilli moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Dilli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hao takes a swing at Dilli's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Hao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli misses with a hook
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Dilli digs a good body shot into Hao's ribs.
Dilli misses with an uppercut.
Dilli connects with a leg kick. Hao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilli throws a hook but Hao blocks it.
Dilli throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilli tries to bum rush Hao with a series of wild strikes but Hao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Dilli lands with a shot to the body.
Hao blocks a head kick by Dilli.
Hao cracks Dilli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hao's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dilli.
Hao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilli's hands.
Dilli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilli shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Hao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hao slips a jab from Dilli.
And Hao tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dilli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Hao slips a jab from Dilli.
Hao leaves Dilli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temel Dilli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hao shoots in for a takedown but Dilli shows good takedown defense.
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Dilli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Dilli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hao digs a good body shot into Dilli's ribs.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from Dilli.
Dilli has a takedown stuffed.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
Hao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
Hao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hao sizes up Dilli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temel Dilli 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#
Hao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hao.
Hao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hao tried to score with a low kick but Dilli checks it.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli throws a leg kick
and Hao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilli throws a series of punches but Hao avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Dilli misses with a hook. Hao ducked under it nicely.
Hao looks to throw the jab but Dilli is out of range.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
Hao looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hao.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli throws a body punch but Hao moves out of range.
Dilli scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Dilli.
Hao scores with a shot to the body.
Hao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilli has time to react.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hao!
#TD#
Dilli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao is trying to get back to full guard.
Dilli wants to take a breather but Hao is having none of it.
Dilli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hao defending well though.
Hao trying to control from the bottom.
Hao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dilli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dilli is stalling in the full guard.
Hao trying to control the position here. #T3#
Dilli landing with the ground and pound.
Dilli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dilli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dilli is looking to work some ground and pound but Hao has wrist control.
Dilli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dilli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dilli with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Hao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilli is aware though and is defending well.
Hao trying to control the position.
Dilli throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Hao with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Dilli misses its intended target.
Hao misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temel Dilli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilli 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temel Dilli!
A victorious Temel Dilli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
T159 Rubin vs Beck
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hao avoids a kick to the body.
Hao misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left and a right from Hao both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hao throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Hao moves out of range easily.
Hao throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Hao.
#T1#
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hao.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
Hao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a solid body kick.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Hao misses.
Hao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hao is able to avoid easily.
Hao throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez lunges at Hao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hao's hand.
Hao thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Hao checks it.
Nice body kick there by Alvarez.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Alvarez slams his shin into Hao's torso.
Hao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hao swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Hao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvarez. That one must have hurt.
Hao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hao is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez feints a counter leg kick.
Hao has a takedown stuffed.
Hao takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Hao.#T4#
Hao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hao moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Hao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Alvarez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Hao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez throws a lazy body kick
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
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 Lu Hao will probably get the nod.
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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Alvarez throws a hook but Hao avoids it easily.
Hao feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Hao misses.
Hao lands a jab.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Hao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Hao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hao wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Hao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Hao controls the action.
Hao blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Hao throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hao or not.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Hao blocks it.
Hao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Hao has Alvarez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hao pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvarez tumbling to the mat - Hao dives into Alvarez's guard.
Hao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hao 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.
Hao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez tries to kick Hao off but Hao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hao is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hao to get the leverage.
Hao trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez pushes Hao off looking to stand but Hao dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Hao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hao stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez keeping hold of Hao's head, controlling as best he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Hao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Alvarez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hao is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Hao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hao manages to end up in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Hao is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Lu Hao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Lu Hao 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hao fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Hao.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Hao slaps the foot to one side.
Hao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Hao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao has a takedown stuffed.
Hao misses with a double jab.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Hao cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao.
And Alvarez responds with a good body kick, but Hao manages to step out the way in time.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Hao moves out of range.
Hao throws a low kick, looking for Alvarez's leg but Alvarez calmly moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Hao is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.
Alvarez lands a head kick. Hao smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Alvarez takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvarez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hao moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Hao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hao can pounce on him.
Alvarez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hao. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Hao down.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Hao checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Hao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hao connects with an inside leg kick.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hao counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard.
Hao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hao is one step ahead there. #T4#
Hao trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Hao is keeping the position.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hao pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Alvarez.
I think Hao 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
A victorious Lu Hao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Michael Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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Event:
T152 Hussle vs McKane
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Wonha connects with a looping right hand.
Hao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wonha defending well as Hao loads up on a big left hand.
Wonha misses with a body kick.
Hao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wonha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hao misses with a body kick.
