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Event:
MFC - 36
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1# Peramaki lands a nice shot that snaps Hageman's head back.
Hageman fails in his attempt to clinch. Peramaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Peramaki lands an overhand right.#CL# Peramaki gets a clinch. #TD# Peramaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Peramaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving. #SUB# Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Peramaki has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Hageman is posturing up here but Peramaki has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hageman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hageman has to tap! Slick submission there by Peramaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki! Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
MFC - 34
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch but Zakrzewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zakrzewski fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hageman stuffs the takedown attempt from Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Hageman gets the takedown into side control. Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Zakrzewski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hageman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zakrzewski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Hageman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakrzewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hageman misses with the ground and pound.#T1# The ground and pound from Hageman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Zakrzewski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hageman prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position. Zakrzewski wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well. Zakrzewski gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Zakrzewski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zakrzewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hageman. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Hageman content to stall in guard here. Hageman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hageman wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving. #SUB# Hageman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zakrzewski dives on top into guard.#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zakrzewski looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hageman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3# Zakrzewski trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Zakrzewski 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.#SUB# Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zakrzewski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Zakrzewski in his guard.#REVB# Hageman has control of Zakrzewski's left arm, preventing Zakrzewski from doing any damage. #T4# 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. Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hageman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hageman is breathing heavily. Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Hageman will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hageman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakrzewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A head kick from Zakrzewski lands but Hageman takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.#TD2# Zakrzewski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hageman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hageman is looking to get back to his feet here but Zakrzewski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hageman's back.#SUB2# Zakrzewski looking to break Hageman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hageman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zakrzewski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2# Zakrzewski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Zakrzewski trying to control momentarily.
Zakrzewski gets his hands free as Hageman looks to control. #T1# Zakrzewski keeps control of the position as Hageman tries to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hageman is trying to remain composed but Zakrzewski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Zakrzewski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant 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. Zakrzewski controls the action. Hageman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has got the better of the ground game so far. Hageman prevents Zakrzewski from getting a body triangle.#T3##SUB2# Zakrzewski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hageman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hageman manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Zakrzewski is now in side control. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hageman trying his best to control but Zakrzewski has mounted him. Zakrzewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hageman is looking to escape. Zakrzewski lands a big elbow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zakrzewski looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Zakrzewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# No luck for Zakrzewski with that takedown attempt. Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Zakrzewski has managed to clinch.
Hageman tries a body shot but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Hageman holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakrzewski drops back down to his feet.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman wants to take the fight to the mat but Zakrzewski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Zakrzewski tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Zakrzewski back against the cage. Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zakrzewski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zakrzewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it. Zakrzewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hageman tries to avoid it but Zakrzewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hageman to the ground. Hageman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Zakrzewski gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. Zakrzewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body. Hageman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zakrzewski to keep the fight standing.#TD# Hageman pulls guard. Hageman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Hageman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2# Zakrzewski stands up and waves to Hageman to follow him. #T2# Hageman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zakrzewski as he jumps to the side. Zakrzewski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well. Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Hageman or perhaps it was just good defense by Zakrzewski, which made it look bad. Zakrzewski shoots in looking for a takedown but Hageman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zakrzewski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zakrzewski lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman looks to clinch and Zakrzewski counters with a three punch combo that has Hageman backing up. Hageman nods at Zakrzewski to acknowledge the strikes.#T3# Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but Hageman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck for Zakrzewski with that takedown attempt. Hageman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Hageman clinches up against the cage. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Zakrzewski tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. Hageman has Zakrzewski pressed against the cage, preventing Zakrzewski from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Zakrzewski is pressed up against the cage. Hageman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zakrzewski down to the mat. Zakrzewski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hageman keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Zakrzewski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hageman is trying to defend but Zakrzewski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4# Hageman is concentrating on defense, preventing Zakrzewski from advancing position. Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hageman is working hard here to advance position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hageman is looking to control Zakrzewski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted?
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 Diego Hageman. I think Hageman 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Mercer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercer.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt#KD# and Mercer counters with a nice right hand that sends Hageman toppling to the canvas! Hageman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mercer finish him?!#ROC#Hageman is rocked! Hageman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hageman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Mercer. #KD# Mercer lands a big uppercut and Hageman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hageman looks OK. Mercer waves Hageman back to his feet! Hageman is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him? Hageman misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a huge right that knocks Hageman out cold! Mercer is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Mercer! Bobby Mercer took some time post fight to say the following; 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'. |
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Event:
MFC - 29
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hageman moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off. A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Hageman.#TD# West closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard. West trying to control from Hageman's half guard. Hageman has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. West stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman. West trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# West trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# West looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hageman! Hageman trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# West tries to advance to mount but can't. Hageman being controlled for a moment. West trying to control the position but Hageman is working away. West moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3# West trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hageman struggling a bit here.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. West looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD# West shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hageman keeping hold of West's head, controlling as best he can. #T4# West wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it. Hageman has his hands clasped together around West's back. He's all about the action. Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hageman gets full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan West dominated that round. That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD# Hageman tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard. West tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it. West controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. West is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. West stalling away here and it's allowed Hageman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Hageman keeping full guard, as West tries to pass. West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around?#T1# Hageman controlling the position. West 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. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hageman wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance. West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hageman circles away. Hageman wants to counter with a clinch but West pushes him away. Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan West. That's going to take a lot out of him. West slips a jab and a cross from Hageman.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Alan West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD# West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hageman sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hageman is staying active underneath West, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2# Hageman manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# West has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hageman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! West is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hageman pulls down on the head and he's put West to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
MFC - 25
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1# Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side. Zakrzewski tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
#TD# Hageman shoots in and bounces Zakrzewski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hageman with a flurry of punches that miss. Zakrzewski being controlled here, momentarily. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zakrzewski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Zakrzewski is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Hageman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Zakrzewski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Zakrzewski trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Zakrzewski wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.#SUB# Hageman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zakrzewski 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 Hageman.#SUB2# Zakrzewski tries for a kimura but Hageman is defending well. #T2# Both fighters take a look at the clock. Zakrzewski wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. Hageman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. #SUB2# Zakrzewski is working for a submission of some sort.
Zakrzewski is taking a breather. Hageman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hageman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zakrzewski is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Zakrzewski fails in his attempt to clinch. Hageman keeps the fight on the outside. Zakrzewski thows a body kick. Hageman tries to catch it but that hurt him. Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zakrzewski looks winded! Hageman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakrzewski avoids it really well and circles away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Zakrzewski gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krzysztof Zakrzewski will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Zakrzewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hageman circles away.
Zakrzewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hageman is fending him off so far but Zakrzewski persists. Nope, Hageman circles away and we're back to standing.#CL# Hageman clinches with his opponent.
Hageman struggles to land a body shot inside as Zakrzewski controls his hands.
Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zakrzewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD# Hageman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman cracks Zakrzewski with a solid left hand. Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hageman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zakrzewski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1# Zakrzewski trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zakrzewski won't allow Hageman to sweep him here. Zakrzewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Hageman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily. Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hageman is looking to sweep but instead, Zakrzewski has passed into half guard.
#T3# Zakrzewski tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it. #SU2# Zakrzewski stands up out of the half guard. A head kick misses from Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.#CL# Hageman has managed to clinch.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Hageman pulls Zakrzewski into guard.
#T4# Zakrzewski trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Zakrzewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. Hageman has control of Zakrzewski's left arm, preventing Zakrzewski from doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zakrzewski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Horrible takedown attempt by Zakrzewski or perhaps it was just good defense by Hageman, which made it look bad. Zakrzewski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hageman's waist but Hageman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zakrzewski off to one side. Zakrzewski fails to land the takedown. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.#CL# Hageman rushes Zakrzewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zakrzewski stops a takedown attempt from Hageman.
Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrzewski can do to turn this around? Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakrzewski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hageman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hageman tries to score a body lock takedown but Zakrzewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hageman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards. #T1# Zakrzewski gets underhooks to prevent Hageman's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Hageman.
Zakrzewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks. #TD# Hageman drags the fight down to the ground.
Zakrzewski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hageman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully. Zakrzewski throws an elbow that misses. Hageman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zakrzewski's guard. Nice move by Hageman!#REVR##T2# Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zakrzewski working a defensive guard here.
Hageman advances position into side control! Zakrzewski is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Hageman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zakrzewski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hageman but great work by Zakrzewski.#T3# Hageman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. #SUB2# Zakrzewski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hageman.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hageman pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage. Zakrzewski postures up in Hageman's guard and throws a big left but Hageman blocks it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hageman is controlling Zakrzewski's posture. Zakrzewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hageman 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Kanaani works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Kanaani gets in close and tags Hageman with a short punch that almost sends Hageman to the mat! Oh Hageman is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kanaani, trying to create some distance but Kanaani rushes him, striking wildly and Hageman goes down! The referee tackles Kanaani into the cage to end the fight! Kanaani is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Kanaani! During a confident post fight interview, Mehdi Kanaani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Peramaki.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman shoots and misses and Peramaki counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Peramaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Peramaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#KD# Peramaki catches Hageman napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hageman to the canvas!
