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Event:
Better Than Good
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Hartanto tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartanto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bawler.
Hartanto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bawler as he avoids it easily.
Bawler throws a jab when Hartanto was well out of range.
Hartanto misses with a straight left.
Bawler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hartanto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bawler.
Hartanto throws a hook but Bawler blocks it.
Bawler needs to keep his hands up - Hartanto had a free shot at his head there.
Bawler connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartanto. Bawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bawler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartanto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bawler is looking to counter punch.
Bawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartanto throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hartanto 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.
Hartanto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bawler.
Hartanto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bawler ducks under a wild hook from Hartanto.
Bawler throwing a counter right hand but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Bawler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Bawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartanto.
An attempted straight right counter from Bawler misses the target.
Hartanto throws an overhand right that lands on Bawler's shoulder, as Bawler tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Bawler misses.
The fighters circling - Hartanto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobbie Bawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hartanto, as that shot connected.
Bawler throws an overhand right that lands on Hartanto's shoulder, as Hartanto tries to avoid the shot.
Hartanto with the counter takedown but Bawler avoids it easily.
Hartanto works the jab nicely.
Bawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartanto.
Bawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hartanto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hartanto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bawler.
Bawler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Hartanto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bawler tries to land a leg kick but Hartanto saw it coming and moves away.
Bawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartanto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hartanto lands the left hand.
Bawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartanto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartanto takes one to the chin there.
Hartanto throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bawler counter with a right hand.
Bawler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Bawler catches Hartanto right on the button with a cross.
Hartanto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bawler throws out the jab.
Hartanto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bawler looks to land a left hand but Hartanto moved out of range nicely.
Hartanto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Bawler connects with a crisp jab.
Bawler throws out a loose jab but Hartanto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bawler throws a body punch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Bawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bawler lands with a nice combination. Hartanto backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Hartanto is rocked!
Bawler throws a hook to the side of Hartanto's head but Hartanto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartanto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bawler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hartanto is still on wobbly legs! Can Bawler finish him?
Hartanto 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.
Hartanto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartanto missing with a left hand there. Bawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Bawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hartanto seems to have recovered his senses.
Bawler connects with an inside leg kick.
Hartanto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bawler's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bawler, right into the meat.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartanto moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartanto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bawler throws a lazy right hand but Hartanto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartanto.
Bawler moves out of range as Hartanto strikes.
Bawler punishes Hartanto's body with a nice straight punch.
Bawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartanto.
It looked like Bawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartanto throws a hook but Bawler blocks it.
Hartanto defending well as Bawler loads up on a big left hand.
Hartanto throws an overhand right that lands on Bawler's shoulder, as Bawler tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Hartanto misses
and Bawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartanto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobbie Bawler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bawler lands with a right hand.
Hartanto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartanto misses with a body shot.
Bawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartanto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bawler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bawler scores with a decent looking hook.
Bawler swings for the body but Hartanto moves out of range.
Bawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Bawler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hartanto sprawling to the canvas! Hartanto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bawler finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawler jabs Hartanto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hartanto misses with a hook.
Bawler throwing a counter right hand but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Bawler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartanto is out of range.
Hartanto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hartanto throws a hook but Bawler blocks it.#T1#
Hartanto tries to bum rush Bawler with a series of wild strikes but Bawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bawler misses with a looping left.
Bawler jabs at Hartanto's body.#KD#
Bawler sends Hartanto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bawler is motioning to the referee to let Hartanto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hartanto thuds his right hand into Bawler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartanto throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawler swings for the body but Hartanto moves out of range.
Bawler scores with a nice strike.
Bawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartanto is just out of range.
Hartanto slips a straight right by Bawler.
Bawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Bawler pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Bawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Bawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartanto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bawler counters with a straight right hand.
Bawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bawler takes one to the side of the head.
Bawler stuns Hartanto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hartanto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bawler counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Bawler misses its intended target.
Hartanto with the counter takedown but Bawler avoids it easily.
Bawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartanto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartanto misses with a jab to the body
letting Bawler counter with a right hand.
Rinto Hartanto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartanto tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Bawler looks to throw the jab but Hartanto is out of range.
Nice body punch from Bawler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bawler, right into the meat.
Bawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lobbie Bawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Bawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartanto moves away.
Hartanto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bawler.
Bawler misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Hartanto counters with a single leg into guard. Bawler didn't expect that.
Bawler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hartanto dives into side control.
#REVR#
Hartanto prevents Bawler from escaping the position.#SU2#
Hartanto decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Bawler misses with a body shot.
Hartanto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Bawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bawler slips a straight right by Hartanto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartanto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Bawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hartanto.
Hartanto lands with an overhand left.
Bawler misses with an uppercut.
Bawler looks to throw the jab but Hartanto is out of range.
Hartanto misses with a body shot
and Bawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bawler slips a straight right by Hartanto.
Bawler scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Hartanto.