Wonha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Hao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonha.
#CL#
Wonha closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Hao misses with a body punch.
Hao tries a body shot but Wonha blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wonha obliges.
Wonha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao tries to work over Wonha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Wonha blocks a body shot from Hao.
Hao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wonha prevents a body shot from Hao.
Hao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonha blocks an uppercut.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hao.
Wonha blocks an uppercut.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao avoids it.
Wonha effectively controlling the action here.
Hao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Wonha lands a nice knee to the body.
Wonha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonha prevents a body shot from Hao.
Wonha tries to land knees in the clinch but Hao avoids the damage to the body.
Hao avoids a wild elbow strike from Wonha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wonha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonha blocks a body shot from Hao.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Hao.
Wonha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Hao.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Wonha working Hao over with knees to the body.
Hao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Wonha's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Hao tries a body shot but Wonha blocks it.
#T3#
Wonha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hao fails to land.
Hao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wonha swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao avoids it.
Hao misses with a punch to the body.
Hao avoiding damage as Wonha throws knees to the body.
Wonha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hao fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao.
Hao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hao scores with a shoulder strike.
Wonha missing with knees to the body.
Hao misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonha.
Wonha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Wonha trying to land knees to the body.
Wonha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hao scores with a hook to the body.
Wonha blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonha.
Hao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wonha.
A short right from Hao on the inside.
Hao tries to throw a body punch but Wonha avoids it by throwing Hao back against the cage.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hao.
Hao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonha backwards.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hao.
Hao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Hao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lu Hao will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Hao tries to keep at a distance but Wonha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wonha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao misses with some punches.
Hao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wonha backwards.
Hao lands with a short shot to the head.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Hao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonha controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao gets through Wonha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Wonha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wonha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hao misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Hao throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonha.
Hao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the head but Hao blocks with his arms.
Wonha misses with a punch to the body.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Hao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonha lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Lu Hao has been cut.
Wonha stalls.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wonha wants to stall.
Hao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wonha is keeping busy.
Hao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Wonha.
Wonha blocks a body shot from Hao.
Hao letting Wonha take a breather here.
Wonha blocks a body shot from Hao. #T2#
Hao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonha controls his hands.
Hao lands a left hand.
Hao avoiding damage as Wonha throws knees to the body.
Wonha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hao.
Hao tries to throw a body punch but Wonha avoids it by throwing Hao back against the cage.
Hao misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao avoids it.
Hao throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonha.
Hao scores with a shoulder strike.
Wonha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wonha obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonha lands with a short shot to the head.
Wonha lands an elbow inside that Hao shrugs off. #T3#
Wonha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonha blocks an uppercut.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hao.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wonha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
Wonha tries to land knees in the clinch but Hao avoids the damage to the body.
Hao tries to throw a body punch but Wonha avoids it by throwing Hao back against the cage.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wonha is stalling here.
Hao is working Wonha over against the cage.
Hao throws a head punch that misses.
Wonha crunches a lovely knee into Hao's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Hao - that landed with a thud.
Wonha tries to work over Hao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Hao misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Hao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonha controls his hands.
Wonha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hao.
Wonha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wonha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonha controls his hands.
Hao misses with a body punch.
Hao misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Hao.
Wonha prevents a body shot from Hao.
A right hand to the body from Hao.
Hao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonha trying to land knees to the body.
Hao lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonha.
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 Incheol Wonha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lu Hao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wonha throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Wonha moves into the clinch.
Wonha blocks an uppercut.
Hao avoiding damage as Wonha throws knees to the body.
Wonha trying to land knees to the body.
Hao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao misses with a body punch.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hao.
Wonha working Hao over with knees to the body.
Hao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Hao tries to throw a body punch but Wonha avoids it by throwing Hao back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hao 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.
Wonha prevents a body shot from Hao.
Hao just leaning against Wonha, taking a breather.
Wonha prevents a body shot from Hao.
Wonha tries to land knees in the clinch but Hao avoids the damage to the body.
Hao being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hao.
Hao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wonha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Wonha tries to throw a body punch but Hao avoids it by throwing Wonha back against the cage.
Hao managing to block the knees to the body from Wonha.
Wonha blocking some punches.
Hao avoids a wild elbow strike from Wonha.#T2#
Wonha lands a nice knee to the body.
Wonha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao tries to work over Wonha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wonha obliges.
Wonha lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonha controls his hands.
Hao avoids a wild elbow strike from Wonha.
Wonha lands a nice knee to the body.
Wonha trying to land knees to the body.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Wonha has Hao pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wonha.