#ROC#Hageman is rocked! Peramaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Peramaki sitting in guard here, content to control. Hageman is still in real trouble! Can Peramaki finish him? Peramaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hageman seems to have recovered his senses. Hageman is being controlled here. #SUB# Peramaki has an Americana. Hageman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Peramaki is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Peramaki hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kimmo Peramaki! Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
MFC-16
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Hageman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zakrzewski's half guard.#SUB2# Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to full guard. Zakrzewski regains full guard. Nicely done. Zakrzewski wants to sweep but no luck. Hageman wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving. Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now. Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman throwing strikes from guard but Zakrzewski blocks nicely. Hageman content to stall in guard here. #T1# Hageman throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zakrzewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hageman controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zakrzewski working a defensive guard here.
Hageman looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Hageman. #T2# Hageman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Zakrzewski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hageman punching from mount but Zakrzewski doing a good job of avoiding damage. Zakrzewski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Hageman looking for a guillotine from mount but Zakrzewski is having none of it. Hageman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zakrzewski hang on?#SUB2# Hageman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zakrzewski is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hageman holds on and takes a little breather. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hageman is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2# Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Zakrzewski has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though. Zakrzewski is breathing heavily. Hageman sitting in guard, not really doing much. Hageman won't allow Zakrzewski to sweep him here. #SUB2# Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hageman as he avoids it easily. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Zakrzewski enables Hageman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zakrzewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hageman postures up in Zakrzewski's guard and throws a big left but Zakrzewski blocks it. Hageman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Zakrzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman postures up in Zakrzewski's guard and throws a big left but Zakrzewski blocks it. Hageman passes Zakrzewski's left leg - he's now in half guard. Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hageman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hageman stalling. Zakrzewski punching from the bottom.
Hageman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hageman trying to control the action but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom. Zakrzewski tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hageman trying to control the action but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zakrzewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. Hageman controlling the pace. #T3# Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but Hageman is controlling well.
#SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well. Zakrzewski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.
#SUB2# Hageman is working for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Hageman is working for an americana but Zakrzewski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hageman was thinking about the submission. Hageman throwing strikes but missing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Hageman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski circles away. Zakrzewski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Zakrzewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Zakrzewski scores with a four punch combination! Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hageman darts in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski gets double underhooks and turns Hageman into the cage. Zakrzewski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Zakrzewski tries to clinch but Hageman moves out of range. Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakrzewski stuffs the takedown. Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman. Hageman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Zakrzewski counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zakrzewski tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Zakrzewski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zakrzewski showed some decent athleticism there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zakrzewski tries to stand and escape but Hageman is controlling the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Hageman tries to get to full guard but Zakrzewski has control of the leg. #SUB# Zakrzewski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hageman defends it well. Hageman trying to control here.
Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Zakrzewski sits in half guard. #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. Zakrzewski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hageman defending well though. Zakrzewski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Zakrzewski shoots in and drives through. Hageman sprawls well. Zakrzewski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hageman misses with a takedown attempt - Zakrzewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Zakrzewski is looking to clinch but Hageman is avoiding it.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch.#T3# Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hageman but Hageman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Hageman clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Hageman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hageman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully. Zakrzewski is really struggling to control Hageman but he's trying to hold on to the position. Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Zakrzewski throws a strike but Hageman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zakrzewski wants to stand and escape but Hageman is having none of it. Hageman tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakrzewski is retaining full guard. Zakrzewski controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself. Hageman is standing up over Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski looks to escape but Hageman dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zakrzewski regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Krzysztof Zakrzewski showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hageman 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
MFC- 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Kanaani and sends Hageman crashing to the mat! Kanaani follows him down to the mat - Hageman regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Hageman is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kanaani sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Hageman! Oh, Hageman is in big trouble! Kanaani lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mehdi Kanaani! After winning the bout, Mehdi Kanaani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MFC- 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Lee clinches up against the cage. Hageman misses with some punches.
Hageman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hageman fails with a takedown attempt. Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman. Lee is looking to clinch but Hageman is avoiding it.
Hageman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hageman off to one side. Hageman shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Lee moves into the clinch. Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Hageman tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Lee manages to pull guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hageman is controlling him. #T1##SUB# Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily. Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard.#REVR# Hageman looks winded! Hageman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hageman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lee controlling from the top position. Lee wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3# Lee is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer. Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. #T4# 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. Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Lee is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Lee dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL# Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Lee has Hageman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hageman tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into Hageman's guard. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee wants to control for a moment but Hageman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hageman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# Lee controlling the pace. Lee trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. Mo Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lee wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lee stalling away here and it's allowed Hageman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Hageman keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. Lee wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mo Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lee moves in looking to clinch but Hageman pushes him off. Hageman tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Hageman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hageman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lee moves in looking to clinch but Hageman pushes him off. Nice sprawl there from Lee as Hageman shoots in. Hageman is breathing heavily.#CL# Lee forces Hageman back against the cage and clinches.#T3# Lee is trying to pull guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hageman after a bit of a struggle. #BC# Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Lee closes the distance and clinches. Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hageman is keeping busy. Lee trying to stall but Hageman improves his position.
#BC# Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL# Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hageman prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around?#TD# Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Lee dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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# Hageman tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Hageman backing up. Hageman nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2# Hageman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Lee looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hageman is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position. Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hageman throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Lee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hageman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Lee lands a shot to the body.#T1##TD# Lee pulls guard successfully.
Hageman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hageman tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. Lee wants to get back to his feet but Hageman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard. Lee wants to get back to his feet. Lee works his way to full guard. Good work. Lee keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Lee trying to control the position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. Hageman advances to half guard. Lee trying to control but Hageman postures up.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hageman wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. Mo Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
#REVR# Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lee trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lee tries to clinch but Hageman moves out of range. Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Lee forces Hageman back against the cage and clinches. Hageman prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hageman can't get the takedown.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hageman just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Mo Lee showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lee 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Lee! |
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Event:
MFC-12
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanaani counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kanaani scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Kanaani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hageman but Hageman pushes him off and we're back to square one. As Kanaani tries to get set, Hageman tries to push him back and clinch up but Kanaani manages to avoid the attempt. Hageman looks for a takedown but Kanaani sprawls well. Nice shot lands for Kanaani. Hageman with a poor takedown #KD2# and Kanaani counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hageman off his feet! Kanaani dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Hageman is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman regains half guard, as Kanaani was trying to land strikes. Oh Hageman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kanaani with the ground and pound but Hageman uses the opportunity to regain guard. Hageman seems to have got his legs back now. Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses. Kanaani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but Hageman blocks nicely. Hageman is breathing heavily. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kanaani trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Kanaani working some strikes from top position. Kanaani is in close to Hageman's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hageman has momentary wrist control but Kanaani slips an elbow through the middle. Kanaani distracts Hageman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# Kanaani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hageman's head. Kanaani scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kanaani's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hageman has momentary wrist control but Kanaani slips an elbow through the middle. Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kanaani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Kanaani lands a couple of elbows. Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses. Kanaani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kanaani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Hageman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A nice leg kick from Kanaani, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanaani lands with a hook. Hageman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Are you kidding me?! Kanaani ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hageman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani! Mehdi Kanaani thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MFC-10
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Peramaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peramaki.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Peramaki works Hageman's body with a nice hook. Peramaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hageman wants to clinch up but Peramaki keeps it at a distance. Peramaki is looking to counter punch. Hageman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hageman there as he acknowledges the shot. Peramaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Peramaki jabs at Hageman's body. Peramaki lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Hageman goes down and covers up as Peramaki starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Peramaki! Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
MFC-7
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1# Zakrzewski dives in and grabs Hageman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hageman pushes down on Zakrzewski's head and hops out. Hageman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zakrzewski. #CL# Hageman closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Hageman drags the fight down to the ground.
Zakrzewski wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully. Hageman has Zakrzewski pulled in close to control his posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully. #T1# Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakrzewski is one step ahead there. Hageman is wriggling around but Zakrzewski manages to pass to half guard.
Zakrzewski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hageman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Zakrzewski is working for a kimura here but Hageman manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski has momentary wrist control but Hageman slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Zakrzewski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hageman has passed into side control.
Hageman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zakrzewski some visible discomfort.
Hageman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zakrzewski! Hageman looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hageman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position but Hageman isn't that keen on the idea. Zakrzewski tries to hold on but Hageman postures up.#T3##SUB# Hageman is working for a guillotine from mount but Zakrzewski frees his head quite easily.