Hartanto checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobbie Bawler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hartanto throws a looping overhand right but Bawler ducks down to avoid it.
Bawler connects with a crisp jab.
Hartanto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bawler tries to score with a low kick but Hartanto moves his leg out of the way.
Hartanto throws a big shot that misses.
Bawler is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bawler. Hartanto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartanto can do to turn this around?
Hartanto checks a leg kick.
Hartanto misses the jab.
Hartanto throws an off balance right hand
and Bawler counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartanto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bawler.
Hartanto throws a looping overhand right but Bawler ducks down to avoid it.
Bawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartanto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bawler throws an overhand right that lands on Hartanto's shoulder, as Hartanto tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Bawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bawler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartanto tests Bawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartanto misses with a looping right.
Hartanto swings widly with a right hand
and Bawler counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bawler. Hartanto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartanto feints the counter takedown.
Bawler throws a lazy right hand but Hartanto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bawler lands with a nice body punch.
Hartanto moves away from the strike by Bawler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hartanto! But no joy.
Bawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartanto.
Hartanto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bawler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartanto misses with a left hand
and Bawler counters with an outside leg kick.
Bawler scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Bawler.
Hartanto scores with a jab to the head.
Hartanto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hartanto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bawler clobbers Hartanto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bawler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartanto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Bawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartanto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartanto moves away from the strike by Bawler. #T3#
Hartanto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartanto misses with a hook to the body
and Bawler counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bawler does it's job there.
Bawler cracks a nice hook into Hartanto's ribs.
Bawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartanto misses the shot to the body.
Bawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hartanto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hartanto misses the shot to the body.
Hartanto misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bawler.
Hartanto misses with a hook to the body
and Bawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartanto tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Hartanto throws a head kick that misses.
Bawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hartanto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartanto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartanto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hartanto missing with a left hand there. Bawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bawler missing with a left hand there. Hartanto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bawler throws a shot from downtown. Hartanto moves away and avoids it.
Hartanto feints the counter takedown.
Bawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartanto moves away.
Bawler lands with a hook. Hartanto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hartanto throws a jab but it's blocked by Bawler.
Hartanto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartanto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rinto Hartanto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartanto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lobbie Bawler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bawler, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lobbie Bawler!
Lobbie Bawler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Wedness Fight 2
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hartanto just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Hilgers dives in and scores a takedown into Hartanto's guard.
Hilgers wants to control from the top but Hartanto keeps moving.
Hilgers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hartanto keeping moving, preventing Hilgers from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hartanto is looking for a triangle but Hilgers pushes his legs off easily.
Hartanto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hilgers on the ground.#SUB2#
Hilgers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hartanto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hartanto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hartanto! #REVR##T1#
Hilgers is looking to regain half guard here but Hartanto keeps moving and retains side control.
Hilgers manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hilgers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartanto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hilgers is looking for a sweep. Hartanto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Hartanto tries to stand and escape but Hilgers is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Hartanto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hartanto trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hilgers actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartanto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like Hartanto is going to stand back up.
#T3##SUB2#
Hilgers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hilgers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hilgers looks winded!
A big left from Hartanto misses.
Hilgers slips a jab from Hartanto.
Hilgers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartanto defends it well.
Hilgers looks for a takedown but Hartanto sprawls well.
Hartanto throws a head kick that misses.
Hartanto lunges at Hilgers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hilgers's hand.
Hartanto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilgers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hilgers shoots in looking for a takedown but Hartanto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hilgers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hartanto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hartanto clobbers Hilgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Hartanto misses with a head kick.
Hartanto missing with a left hand there. Hilgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartanto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hilgers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hilgers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hartanto defends well and Hilgers ends up having to push Hartanto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hartanto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rinto Hartanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Hilgers.
Hartanto lands with a straight right. Hilgers didn't see that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartanto digs a good hook to Hilgers's body.
Hartanto lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Hartanto gets the takedown into side control.
Hartanto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hilgers some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Hartanto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Hartanto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hartanto prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinto Hartanto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hartanto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hilgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hilgers misses with a takedown attempt - Hartanto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hartanto tries to counter with a takedown but Hilgers is quick to defend against it.
Hilgers shoots in but Hartanto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hilgers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hilgers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hartanto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cooper Hilgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartanto lands with a cross.
Hilgers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartanto's waist but Hartanto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hilgers off to one side.
Rinto Hartanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Hilgers.
Hilgers is breathing heavily.
Hilgers with a poor takedown
and Hartanto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hilgers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartanto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hartanto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilgers can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hilgers being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hilgers has an active guard here but Hartanto has managed to pass into half guard.
Hartanto 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. #SUB2#
Hilgers with the active half guard here but Hartanto passes nicely into side control.
Hilgers on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Hartanto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hartanto wants to stand but Hilgers is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hartanto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hilgers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hartanto but great work by Hilgers.