Wonha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wonha is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wonha.
#T3#
Wonha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao avoids it.
Wonha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao.
Wonha lands a nice elbow.
Wonha lands a damaging elbow.
Hao misses with some punches.
Wonha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao as Wonha tries to tie him up.
Incheol Wonha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wonha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hao lands a right hand.
Hao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wonha leaning against his opponent.
Hao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Hao.
A shot in the inside from Wonha.
Hao misses with a body punch.
#T4#
A hook to the body from Hao.
Wonha is trying to maintain a safe position but Hao gets an underhook and turns Wonha into the cage.
Hao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonha controls his hands.
Hao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wonha or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonha throws an elbow but it misses.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonha scores a nice knee to the body.
Wonha is looking to control Hao's arms but Hao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wonha has his back to the cage.
Hao misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha is trying to stall.
Hao misses with a body punch.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hao.
Hao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Wonha.
Wonha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wonha prevents a body shot from Hao.
And that's the end of the fight!
Incheol Wonha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wonha 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Incheol Wonha!
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Event:
T150 LA
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Olin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hao circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Olin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hao is looking to counter punch.
Olin fails with a takedown attempt.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Olin.#TD2#
Olin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Olin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Olin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hao is looking to improve his position.
Olin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Olin throwing shots but Hao is blocking nicely.
Hao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olin.
Hao is pressing down on Olin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olin distracts Hao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Olin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Hao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Olin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Hao looking for a guillotine here but Olin defends easily.
Olin chips away with some ground and pound.
Olin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olin distracts Hao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olin.
Olin postures up in Hao's guard and throws a big left but Hao blocks it. #SUB#
Olin stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hao has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Olin manages to get his head free but now Hao has transitioned to an armbar! Olin grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hao! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lu Hao!
Lu Hao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
T148: Spillane vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Judo connects with a nice looking jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Judo 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.
Hao lands with a right hand.
Judo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judo misses with a hook.
Hao scores with a spinning back kick!
Hao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hao scores with a nice right hand.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao misses with a two punch combination.
Hao stuffs the takedown.
Lu Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Judo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao lands a leg kick that knocks Judo off balance momentarily.
Judo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Judo avoids a kick to the body.
Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Judo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hao feinted with a counter takedown.
Hao scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judo. Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hao swings for the body but Judo moves out of range.
Judo missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Hao.
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Hao throws the kick towards the body but Judo avoids it.
Judo tests Hao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao slips a straight right by Judo.
Hao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Judo checks a leg kick.
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Hao takes a swing at Judo's ribcage but misses.
Judo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao was well out of range. Poor timing from Judo.
Judo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Judo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hao throws a leg kick but Judo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Judo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hao moves away.
Hao 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.
Judo throws a big shot that misses.
Judo throws a hook but Hao avoids it easily.
Hao connects with a high kick.
Judo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
Judo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hao misses with the combination.
Judo leaves Hao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hao cracks Judo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hao is looking to wear down Judo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hao. That's going to slow Judo down.
Hao misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Judo jabs Hao right on the nose. Hao blinks but takes it well.
Hao feints and then cracks Judo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judo down.
Hao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judo.
Judo with the counter takedown but Hao avoids it easily.
Hao shoots for a double leg takedown but Judo sprawls well. He's pushed Hao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hao misses the shot to the body.
Judo loads up on a big right hand but Hao slips the punch.
Judo throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
Judo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
Judo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hao circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Judo.
Hao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hao throws a head kick that Judo semi-blocks.
Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judo throws out the jab.
Hao throws a looping overhand right but Judo ducks down to avoid it.
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judo has time to react.
Hao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hao's head.
Judo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Judo tests Hao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hao. That's going to slow Judo down.
The fighters circling - Judo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Judo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Judo misses.
Hao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Judo throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from Hao lands but Judo takes it in his stride.
Hao tests Judo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao lands a jab to Judo's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hao under the eye.
Hao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Hao misses.
Hao looks to land a combination but Judo avoids it well.
Judo shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body kick there by Hao.
Hao throws a hook but Judo avoids it easily.#TD#
Judo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hao to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Judo is looking for a triangle here but Hao uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Judo is not content to let Hao control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo stops Hao from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Judo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hao slips nicely into half guard.
Hao working Judo over with strikes. #SUB2#
Judo looking for submissions off his back.
Hao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Judo is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hao trying to control from half guard but Judo is working away. #SUB#
Hao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hao is looking to advance position but Judo won't allow it.
Judo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Judo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Judo has Hao in his guard.#REVR#
Hao looking to sit in guard and control but Judo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Judo wants to pass the guard but Hao is keeping the position.