Hageman landing strikes from the mount. Hageman looking to finish Zakrzewski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zakrzewski! Hageman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hageman 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.#SUB# Hageman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hageman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
MFC-5
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman fails with the takedown. Hayden looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Hageman drives through with a takedown into guard. Hageman pushing down on Hayden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hageman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Hageman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hayden is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
MFC-4
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman moves in looking to clinch but Peramaki pushes him off.#TD2# Peramaki gets caught flat footed, as Hageman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Peramaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hageman 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. #SUB# Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted. We've been hearing good reports from Peramaki'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. Hageman looking to pass the guard. Peramaki tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB# Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hageman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Peramaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hageman. #SUB2# Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peramaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Peramaki in his guard.#REVR##SUB# Peramaki has gone for a leg lock! Hageman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peramaki's guard.#REVB##T1# Peramaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hageman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Peramaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hageman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peramaki's body to avoid the submission. Peramaki has instead reached around Hageman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peramaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimmo Peramaki! Kimmo Peramaki is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
MFC-2
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Hageman moves into range and clinches up with Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD# Hageman decides to pull guard. Hageman has Zakrzewski pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB# Zakrzewski looking to improve position, pressing down on Hageman's thigh with his hand. Hageman seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Zakrzewski paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Zakrzewski's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hageman picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
MFC
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peramaki as he avoids it easily. Peramaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman fails with a takedown attempt. Hageman shoots in for a takedown but Peramaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kimmo Peramaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman.#KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Peramaki and sends Hageman crashing to the mat! Peramaki follows him down to the mat - Hageman regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Hageman is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Peramaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Peramaki thows a huge punch but Hageman dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Peramaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hageman is just riding it out for now. Peramaki eventually gives up the hold. Peramaki sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1# Peramaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Peramaki'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. Peramaki is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it. Hageman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've been hearing good reports from Peramaki'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.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Peramaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hageman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peramaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Peramaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hageman is just riding it out for now. Peramaki eventually gives up the hold. Peramaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peramaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Peramaki moves into full mount! Hageman won't be happy about that! #T3# Peramaki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Peramaki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Peramaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hageman has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Hageman looks winded!#SUB# Peramaki is working for a rear naked choke. Hageman is not defending it well and Peramaki has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hageman refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hageman's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kimmo Peramaki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Hageman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bitok did well to prevent Hageman getting side control.#SUB2# Hageman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bitok sees it coming and defends easily. Bitok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hageman stalling. Hageman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Hageman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Bitok defends the submission attempt.#T1# Hageman controlling the pace. #SUB2# Hageman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hageman is looking to stall here but Bitok recovers full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hageman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bitok looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hageman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bitok has momentary wrist control but Hageman slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bitok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Bitok in his guard.#REVR# Hageman 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# Hageman seems keen to control Bitok's posture.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bitok trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Bitok from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Hageman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bitok pinned against the cage. Bitok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. It appears Bitok was looking to counter with a kick there. Hageman fails with a takedown attempt. Bitok tries to counter with a takedown but Hageman is quick to defend against it. Hageman misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Bitok counters with a takedown into side control. Kulata Bitok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman. Bitok throwing shots but missing, from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bitok throws an elbow but Hageman slips to the side and avoids it well. Hageman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hageman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Hageman is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# Bitok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Hageman controls the position for a moment. Bitok is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2# Hageman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bitok did well to prevent Hageman getting side control.#SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hageman is thwarting Bitok's attempts to control the position. Hageman content to control rather than advance. Bitok trying to control from the bottom.
#T3# Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Bitok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Bitok is defending against the submission attempts here by Hageman.
#SUB2# Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bitok trying to control but Hageman postures up.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Hageman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bitok could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hageman has cracked it and Bitok is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hageman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2024 |
#R1# Hageman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice sprawl there from Arima as Hageman shoots in. Hageman tries for a takedown but Arima circles away easily and Arima counters with a left and a right that stings Hageman. Deimos Arima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman.#CL# Arima clinches up with Hageman and pushes him back against the cage. Arima pushes Hageman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Arima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD# Arima jumps guard.
#SUB# Arima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman wants to control from the top but Arima keeps moving. #SUB# Arima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Arima has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though. Hageman controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB# Arima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Arima keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. #SUB# Hageman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Arima to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hageman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Arima pulls down on the head and he's put Hageman to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deimos Arima! A victorious Deimos Arima 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:
SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 29 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. The fight stays on the outside here - Aharon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Aharon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. The fight stays on the outside here - Aharon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hageman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aharon but Aharon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Hageman closes the distance and pushes Aharon back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aharon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aharon tries to clinch up but Hageman circles away and keeps his distance. Hageman goes for a double leg but Aharon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aharon continues to drive forward. Aharon feints the counter takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aharon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1# Aharon has Hageman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hageman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Hageman gets control of Aharon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hageman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully. Aharon stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman. Hageman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Aharon Hageman trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom. Aharon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2# Hageman is really struggling to control Aharon but he's trying to hold on to the position. Aharon is pulling down on Hageman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hageman, at least for the moment. Hageman wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. Aharon has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position. Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Aharon#T3# Aharon looking to pass the guard. Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aharon looking to pass the guard. We've been informed that Aharon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Hageman wants to sweep here but Aharon controlling him for the moment. #T4# Aharon's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hageman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Aharon looking to pass the guard. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully. Aharon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5# Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman looking to control.
Hageman is breathing heavily. Aharon controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Aharon pushes down on Hageman's leg and manages to get into half guard. Aharon is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hageman trying to hold on to Aharon's head to control him but Aharon postures up.
#T6# Aharon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Aharon controlling the action here. Aharon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Aharon Aharon wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #T7# The referee asks Aharon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aharon prefers to stall for the moment though. Aharon advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (2) vs (7) Aharon Aharon wants to control but Hageman has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Hageman is in trouble now - Aharon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (10) Aharon#T8##SUB2# Hageman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Aharon. Aharon wants to control but Hageman has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Aharon sitting and controlling from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aharon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9# Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Aharon is controlling the pace.
Hageman won't allow Aharon to pass to mount. Aharon trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. #T10# Aharon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hageman is in trouble now - Aharon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (13) Aharon Aharon controlling from the full mount. More stalling from Aharon. Hageman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11# Aharon looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Aharon takes Hageman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hageman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (2) vs (16) Aharon Well, with Aharon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hageman is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Aharon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12# Let's hope that Aharon 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. Aharon wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13# Aharon trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2# Hageman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Aharon gets his way!
Aharon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hageman.#SUB2# Aharon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hageman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T14##SUB2# Aharon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Aharon tightening his grip on Hageman, looking for the choke. Aharon trying to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Aharon wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 28 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Typus Typhoon! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Typhoon gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. Typhoon gets underhooks to prevent Hageman's takedown attempt.
Hageman is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hageman prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Hageman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hageman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Typhoon trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Typhoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Typhoon trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #T1# Typhoon preventing the sweep. Hageman trying to control the position here. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Typhoon from controlling successfully. Typhoon stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T2# Typhoon trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Typhoon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hageman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Hageman being controlled here, momentarily. Typhoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Typhoon won't allow Hageman to sweep him here. #SUB2# Typhoon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Typhoon wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T4# Typhoon stands and throws Hageman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (3) Typhoon#SUB2# Typhoon is working to tighten his grip on Hageman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hageman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Typhoon is really squeezing tight and eventually Hageman passes out! Typhoon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Typus Typhoon! |
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Dunn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 28 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Dunn tries to clinch up. Hageman tries to counter with a clinch but Dunn shakes him off and moves away. Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Hageman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dunn napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dunn (0) vs (4) Hageman Dunn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hageman trying to control from half guard but Dunn is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dunn is looking to control Hageman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunn avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunn has managed to free his arm - good work. Hageman slows the pace down in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunn is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold. #T1# Hageman is looking to stall here but Dunn recovers full guard. #SUB2# Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Dunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dunn (2) vs (4) Hageman Dunn advances to half guard. Hageman is not content to let Dunn control the position.#T2# Dunn wants to pass to mount but Hageman is defending the position. Dunn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dunn (5) vs (4) Hageman#SUB# Dunn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hageman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hageman and Dunn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hageman is not content to let Dunn control the position. #T3# Hageman can't do much from the bottom here. Dunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dunn advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dunn (7) vs (4) Hageman#T4# Dunn trying to control but Hageman is having none of it. Dunn is really struggling to control Hageman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Dunn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hageman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hageman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dunn (7) vs (6) Hageman#SUB# Dunn has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.#T5# Dunn working a defensive guard but Hageman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dunn (7) vs (9) Hageman#SUB2# Dunn wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Hageman seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dunn is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 27 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Giljegiljaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw Well, if Giljegiljaw is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Giljegiljaw slows the pace down in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Hageman wants to control but Giljegiljaw is keeping busy.
Giljegiljaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2# Let's hope that Giljegiljaw 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Giljegiljaw uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Giljegiljaw Giljegiljaw seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
Giljegiljaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Giljegiljaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4# Giljegiljaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5# Giljegiljaw wants to take Hageman's back but he can't do it this time. Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
Giljegiljaw controlling from the full mount. #T6# Hageman tries to hold on but Giljegiljaw postures up. Giljegiljaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Giljegiljaw controlling the pace for now. #T7# Hageman is trying to reverse the position but instead Giljegiljaw has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (0) vs (8) Giljegiljaw Hageman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Giljegiljaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8# It looks like Giljegiljaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9##SUB2# Hageman fending off the submission attempt from Giljegiljaw. #T10# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Giljegiljaw.#T11# Hageman just trying to survive but Giljegiljaw is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Hageman tries to escape but Giljegiljaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2# Giljegiljaw is cranking Hageman's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hageman! He's tightened the choke and Hageman is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiroki Giljegiljaw! |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 26 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hageman. Brees drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well.#CL# Hageman closes the distance and pushes Brees back into the cage. Brees fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brees gets underhooks to prevent Hageman's takedown attempt.