Hartanto is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hilgers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hartanto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartanto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hilgers is controlling him well.#T4#
Hilgers controlling the position from side mount.
I wouldn't like to be where Hartanto is right now.
Hartanto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartanto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hilgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinto Hartanto 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#
Hilgers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartanto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hartanto connects with a right hand. Hilgers shakes it off.
Hilgers blocks a head kick by Hartanto.
No joy there for Hartanto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hilgers with a poor takedown
and Hartanto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hilgers closes the distance and clinches up with Hartanto, looking for a takedown. Hilgers pushes Hartanto against the cage but Hartanto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rinto Hartanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Hilgers.
Hartanto lands a slapping body shot.
Hartanto thuds his right hand into Hilgers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hartanto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartanto lands an overhand right.
Hilgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartanto lunges at Hilgers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hilgers's hand.
Jab from Hartanto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilgers shoots in for a double leg but Hartanto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Hartanto lands with a straight right. Hilgers didn't see that one coming.
Hartanto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hartanto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hartanto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hilgers doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Hartanto.
Hartanto lands with a cross.
Hartanto jabs Hilgers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Hartanto coming out on top.
Rinto Hartanto is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartanto scores with the left hand. Hilgers knows he should have avoided that one.
Hartanto lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartanto tests Hilgers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartanto lands with a hook. Hilgers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hilgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Hilgers takes one to the chin there.
Hilgers shoots in but Hartanto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartanto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartanto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Hartanto.
Hartanto scores with a sloppy right hand. Hilgers should have avoided that one.
Hilgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hartanto.
Hartanto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Hartanto.
Hartanto moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Hartanto scores with a jab to the body.
Hartanto scores with a hook to the body. Hilgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hilgers moves forwards but Hartanto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rinto Hartanto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck for Hilgers with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Hartanto.
A jab lands there for Hartanto.
Hartanto lands a jab to the head.
Hartanto lands a slapping body shot.
Hilgers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartanto as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Hartanto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hilgers doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
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!
Hartanto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hartanto scores with a nice head shot.
Hartanto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hilgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Hartanto finds it's way through Hilgers's defenses.
Hartanto scores with a punch to the head.
Hilgers has his takedown stuffed
and Hartanto counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Hartanto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hartanto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartanto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Hartanto scores with a takedown into Hilgers's guard.
Cooper Hilgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartanto controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rinto Hartanto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartanto 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinto Hartanto!
Our winner, Rinto Hartanto, 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:
Fight Me Fight You
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartanto.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartanto swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartanto scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Johnson forces Hartanto back against the cage and clinches.
Hartanto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartanto avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hartanto gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hartanto is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Hartanto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartanto manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartanto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartanto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartanto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Hartanto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hartanto just content to control the position.
Johnson is pushing Hartanto's head away, looking to escape. Hartanto manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson is not content to let Hartanto control the position.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Hartanto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hartanto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Hartanto scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hartanto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hartanto working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3##ES#
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Hartanto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Hartanto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Johnson throws Hartanto to one side and escapes!
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hartanto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartanto swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Hartanto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD2#
Hartanto tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartanto is controlling him.
Hartanto 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.
Hartanto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Hartanto won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Hartanto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Hartanto isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartanto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Hartanto tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartanto throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Hartanto keeps it at a distance.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Hartanto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartanto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson swings for the body but Hartanto moves out of range.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartanto circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hartanto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartanto throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartanto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A jab from Hartanto finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartanto is just out of range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartanto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rinto Hartanto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartanto circles away.
Hartanto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hartanto.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartanto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hartanto misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hartanto moves out of range.
Hartanto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hartanto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Hartanto lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Hartanto is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to buck Hartanto off.
Hartanto controls the position from side control.#T3##SUB2#
Hartanto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hartanto but great work by Johnson.
Hartanto struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hartanto tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Hartanto struggling a bit here.#T4##SU#
Johnson stands up.
Hartanto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartanto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartanto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hartanto misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartanto's brow.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hartanto is keeping busy.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hartanto tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to stand but Hartanto is controlling the position.
Hartanto is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Hartanto dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rinto Hartanto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Johnson tries to clinch #TD2#
and Hartanto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Hartanto looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hartanto wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Hartanto trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartanto wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to stand up but Hartanto has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Charlie Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartanto trying to control here.
#T1##SU#
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hartanto to get to his feet. #CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Hartanto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Hartanto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Hartanto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hartanto trying to control the pace.
Johnson is staying active underneath Hartanto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Hartanto is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Hartanto 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.#SUB2#
Hartanto is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Hartanto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartanto was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
A punch combination from Hartanto misses. #T4#
Johnson looks to clinch
and Hartanto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Hartanto is avoiding it.
Hartanto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartanto defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charlie Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hartanto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartanto throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rinto Hartanto.
I think Hartanto 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinto Hartanto!
After winning the bout, Rinto Hartanto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Charlie Johnson had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight '.
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