Judo trying to move into half guard but instead Hao has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hao has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from Judo.
Hao tries to free his leg and advance position but Judo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Judo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Judo.
Judo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Judo is just riding it out for now. Hao eventually gives up the hold.
Judo wants to improve his position but Hao is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hao stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hao.
Judo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Judo scores with a nice right hand.
Hao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Hao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Judo is trying to defend but Hao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hao wants to pass to mount but Judo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Judo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hao stalling away here and it's allowed Judo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Hao trying to control the position from guard on top but Judo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hao looking to pass the guard.
Hao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Judo's head.#SUB2#
Judo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Judo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hao defends it easily.
Hao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Judo 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.#SUB2#
Judo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Judo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Judo has his foot on Hao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hao works his way back into a safe position though.
Judo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Hao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hao working the ground and pound.
Judo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lu Hao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hao wants to control but Judo is keeping him busy.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao taking a breather here.
Judo tries to bench press Hao off him but Hao keeps the position. #T4#
Hao tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hao trying to control the position but Judo is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hao advances to full mount.
Jack Judo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hao 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
After winning the bout, Lu Hao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jack Judo spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Event:
Ascension 347
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hao scores with a hook to the body. Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Hao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machine scores with a one two! Hao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hao lands with a nice combination. Machine backs away looking to recover.
Machine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machine.
Hao lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao throws a right hand that Machine ducks under and follows up with a left that Machine also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hao.
Hao slips a jab from Machine.
It looked like Hao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machine.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hao misses the shot to the body.
Machine lands with a slapping head kick.
Hao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao.
Machine throws a head kick that Hao semi-blocks.
#T1#
Hao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Machine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lu Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Hao.
A big right from Machine misses.
Hao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machine's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machine's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machine scores with a leg kick.
Hao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machine's head.
Machine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machine blocks the body kick.
Hao backing away here, and Machine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Machine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hao's calf.
Hao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machine's sensitive parts.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
A solid body kick from Hao.
Machine staying out of range there.
Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Hao clinches up against the cage.
Hao is trying to pull guard but Machine has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hao swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machine.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hao. That's going to slow Machine down.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hao lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao throws out the jab.
Machine lands a nice looking body kick.
Hao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Hao persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine lands with a kick to the temple. Hao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hao catches Machine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machine avoids the body shot from Hao.
#T3#
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machine tests Hao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao lands with a nice body kick.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hao is looking to wear down Machine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine cracks the inside of Hao's front leg.
Machine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hao scores with a shot to the body.
Hao throws a low kick but Machine moves out of range easily.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Machine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
Hao 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Hao tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Hao moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hao.
Hao being controlled against the cage.
Hao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao lands a body shot. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao moves forwards but Machine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Hao rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machine tries to break the clinch but Hao is controlling the position.
Machine is trying to force a seperation but Hao has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao 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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hao.
Hao avoids the head kick by Machine.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hao rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machine connects with the punch.
Hao feints and then cracks Machine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machine down.
Machine moves away from the strike by Hao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hao, right into the meat.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine lands with a shot to the body.
Hao lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Hao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Machine darts in and clinches Hao up against the cage.
Machine scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hao as the two fighters clinch.
Hao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
Hao blocking some punches.
#T1#
Machine stalling in the clinch but Hao improves position.
Machine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine is trying to push Hao away but Hao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Hao.
Machine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Hao keeps control of Machine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hao.
Machine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
Hao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machine wants to stall.
Hao lands a left hand.
Machine wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Hao lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao misses with a low kick as Machine jumps back.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machine lands a head kick. Hao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hao as Machine shoots in.
Machine's corner calls for a 1-2. Machine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hao. That one must have hurt.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Machine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Hao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hao connects with a leg kick. Machine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machine slips a straight right by Hao.
Hao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hao connects with a nice looking jab.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hao throws a sloppy body shot
and Machine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machine on the side of the head.
Machine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Hao counters with a good, hard body kick but Machine shrugs it off.
Hao cracks a nice hook into Machine's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Hao. No joy for Machine on that attempt.
Hao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machine misses with a combination
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hao. Machine shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.
Machine moves out of range as Hao throws a body kick.
#CL#
Hao moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Machine lands an uppercut.
Hao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Hao lands a left hand.
Hao tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually Hao drops back down to his feet.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Hao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machine shoots in and drives through. Hao sprawls well.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
A head kick misses from Hao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao misses with a body kick.
Hao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Hao scores with a kick to the body.
Hao is looking to chop away at Machine's legs.