#TD2# Brees has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hageman regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Brees Hageman controls Brees momentarily but Brees frees himself. Brees sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brees wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Brees engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Hageman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hageman, not yet. Brees sitting in guard, not really doing much. Brees passes Hageman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Brees is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Brees is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hageman sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Brees is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2# Brees wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hageman wants to improve his position but Brees is controlling well.
Brees content to control rather than advance. #SUB2# Brees is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
Brees is taking a breather. Hageman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3# It looks like Brees might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Brees is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Brees wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brees passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Brees#T4# Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Brees's attempts to control the action. #SUB2# Brees goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Brees#SUB2# Hageman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brees has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hageman is looking to defend but Brees has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hageman! Brees pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hageman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Brees! |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 25 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Mondiou goes for a double leg but Hageman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hageman continues to drive forward. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Hageman clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Mondiou pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily.#SUB2# Mondiou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondiou 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondiou is retaining full guard. Hageman wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #SUB# Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hageman won't allow Mondiou to sweep him here. #T1# Mondiou trying to control the position.
Mondiou looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hageman wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #SUB2# Mondiou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hageman defends well.#SUB# Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mondiou keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Hageman preventing the sweep. #T2# Mondiou controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Mondiou is looking for a triangle but Hageman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Mondiou pushes a forearm under Hageman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hageman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeannot Mondiou! |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 24 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Nice takedown defense from Mesquita. No joy for Hageman on that attempt. Hageman fails to land the takedown. Mesquita fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD# Hageman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mesquita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hageman is in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Mesquita Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mesquita wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hageman is now in half guard. #SUB# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mesquita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. Mesquita controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura here.
#T1# Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg. Mesquita trying to hold on to Hageman's head to control him but Hageman postures up.
#SUB2# Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Hageman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mesquita sees it coming and defends easily. Mesquita gets full guard.#SUB2# Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mesquita is tightening it up a little... Hageman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hageman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hageman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ian Mesquita! |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 23 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Hageman gets tackled into the cage by Miyao. Miyao maintains the clinch. Hageman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miyao to keep the fight standing. Miyao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hageman just stands there and leans against the cage. Hageman has Miyao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Hageman drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Miyao stalling away here and it's allowed Hageman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Miyao passes into half guard. Miyao is figuring out what he wants to do next. Miyao trying to mount his opponent but Hageman defends it. Miyao passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (3) vs (0) Hageman#T2# Hageman is trying desperately to improve position. Hageman tries to hold on but Miyao postures up. Hageman has given up his back. Will we see Miyao going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (6) vs (0) Hageman Miyao is controlling the position but Hageman somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T3# Miyao wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hageman is not content to let Miyao control the position. Hageman trying to control from the bottom.
Miyao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (9) vs (0) Hageman#T4# Miyao prevents Hageman from getting the reversal. Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Miyao wants to take his opponent's back but Hageman doesn't allow it. Miyao wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely. Hageman is controlling an arm, preventing Miyao from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hageman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (12) vs (0) Hageman#SUB# Hageman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Hageman fending off the submission attempt from Miyao. Hageman trying to control the position but Miyao manages to sink in the hooks. #T6# Miyao struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB# Miyao has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hageman is defending well but eventually Miyao manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hageman has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao! During a confident post fight interview, Joao Miyao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 22 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Yoshida gets a clinch. Yoshida goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Yoshida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hageman is trying to keep an underhook but Yoshida manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Yoshida Hageman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though. Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it. #SUB2# Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Yoshida is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1# Hageman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Hageman tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control. Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control. Yoshida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Yoshida Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hageman is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.#T2# Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it. #SUB2# Yoshida goes for an armbar but Hageman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hageman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Yoshida#SUB2# Yoshida has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though. Yoshida wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment. Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3# Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (7) Yoshida Hageman is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
Yoshida trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Yoshida Yoshida trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2# Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving. Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Hageman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (9) Yoshida#T5# Yoshida wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Hageman being controlled here, momentarily. Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6# Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Hageman working a defensive guard here.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman. Yoshida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard. #T7##SUB2# Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida. Yoshida wants to advance to full mount but Hageman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB# Hageman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshida defends well. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #T8# Hageman pulls Yoshida in close to prevent any damage. Yoshida sitting in guard here, content to control. Yoshida wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T9# Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Yoshida is looking to pass into half guard but Hageman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hageman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (9) Yoshida Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida. Hageman wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving. Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10# Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshida looks winded!#SUB# Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Yoshida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (11) Yoshida Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11# Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (6) vs (14) Yoshida Yoshida tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs. #SUB2# Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12##SUB2# Yoshida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Yoshida wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. Hageman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yoshida is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (6) vs (16) Yoshida Yoshida tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. #T13# Yoshida fails to move to back control. Yoshida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hageman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it. Hageman wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.#T14# Hageman stops Yoshida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Hageman wants to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it. Hageman has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Yoshida's lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight! Yoshida wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 27 losses; Matt Spanks! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Hageman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Spanks Hageman is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Spanks wants to get back to full guard. Hageman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Spanks trying to control here.
#SUB# Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanks is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold. Spanks is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB# Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Hageman.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Spanks has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position. Hageman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hageman preventing the sweep. #T2# Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hageman controls from within his opponent's guard. Spanks managing to control the position. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spanks trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB# Hageman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spanks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Spanks Spanks wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position. Spanks is looking to advance position but Hageman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (6) vs (2) Spanks Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB# Hageman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4# Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Spanks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spanks is tightening it up a little... Hageman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hageman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hageman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Spanks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Spanks! |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tobias Bergman! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Bergman closes the distance and clinches up with Hageman, looking for a takedown. Bergman pushes Hageman against the cage but Hageman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Hageman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bergman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Bergman#SUB2# Bergman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bergman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Bergman is looking for a triangle but Hageman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Bergman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hageman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bergman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Bergman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well. Hageman trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2# Bergman working for submissions but it's allowed Hageman to get to half guard.
Bergman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Hageman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bergman sees it coming and defends easily. Bergman is trying to control but can't.
Bergman gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Bergman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hageman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hageman wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving. #SUB2# Bergman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hageman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bergman has tightened it up now! Hageman 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 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Bergman! |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Belmiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belmiro showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Belmiro Belmiro is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now. #SUB2# Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Belmiro is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Belmiro 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.#T1# Belmiro is taking a breather. Hageman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Belmiro is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it. Hageman is controlling Belmiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2# Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage. Belmiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB2# Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belmiro in particular looking to stall. Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. Belmiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Belmiro wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2# Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hageman sees it coming and defends easily. Hageman is staying active underneath Belmiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Belmiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Belmiro moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Belmiro Belmiro tries to advance to mount but Hageman denies him. #SUB2# Belmiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hageman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belmiro but great work by Hageman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (4) vs (5) Belmiro#T4# Belmiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Belmiro is not content to let Hageman control the position. Belmiro moves into full guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment. Hageman postures up.
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.#T5# Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Hageman is sitting in close to Belmiro's body. Belmiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hageman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hageman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Belmiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Gordon Plant! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Plant pushes Hageman up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Hageman pulls Plant into guard.
Plant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Plant advances to half guard. Plant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (3) Plant Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
Plant wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Plant looking for a guillotine from mount but Hageman is having none of it. Plant controlling the pace for now. Plant wants to take his opponent's back but Hageman doesn't allow it. #T1# Plant controlling his opponent. #SUB2# Plant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action. Plant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Plant trying to control but Hageman is having none of it. Plant mounts Hageman! Really nice guard pass there! Plant tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. Plant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3# Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
#SUB2# Plant wants to finish this one by submission but Hageman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Plant. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Plant looking to control and managing it successfully. Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hageman tries to reverse the position but Plant maintains control. Plant wants to control but Hageman has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Plant works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (6) Plant#T4# Plant is trying to control here but Hageman has managed to regain half guard.
Hageman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Plant trying to mount his opponent but Hageman defends it. Hageman wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T5# Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Plant passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (9) Plant Plant trying to control but Hageman is having none of it. Plant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Plant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6# Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action. Hageman tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Plant controlling from the full mount. Plant tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. Hageman tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7# Hageman is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Plant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Plant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hageman is looking to escape. Plant wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Plant looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8##SUB2# Plant goes for an armbar but Hageman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hageman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (9) Plant Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Plant controlling the position. Plant looking to control.
Plant working a defensive guard but Hageman passes into half guard.
#SUB# Hageman wants to work for an arm triangle but Plant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura here.
Plant trying to control here.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (11) Plant Plant trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Plant looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB2# Plant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plant controls the pace. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. Plant passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (14) Plant Plant advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (2) vs (16) Plant#T11# Hageman prevents Plant from taking his back. Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action. Plant takes Hageman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hageman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (2) vs (19) Plant#SUB2# Plant looking to break Hageman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hageman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Plant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2# Plant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hageman is defending well though. Plant let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2# Plant working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T12##SUB2# Hageman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Plant biding his time, controlling Hageman. #SUB2# Hageman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Plant is trying to control but Hageman is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T13# Plant wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2# Plant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Plant looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2# Plant looking for a guillotine from mount but Hageman is having none of it. Hageman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14# Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
#SUB2# Plant working for a guillotine from mount but Hageman is in no mood to give up. Plant prevents Hageman from getting the reversal. Plant fails to advance to Hageman's back. Plant tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. Hageman is desperately trying to improve his position but Plant has a good base and remains in mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Plant moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hageman has worked his arm free - good work by Hageman!