Hao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao 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##CL#
Hao moves into the clinch successfully.
Hao tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Hao back against the cage.
Machine gets through Hao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hao has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lu Hao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hao lands with a right to the head.
Hao has Machine pressed against the cage, preventing Machine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
Hao lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hao stalling in the clinch but Machine improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine is trying to break the clinch but Hao has him pressed against the cage.
Hao tries a body shot but Machine blocks it.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hao.
Hao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hao taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Hao.
Hao misses with the head strike.
Hao lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Machine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hao.
Hao lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao throws the kick towards the body but Machine avoids it.
Hao looks to land a body kick but Machine moved away.
Hao throws a head kick that misses.
Machine throws a right hand that Hao ducks under and follows up with a left that Hao also avoids with ease.
Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2##CL2#
Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Hao avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Machine lands a shoulder strike.
Hao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Hao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao jabs at Machine's body.
Hao scoring well with a low kick there.
Hao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Hao.
Hao scores with a jab. Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Hao throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
It looks like Hao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hao throws a body kick that misses.
Machine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machine on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machine.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hao swivels and escapes.
Good shot there by Hao.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Hao is looking to counter punch.
Hao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machine under the eye.
Machine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hao. Hao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Hao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machine looks for a takedown but Hao sprawls well.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.#T4#
Hao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Hao has Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Hao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rock Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine tries to break the clinch but Hao is controlling the position.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao controls his hands.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hao taking a breather.#BC#
Hao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
A relieved looking Lu Hao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EPL 7
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hao shoots in for a double leg but Burns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burns flicks out a counter leg kick but Hao steps away.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns misses with a low kick as Hao jumps back.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Hao throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Burns lands but Hao takes it in his stride. #T1#
Burns wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Hao misses its target.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns thows a leg kick but Hao checks it
and Hao counters with a one-two to the body.
Titan Xavier Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Burns throws a head kick but Hao moves out of range.
Hao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Hao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hao missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hao misses with a leg kick
and Burns counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns lands a high kick!
Hao thuds a left hand into Burns's body.#T2#
Hao shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns throws a low kick but Hao avoids it.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns blocks a body shot from Hao.
Burns blocking some punches.
Hao tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the cage.
Hao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hao.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Hao.
#T3#
Hao blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Burns.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hao blocks it with crossed arms.
Hao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns blocks a body shot from Hao. #BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hao misses with a wild body shot.
Hao misses with the combination.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.#T4#
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Hao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Hao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hao blocks a head kick by Burns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao fails to land with a series of punches.
Hao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hao.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burns.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Hao blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titan Xavier Burns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Hao tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Hao back against the cage.
Hao is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Hao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Hao misses with some punches.
Hao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao jumps guard but Burns stands there with Hao around his waist. Hao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns pushes Hao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Titan Xavier Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
Hao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Hao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hao blocks it with crossed arms.
Burns throws an elbow that misses.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hao. #TD#
Hao pulls Burns into guard.
#SU2#
Burns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hao moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Hao moves out of range easily. #T2#
Burns thows a leg kick but Hao checks it
and Hao counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titan Xavier Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Hao misses with a kick to the body.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Nice body kick there by Burns.
Burns slips a straight right by Hao.
Hao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Hao thinks about countering with a body kick.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Hao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.#T3#
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Hao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns looks to throw a body kick
letting Hao counter with a right hand.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hao counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Hao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns's knee momentarily.
Hao blocks a head kick by Burns.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
A solid body kick from Hao. #T4#
Hao throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Hao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hao throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Hao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Hao throws a quick counter head kick but Burns was just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hao checks a leg kick.
Burns plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns cracks the inside of Hao's front leg.
Hao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Xavier Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Hao's corner calls for a 1-2. Hao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns throws a low kick but Hao moves out of range easily.
Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burns tries to clinch but Hao is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hao.
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hao blocks a low kick nicely.
Hao dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Hao's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao avoids the head kick by Burns.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Hao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hao avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Hao blocks the leg kick.
Hao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Hao moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Hao tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Hao off balance momentarily.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hao misses with a hook.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and Hao counters with a leg kick.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hao is out of range.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Hao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
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!
Hao throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hao misses the shot to the body.
Hao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Hao misses with a body kick.
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Hao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hao blocks a head kick by Burns.
#T4#
Burns misses with a right hand
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Burns throws a head kick but Hao moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
Hao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Burns avoids the body shot from Hao.
Hao throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hao is looking to counter with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lu Hao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titan Xavier Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lu Hao.
I think Burns 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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