And that's the end of the fight! Plant wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Saunders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (0) Hageman#SUB2# Saunders goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Hageman does a handstand and catches Saunders in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Hageman on top - Saunders is already out from the submission! Hageman gives Saunders's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 23 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Hageman gets a clinch. Spanks tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Hageman manages to pull guard.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Hageman Hageman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hageman looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Spanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Hageman The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Hageman is controlling Spanks's posture. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hageman wants to sweep here but Spanks controlling him for the moment. Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Spanks is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Spanks is working hard here to advance position. Spanks stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T2# Spanks is looking to advance position but Hageman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (6) Hageman#SUB2# Hageman looking for a guillotine from mount but Spanks is having none of it. Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Spanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hageman trying to control but Spanks is having none of it. Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2# Hageman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hageman but it's paid off an Spanks is forced to tap! Nice work by Hageman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Hageman tries for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL# Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches. Gro Ulfimph is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hageman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gro Ulfimph is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gro Ulfimph is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gro Ulfimph tries for a takedown but Hageman manages to get underhooks.
Hageman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gro Ulfimph prevents it.
Gro Ulfimph drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hageman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD# Gro Ulfimph tightens his grip and picks Hageman up, before dumping him to the ground. Hageman manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (0) Hageman Gro Ulfimph controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. Gro Ulfimph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hageman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Gro Ulfimph sitting in guard here, content to control. Gro Ulfimph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. #T2# Hageman keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. Gro Ulfimph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. #T3# Gro Ulfimph pushing down on Hageman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gro Ulfimph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hageman controlling the position well. #T4# Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hageman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Gro Ulfimph is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gro Ulfimph continues to stall.#T5# Hageman is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.#SUB# Gro Ulfimph looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gro Ulfimph wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6##SUB# Gro Ulfimph seems to be looking for submissions.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom. Hageman is controlling Gro Ulfimph's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB# Gro Ulfimph is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7# Gro Ulfimph content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Gro Ulfimph is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph stalling. #T8# Gro Ulfimph has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9# Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hageman is looking to control Gro Ulfimph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted? Gro Ulfimph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hageman trying to control from the bottom.
#T10# Gro Ulfimph performing his best blanket impression for a moment. More hug and hope from Gro Ulfimph.#T11# This is a sustained period of stalling by Gro Ulfimph.#SUB# Gro Ulfimph looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Gro Ulfimph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hageman has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12# Gro Ulfimph is figuring out what he wants to do next. Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it. #T13# Gro Ulfimph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hageman is looking for a sweep. Gro Ulfimph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14# Gro Ulfimph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB# Gro Ulfimph is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hageman is just riding it out for now. Gro Ulfimph eventually gives up the hold. Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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:
SSG 178 Berendas vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 17 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Justa Nutz! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Nutz moves into the clinch. Hageman is trying to pull guard but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Nutz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Nutz Nutz wants to pass to mount but Hageman is defending the position. Nutz uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Nutz Nutz looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Nutz content just to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman can't escape the position.
Nutz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Nutz controlling the pace for now. Hageman wants to control but Nutz is having none of it. Nutz tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2# Nutz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hageman is now in Nutz's guard. A big mistake from Nutz there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Nutz Nutz has Hageman pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2# Nutz has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though. Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hageman wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hageman controls the pace. Hageman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Nutz trying to control the position.
Hageman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nutz is trying to keep Hageman in close.
Hageman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hageman won't allow Nutz to sweep him here. #SUB2# Nutz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hageman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hageman trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom. #T4# Nutz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (7) Nutz Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Hageman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Nutz 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. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T5# Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Nutz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Nutz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (10) Nutz Nutz looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6# Nutz avoids the attempt from Hageman to control. Nutz tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. Hageman tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Nutz wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely. Hageman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7# Nutz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Nutz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (13) Nutz You can see the frustration on Hageman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hageman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8# Hageman prevents Nutz from improving position. Hageman is looking for a sweep. Nutz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hageman's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2# Nutz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nutz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! A lull in the action here. Nutz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hageman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (2) vs (15) Nutz#T9# Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Nutz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hageman is looking to escape. #T10# Nutz controlling his opponent. Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action. Nutz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. More stalling from Nutz.#T11# Let's hope that Nutz 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# Nutz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hageman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hageman and Nutz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The referee asks Nutz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nutz prefers to stall for the moment though. Hageman is not content to let Nutz control the position. #T12# Hageman struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Nutz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hageman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Nutz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hageman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nutz's guard! Nice work there by Hageman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (15) Nutz#T13# Nutz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (17) Nutz Nutz stays in close to Hageman's body and controls the position. #SUB# Nutz lying in Hageman's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hageman decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Nutz taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Hageman! In defeat, Justa Nutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kylar Sensei! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Sensei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hageman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hageman's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Sensei The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sensei wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Sensei advances to half guard. #SUB2# Sensei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hageman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Sensei looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hageman is staying active underneath Sensei, who seems content to just control the action from this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Sensei is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sensei to get the leverage. #SUB2# Sensei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sensei is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now. #T1# Hageman tries to get to full guard but Sensei has control of the leg. Hageman is doing well to control the position and prevent Sensei from advancing to side control. Sensei wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it. Sensei sitting and controlling from the half guard. Sensei passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Sensei#SUB2# Sensei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2# Sensei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sensei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Hageman wants to control but Sensei postures up.#SUB2# Sensei is trying to get an arm triangle but Hageman is defending well. #SUB2# Sensei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hageman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hageman tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (0) vs (7) Sensei#T3##SUB2# Sensei goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (7) Sensei Hageman won't allow Sensei to sweep him here. #SUB2# Sensei isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hageman stacks Sensei 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 Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (7) Sensei Hageman advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (7) vs (7) Sensei Sensei is trying to escape the mount.
#T4##SUB# Hageman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sensei manages to avoid the submission attempt. Sensei tries to improve position but can't. #SUB# Hageman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Sensei is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Hageman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hageman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sensei tries to improve position but can't. #SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sensei has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5# Sensei manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hageman's best efforts. Sensei trying to control here.
Hageman prevents Sensei from improving his position. Sensei works his way to full guard. Good work. Sensei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (9) Sensei Sensei being controlled here momentarily. Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard. Sensei is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Sensei has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6##SUB2# Sensei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sensei wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hageman is staying active underneath Sensei, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Sensei is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Sensei wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sensei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Sensei wants to pass to mount but Hageman is defending the position. #T7# Sensei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Sensei is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hageman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Sensei trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (9) Sensei Sensei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. Hageman pushes down on Sensei's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8##SUB# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sensei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. Sensei gets back to full guard.
Sensei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hageman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hageman passes Sensei's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Hageman is working for a submission of some sort.
Sensei manages to get to full guard.
#T9# Hageman looking to pass the guard. Hageman wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving. #SUB2# Hageman is sitting in close to Sensei's body. Sensei has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hageman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hageman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sensei.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kylar Sensei! Our winner, Kylar Sensei, 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:
SSG 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Itinya tries to keep at a distance but Hageman has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Hageman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hageman manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Itinya (0) vs (4) Hageman Itinya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Itinya tries to improve position but can't. Itinya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Hageman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itinya defends it well. Itinya is looking to control Hageman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Itinya is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold. Hageman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1# Itinya is controlling Hageman's trapped leg to prevent Hageman from advancing to side control.#SUB2# Hageman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Itinya wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy.
Itinya tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control. Itinya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hageman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hageman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Itinya (4) vs (4) Hageman#T2##SUB# Hageman fending off the submission attempt from Itinya. #SUB# Itinya is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Itinya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hageman's body.
Itinya gets his hands free as Hageman looks to control. #T3# Itinya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Hageman trying to control but not successfully. Itinya is riding his opponent, not letting Hageman buck him off. Itinya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hageman can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB# Itinya is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hageman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Itinya off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stix Itinya! |
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Event:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Totemo wants to clinch up but Hageman keeps it at a distance. Hageman dives in and grabs Totemo 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Totemo pushes down on Hageman's head and hops out. Totemo feints the counter takedown.#CL# Hageman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Hageman has clasped his hands together around Totemo 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hageman (4) vs (0) Totemo Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hageman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hageman trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom. Totemo is looking for a sweep. Totemo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hageman wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hageman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hageman pulls his head out easily. Totemo tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg. Totemo wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy.
#T1# Totemo is trying to get back to full guard. Hageman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Totemo holds on and takes a little breather. Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now. Totemo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Totemo Hageman wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Totemo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (5) Totemo Hageman is looking to get to half guard. Totemo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Totemo 's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2# Totemo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hageman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hageman and Totemo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2# Totemo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there. Hageman prevents Totemo from improving position. #SUB2# Totemo has hold of Hageman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hageman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Totemo cranks the arm and Hageman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hageman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Gordon Plant! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Plant moves into the clinch. Plant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
Plant goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hageman closes the distance and clinches up with Plant, looking for a takedown. Hageman pushes Plant against the cage but Plant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Plant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Hageman closes the distance and pushes Plant back into the cage. Hageman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plant after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Hageman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hageman manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hageman (4) vs (0) Plant Hageman working away.#SUB# Hageman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hageman trying to control the position but Plant is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Plant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hageman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (4) vs (4) Plant Plant controls the action.#T1##SUB2# Plant is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hageman trying to control the hands but Plant won't let him. #SUB2# Plant looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2# Hageman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2# Plant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hageman is defending well though. Plant let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB2# Plant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hageman is defending well though. Plant let's go of the attempt for now. Plant tries to keep control of the position but Hageman is staying busy. Hageman looking to control the position. Plant controlling from the back.#T3# Hageman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Plant's guard. Nice work there by Hageman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (4) Plant Plant 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. Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hageman looking to pass the guard. Hageman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# Hageman content to stall in guard here. Plant wants to sweep but no luck. Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (6) Plant Plant trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Plant forces his way into half guard. Plant wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it. #T5##SUB2# Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Plant.
Plant trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom. Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Plant trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. #T6# Hageman is trying to maintain the position but Plant is very close to passing his half guard. Plant trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. Hageman tries to get to full guard but Plant has control of the leg. Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Plant wants to advance to full mount but Hageman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Plant wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T7# Hageman keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. Hageman wants to sweep but no luck. Plant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hageman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard. Plant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Plant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8# Hageman keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. Plant wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. Plant wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T9# Plant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Plant won't allow Hageman to sweep him here. Hageman keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. Hageman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (8) vs (6) Plant#T10# Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Plant is trying to control the position but Hageman postures up. Plant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (8) vs (8) Plant Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Plant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. Hageman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11# Plant preventing the sweep. Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (10) vs (8) Plant Plant keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Plant working a defensive guard here.
Plant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (10) vs (10) Plant Plant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (10) vs (13) Plant#T12# Hageman tries to reverse the position but Plant maintains control. Plant looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Plant with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Plant wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely. #SUB2# Plant has control of Hageman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hageman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2# Plant moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hageman has worked his arm free - good work by Hageman!
#T13# Hageman prevents Plant from moving into mount. #SUB2# Plant tries for a kimura but Hageman is defending well. Hageman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14# Hageman prevents Plant from improving position. Plant trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there. Hageman tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! Plant wins on points by 13 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Juncker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hageman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Hageman Hageman keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass. Juncker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Juncker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T2# Juncker's corner is telling him to maintain position. Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman. Juncker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Hageman wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment. Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard. Juncker 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. #T4# Hageman wants to control but Juncker passes easily into half guard.
#SUB# Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Juncker.
Hageman is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.#T5# Juncker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Hageman is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6# Hageman gets full guard. Juncker slips nicely into half guard. Hageman desperately trying to maintain half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7# Juncker is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it. #SUB# Juncker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juncker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8# Juncker'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. Juncker prevents Hageman from improving his position. Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9# Hageman tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juncker in particular looking to stall. Hageman is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hageman is trying to maintain the position but Juncker is very close to passing his half guard.#T10# Hageman wants to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hageman for as long as he can get away with. Juncker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Hageman Juncker content just to control the position here. #T11# Hageman is working to get back to half guard.
Hageman tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Juncker controlling from the full mount. Hageman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12# Juncker looking to control and managing it successfully. Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hageman is trying to escape the mount.
#T13# Juncker looking to take Hageman's back but Hageman rolls and after a scramble, Hageman ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hageman to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (5) vs (2) Hageman#SUB2# Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Juncker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Juncker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Juncker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (9) vs (2) Hageman#SUB# Juncker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14# Juncker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (11) vs (2) Hageman Juncker controlling from mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hageman is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight! Juncker takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Jagonoy gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. #TD# Hageman gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Jagonoy Jagonoy moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Jagonoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Jagonoy is looking for a triangle but Hageman pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jagonoy working a defensive guard here.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jagonoy looking to control.
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Jagonoy. Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hageman controls the pace. Jagonoy 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.#T1##SUB2# Jagonoy has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though. Hageman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB# Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Jagonoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Jagonoy#SUB2# Jagonoy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hageman dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Jagonoy Hageman stays in close to Jagonoy's body and controls the position. #T2# Hageman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Jagonoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hageman defends well. Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Jagonoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (4) Jagonoy Hageman keeping full guard, as Jagonoy tries to pass. Jagonoy looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (4) Jagonoy Hageman wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.#T3##SUB# Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jagonoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jagonoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jagonoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (6) vs (8) Jagonoy The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jagonoy works to advance to full mount. Hageman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (6) vs (10) Jagonoy#SUB2# Jagonoy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (8) vs (10) Jagonoy#SUB2# Jagonoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hageman defends well. Jagonoy looking to control.
#T4##SUB# Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jagonoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jagonoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jagonoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (8) vs (14) Jagonoy#SUB2# Jagonoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hageman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jagonoy but great work by Hageman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (12) vs (14) Jagonoy#SUB# Hageman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jagonoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hageman working away.#SUB# Hageman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jagonoy regains half guard.#T5# Jagonoy trying to control but Hageman postures up.
#SUB2# Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back. Hageman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working. #SUB# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jagonoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. #SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura but Jagonoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage. #T6# Hageman is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jagonoy is pressing down on Hageman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jagonoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Hageman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Jagonoy defends the submission attempt. Jagonoy wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hageman trying to control the action but Jagonoy is working from the bottom. #T7# Jagonoy works his way to full guard. Good work. Hageman wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving. Hageman wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.#SUB2# Jagonoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman looking to pass the guard. #T8# Jagonoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hageman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hageman is looking to advance position but Jagonoy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (12) vs (18) Jagonoy Jagonoy looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9# Hageman is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2# Jagonoy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hageman has worked his arm free - good work by Hageman!
#SUB2# Jagonoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hageman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jagonoy but great work by Hageman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (16) vs (18) Jagonoy#SUB# Jagonoy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hageman has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jagonoy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jagonoy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hageman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Diego Hageman! In defeat, Thammy Jagonoy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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Event:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Matt Spanks! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet. Hageman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD# Hageman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Spanks Spanks is trying to keep Hageman in close.
Spanks is pulling down on Hageman's head to control his posture. Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Spanks.#SUB# Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Spanks's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hageman preventing the sweep. #T1# Hageman is fighting to break Spanks's control of his arms but Spanks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hageman slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well. #SUB# Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanks is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage. The fighters are battling for position here. Spanks manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving. Spanks wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment. Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. Hageman stands and throws Spanks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (0) Spanks#SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there. Spanks sneaks back into half guard. Spanks trying to hold on to Hageman's head to control him but Hageman postures up.
#T3##SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well. Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg. Spanks keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB# Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard. Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hageman is working away from the top position though. Hageman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spanks has managed to free his arm - good work. Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Hageman is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5# Spanks is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spanks gets back to full guard.
Spanks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (5) vs (2) Spanks Spanks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. Spanks is looking to pass into half guard but Hageman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hageman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (2) Spanks#T6# Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Spanks's legs - danger averted. Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet. Hageman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Spanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well. Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. #T7# Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. Spanks wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment. Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Hageman controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. Spanks wants to sweep but no luck. Spanks trying to control the position.
#T8# Hageman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Hageman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spanks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spanks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (4) Spanks Hageman keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully. Spanks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hageman keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #T9# Spanks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Spanks is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanks has managed to sneak the leg through. Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Spanks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hageman is trying is best to control the position here. #T10##SUB2# Spanks looking for a submission but Hageman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (4) Spanks Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spanks trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spanks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Spanks in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (6) Spanks Spanks looking to pass the guard. #T11# Spanks wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hageman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (11) vs (6) Spanks Spanks is trying to keep Hageman in close.
#SUB# Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hageman postures up.
Hageman 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. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12# Spanks wants to sweep but no luck. Spanks is still trying to improve position. Hageman is pushing down on Spanks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spanks is fighting to maintain full guard but Hageman has managed to sneak the leg through. Hageman is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Spanks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Spanks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (11) vs (10) Spanks#SUB2# Spanks swings around for an armbar but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (13) vs (10) Spanks#T13# Hageman wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving. Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (13) vs (12) Spanks Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (15) vs (12) Spanks Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Spanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14# Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. Hageman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Spanks keeping full guard, as Hageman tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight! Hageman takes the fight on points by 15 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Hageman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB# Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Chai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chai manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Chai's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. Hageman wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hageman controls the pace. Chai pulls Hageman in close to prevent any damage. Chai wants to sweep but no luck. Chai pulls Hageman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hageman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB# Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Chai Chai controlling from the top position. #T3# Hageman wants to sweep but no luck. Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman controlling Chai's posture. Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4# Chai trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Hageman has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position. Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Chai forces his way into half guard.#T5# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hageman is trying to control but can't.
Hageman won't allow Chai to pass to mount. Chai not doing much here.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6# It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it. Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7# Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8# Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Chai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hageman reverses the position - he's now on top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Chai#T9# Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hageman wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB# Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (4) vs (6) Chai Chai taking a break here but Hageman is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10# Chai wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it. Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hageman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11# Hageman won't allow Chai to pass to mount. Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control. Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hageman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hageman wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Chai stalling. Chai trying to mount his opponent but Hageman defends it. #T12# Well, if Chai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (9) Chai Chai controlling the position easily from mount. Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action. Well,Hageman is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13# Hageman is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea. Chai wants to take Hageman's back here but Hageman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chai controlling from mount. #T14# Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action. Chai content just to control the position here. Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chai trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Chai wins on points by 9 to 4. A victorious Leonardinho Chai 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:
SSG 115 Barnes vs Cheese
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Hageman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hageman lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Hageman Gambini controlling Hageman's posture. #SUB2# Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Gambini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gambini manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Gambini's guard. Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (2) Hageman We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gambini looking to pass the guard. #T1# Gambini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. Hageman being controlled here, momentarily. Gambini pushes down on Hageman's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gambini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2# Hageman trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gambini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gambini trying to advance position but Hageman counters by regaining guard. Gambini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard. Hageman gets full guard.#T3# Gambini 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. Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gambini passes into half guard. Gambini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (2) Hageman Gambini controlling from the full mount. #T4# Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Gambini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5# This is a sustained period of stalling by Gambini. Gambini'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.#T6# Hageman wants to control but Gambini is having none of it. Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gambini continues to hold on tight.#T7# Gambini forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (8) vs (2) Hageman Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hageman trying to control but not successfully. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8##T9# Hageman is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Hageman right now.
#T10##T11# Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hageman for as long as he can get away with.#T12# Hageman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13# Hageman trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14# Gambini continues to stall. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Gambini takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. After winning the bout, Gino Gambini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Hageman fails with a takedown attempt. #CL# Barnes clinches. #TD# Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Hageman to the mat.
Hageman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (3) Hageman Barnes tries to buck Hageman off but Hageman is having none of it. Hageman taking a breather here. Barnes sneaks back into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB2# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt. Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Barnes gets full guard. Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Barnes pulls Hageman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hageman from doing any damage or advancing position. Hageman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Hageman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (3) Hageman#T2# Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (3) Hageman Hageman is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hageman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Hageman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (7) Hageman Barnes tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes stops Hageman from passing to mount. Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2# Hageman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily. Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes. Hageman won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. Barnes pulls Hageman in close to prevent any damage. Hageman forces his way into half guard. Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T4# Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (7) Hageman Barnes looking to pass the guard. Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (7) Hageman Barnes trying to control the position but Hageman is working away. #T5# Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Hageman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB# Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hageman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Hageman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (9) Hageman Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (9) Hageman Hageman keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hageman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7# Barnes slips nicely into half guard. Hageman keeps control of the position for the meantime. Barnes is looking to stall here but Hageman recovers full guard. Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (11) Hageman#T8# Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#SUB# Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (11) Hageman Barnes wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T9##SUB# Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hageman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hageman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (13) Hageman Barnes controlling the position. Barnes keeping full guard, as Hageman tries to pass. Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T10# Hageman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hageman preventing the sweep. Hageman is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hageman passes into half guard. Barnes tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control. Barnes is staying active underneath Hageman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11# Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Hageman wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB2# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt. Hageman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #SUB2# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#T12##SUB2# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. Hageman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13##SUB2# Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt. Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14# Barnes pulls Hageman in to control the position. Barnes 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight! Barnes takes the fight on points by 14 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Snowstrinski misses with a takedown #CL2# and Hageman moves into the clinch.#TD2# Snowstrinski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hageman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snowstrinski to the mat. Snowstrinski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Hageman Hageman pushing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hageman is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. #SUB2# Hageman is looking for submissions but instead, Snowstrinski has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2# Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snowstrinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Snowstrinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hageman Hageman keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Hageman is controlling Snowstrinski's posture. Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snowstrinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T2##SUB# Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Hageman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (4) Hageman The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hageman wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. Snowstrinski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Snowstrinski. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (4) Hageman Hageman keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Snowstrinski won't allow Hageman to sweep him here. #SUB# Snowstrinski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hageman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hageman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (6) Hageman#T4##SUB# Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well. Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. #SUB# Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
#T5# Hageman wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #SUB2# Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snowstrinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snowstrinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snowstrinski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (6) Hageman#SUB# Snowstrinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Snowstrinski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs. #SUB# Snowstrinski swings around for an armbar but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (8) Hageman#T6# Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet. Hageman stands and throws Snowstrinski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (11) Hageman Snowstrinski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2# Hageman is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. Well, if Hageman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T7##SUB2# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snowstrinski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Hageman is very close to passing his half guard.#T8# Hageman is looking to stall here but Snowstrinski recovers full guard. #SUB# Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well. Snowstrinski looking to control.
Hageman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (14) Hageman Hageman happy to just control the position for now. Snowstrinski tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Hageman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snowstrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9##SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Hageman is trying to get an arm triangle but Snowstrinski is defending well. Hageman tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2# Hageman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hageman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Snowstrinski is trying to get back to half guard.#T10# Snowstrinski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Snowstrinski is looking for a triangle but Hageman pushes his legs off easily.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #T11##SUB# Snowstrinski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hageman 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 Snowstrinski. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (17) Hageman Snowstrinski seems a little lost for a moment, as Hageman dominates the positioning. Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Snowstrinski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hageman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Hageman is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB2# Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snowstrinski is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold. Hageman trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Hageman is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13##SUB# Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Hageman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Snowstrinski as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB# Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted.#T14##SUB2# Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Snowstrinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (17) Hageman Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman pulls Snowstrinski in close to prevent any damage. Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Hageman wins on points by 17 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Hageman fails with a takedown attempt. Hageman is looking to clinch. #CL2# Hageman darts in and clinches Hug up against the cage. Hageman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hageman gets underhooks to prevent Hug's takedown attempt.
#TD2# Hageman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hug (0) vs (4) Hageman#SUB2# Hageman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hug has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hageman but great work by Hug. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hug (4) vs (4) Hageman Hug working away. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hageman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hug wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hug content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hug'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.#T1##T2# Hug tries to advance position but instead Hageman slips a leg back in to half guard. Hug is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it. Hageman tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.#T3# Hug slows the pace down in half guard. Hageman wants to control but Hug is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# Hageman is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Hageman trying to control here.
#T5# Hug trying to control the pace. Hug is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (7) vs (4) Hageman Hug is looking to work his way around to Hageman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6# Hug controlling from mount. Hug wants to take Hageman's back here but Hageman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
#T7# Hageman keeps trying to improve his position. Hug takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8# Hug continues to stall. Further stalling from Hug.#T9# Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
Hug content just to control the position here. #T10# Hageman stops Hug from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Hug controlling from mount. Hageman holds on, trying desperately to control. Hug controlling from mount. Hageman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11# Hug looking to control and managing it successfully. Hug avoids the attempt from Hageman to control. Hug content just to control the position here. #T12# More hug and hope from Hug. Hageman is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13# Hug controlling the pace for now. #T14# Hageman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (7) vs (6) Hageman Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight! Hug takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Hageman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Lynar instigates a clinch. Lynar is trying to pull guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hageman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hageman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lynar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lynar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hageman walks away with a smile on his face. Lynar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Lynar clinches with his opponent.
Lynar stops a takedown attempt from Hageman.
Sebastion Lynar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman. Hageman is looking for a takedown.#T1# Hageman goes for a takedown attempt but Lynar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Lynar clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Lynar pulls Hageman into guard.
Lynar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Lynar looking for a guillotine here but Hageman defends easily.
Hageman trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom. Hageman is looking to advance position but Lynar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynar (4) vs (0) Hageman#SUB# Lynar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hageman is now in Lynar's guard. A big mistake from Lynar there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (4) vs (2) Hageman#T2# Lynar keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Hageman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Lynar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (6) vs (2) Hageman Lynar trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Lynar wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.#T3# Lynar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lynar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hageman for as long as he can get away with. Hageman keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass. Lynar controls from within his opponent's guard. Lynar wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Lynar is really struggling to control Hageman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4# Hageman controlling the position. Lynar wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lynar postures up.
#SUB2# Hageman looking for a guillotine here but Lynar defends easily.
Hageman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (6) vs (4) Hageman Lynar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. #T5##SUB2# Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lynar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Lynar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (8) vs (4) Hageman Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lynar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hageman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully. Lynar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6# Hageman trying to control the position here. Lynar's corner is telling him to maintain position. Lynar passes Hageman's left leg - he's now in half guard. Lynar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hageman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Lynar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynar. Hageman is positioning himself well to prevent Lynar advancing to mount. #T7##SUB# Lynar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well. Lynar wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #T8# Hageman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Lynar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Lynar looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (8) vs (6) Hageman#SUB# Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hageman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lynar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB# Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hageman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Lynar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hageman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hageman wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving. Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynar is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Lynar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10# Hageman trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom. Hageman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB# Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Lynar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lynar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lynar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lynar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynar (12) vs (6) Hageman Hageman is trying to get back to half guard.#T11# A lull in the action here as Lynar stalls from top position.#SUB# Lynar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Hageman is trying to improve his position. Lynar wants to control for a moment but Hageman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB# Lynar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hageman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hageman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynar (12) vs (10) Hageman#T12# Lynar sneaks back into half guard. Hageman wants to take a breather but Lynar is having none of it. #SUB# Lynar looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Lynar looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB# Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hageman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Hageman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynar sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Hageman wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman. The fighters are battling for position here. Lynar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14# Lynar keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. #SUB# Lynar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Lynar takes the fight on points by 12 to 10. Sebastion Lynar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Ieyasu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Ieyasu decides to pull guard. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Ieyasu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hageman wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.#SUB# Ieyasu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily.#SUB2# Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ieyasu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Ieyasu working for a triangle but Hageman defends it easily.
#T1# Hageman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (3) Hageman Hageman working away. Hageman trying to control the position but Ieyasu is working away. Ieyasu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ieyasu gets back to half guard. Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hageman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ieyasu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Ieyasu trying to control here.
Hageman trying to control from half guard but Ieyasu is working away. #SUB2# Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ieyasu is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Ieyasu is defending against the submission attempts here by Hageman.
Ieyasu is trying to maintain the position but Hageman is very close to passing his half guard. Ieyasu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ieyasu.#T3# Ieyasu looking to control.
Ieyasu pulls Hageman in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ieyasu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Ieyasu's legs - danger averted. Ieyasu has Hageman pulled in close to control his posture. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ieyasu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Ieyasu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Ieyasu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ieyasu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Ieyasu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hageman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ieyasu's body to avoid the submission. Ieyasu has instead reached around Hageman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ieyasu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toyotomi Ieyasu! A victorious Toyotomi Ieyasu 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:
Stepping Stone 94
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Wang Dong! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Horrible takedown attempt by Hageman or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong, which made it look bad. Dong fails with the takedown. Dong shoots in and drives through. Hageman sprawls well.#CL# Hageman forces Dong back against the cage and clinches. Dong has Hageman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hageman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Dong. Hageman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dong prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Hageman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dong regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Dong We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dong trying to control the position.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Hageman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (0) Dong Hageman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dong's legs. Hageman controlling the position from side mount. Dong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hageman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Hageman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dong, who protects the arm well. Hageman moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (7) vs (0) Dong The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# Hageman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dong has worked his arm free - good work by Dong!
Dong regains half guard. Hageman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working. #SUB# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Dong defends the submission attempt. Dong is trying is best to control the position here. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hageman is working away from the top position though.#T3# Dong works his way to full guard. Good work. Hageman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (2) Dong Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dong slips nicely into half guard. Dong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hageman reverses the position - he's now on top in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (2) Dong#T4# Hageman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dong controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself. #T5# Hageman won't allow Dong to sweep him here. Hageman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dong working a defensive guard here.
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T6# Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hageman won't allow Dong to sweep him here. Hageman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #SUB# Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hageman looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (4) Dong The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7# Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. #SUB2# Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hageman is trying to maintain the position but Dong is very close to passing his half guard. Hageman is staying active underneath Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2# Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Dong.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hageman is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hageman is staying active underneath Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9# Hageman trying to control but Dong postures up.
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Dong is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it. Dong uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (9) vs (7) Dong Dong trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10# Dong wants to take Hageman's back here but Hageman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hageman is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2# Dong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (11) vs (7) Dong Hageman won't allow Dong to sweep him here. #T11# Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hageman is stalling in the full guard. Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet. #SUB# Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12# Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hageman is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Dong working for a triangle but Hageman defends it easily.
Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13##SUB2# Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dong 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. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hageman pushing down on Dong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hageman is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position. Dong wants to improve his position but Hageman is controlling well.
#SUB# Hageman is working for a kimura but Dong is defending it quite comfortably.
Hageman is trying to control the action in half guard but Dong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dong defends it well. Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Hageman sits in half guard. Dong gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily. Hageman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Hageman takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 90
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Hageman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Cheese moves into the clinch. Cheese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cheese has Hageman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hageman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Cheese pulls guard effortlessly. Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Cheese. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom. Cheese controlling Hageman's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Cheese keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Cheese controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself. Hageman preventing the sweep. Hageman trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom. #T2# Hageman is really struggling to control Cheese but he's trying to hold on to the position. Hageman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Cheese keeping full guard, as Hageman tries to pass. Cheese keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Hageman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cheese manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Cheese in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Cheese#T3# Hageman being controlled here, momentarily. Cheese is fighting to break Hageman's control of his arms but Hageman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Cheese is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hageman working a defensive guard but Cheese passes into half guard.
#T5# Hageman keeping hold of Cheese's head, controlling as best he can. Cheese with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Cheese is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now. #T6# Hageman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Cheese Hageman is controlling an arm, preventing Cheese from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Cheese prevents Hageman from getting the reversal. Hageman wants to control but Cheese is having none of it. Hageman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cheese has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (0) vs (8) Cheese#T7# Hageman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cheese's guard. Nice work there by Hageman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (8) Cheese Cheese keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Cheese lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (10) Cheese Cheese 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. #T8# Hageman controls Cheese momentarily but Cheese frees himself. Cheese wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Cheese content to stall in guard here. #T9# Cheese is fighting to break Hageman's control of his arms but Hageman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Cheese 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. Hageman controlling Cheese's posture. #T10# Hageman wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment. Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11# Hageman trying to control the position.
#T12# Hageman wants to sweep but no luck. Cheese forces his way into half guard. Hageman wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy.
Hageman is doing well to control the position and prevent Cheese from advancing to side control. Cheese with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13##SUB# Hageman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hageman trying to control but Cheese postures up.
#T14# Cheese content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight! Cheese wins on points by 10 to 2. A relieved looking Charles Eric Cheese 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:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Hageman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Hageman forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches. Barnes is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Barnes is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Barnes is looking for a takedown. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes. Hageman tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Barnes looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Hageman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Barnes darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage.#T1# Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hageman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle. Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hageman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hageman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes. Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hageman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hageman stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2# Barnes keeps the fight on the outside. Barnes stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Barnes rushes Hageman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hageman can't get the takedown.
Hageman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hageman is looking for a takedown. Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
Hageman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
#TD# Hageman has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hageman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Hageman dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Barnes#T3# Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. Hageman preventing the sweep. Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. #T4# Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Hageman sitting in guard here, content to control. Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Barnes pulls Hageman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hageman from doing any damage or advancing position. Hageman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5# Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barnes has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position. #T6# Hageman works a leg free and moves into half guard. Barnes tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control. Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7# Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Hageman sits in half guard. #SUB# Hageman is working for a kimura here but Barnes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hageman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Barnes Hageman is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment. Hageman is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#T8# Barnes wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Hageman keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB# Hageman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well. Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9# Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Barnes#SUB# Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Barnes's guard. Barnes looking to control.
#T10# Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. Hageman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position. Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (4) Barnes Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hageman is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11# Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Hageman trying to get back to full guard but Barnes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Barnes Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. Barnes is stalling here but it's allowed Hageman to get half guard.
#SUB2# Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#T12# Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hageman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2# Barnes is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13# Hageman trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Barnes is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. Barnes is looking to stall here but Hageman recovers full guard. #T14# Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman seems keen to control Barnes's posture. Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hageman keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Barnes wins on points by 7 to 4. Trevor Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 78
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet. Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hageman (0) vs (4) Kersikov Hageman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Kersikov taking a breather here. Hageman can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman is trying to improve his position.#T1# Hageman is not content to let Kersikov control the position. You can see the frustration on Hageman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hageman manages to get back to half guard.#T2# Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3# Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hageman trying to control from the bottom.
Hageman is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position. Hageman tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control. Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4# Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5# Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hageman wants to get back to full guard. Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well. Kersikov controlling the action here. #T6# Hageman tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. Hageman is trying to control but can't.
#T7# Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hageman wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hageman tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control. Hageman is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (7) Kersikov#T8# Kersikov controlling from the full mount. Hageman stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T9# Hageman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Hageman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Kersikov controlling the pace. Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10# Kersikov is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hageman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.#T11# Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position. Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace. Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T12# Kersikov is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through. Kersikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (10) Kersikov Kersikov controlling from the full mount. Hageman tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away. #T13# Hageman is trying to escape the mount but Kersikov keeps good control and instead manages to take Hageman's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (0) vs (13) Kersikov Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Hageman buck him off. Kersikov gets his hands free as Hageman looks to control. Hageman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Hageman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (13) Kersikov#T14# Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kersikov is trying to keep Hageman in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 2. Volodymyr Kersikov 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:
Stepping Stone 72
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Diego Hageman! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Lynar has managed to clinch.
#TD# Lynar pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lynar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Lynar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynar manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Lynar's guard. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lynar has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB# Hageman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lynar has locked up a guillotine! Lynar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hageman is holding on here and Lynar must be using up a lot of energy. Hageman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lynar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sebastion Lynar! Sebastion Lynar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Richard Cheese! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Hageman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheese circles away.#TD# Hageman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Cheese#SUB# Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Cheese defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Cheese is defending against the submission attempts here by Hageman.
Cheese is pressing down on Hageman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Cheese Cheese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1# Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cheese is one step ahead there. #SUB# Cheese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cheese content to stall in guard here. #T2# Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cheese is one step ahead there. Hageman is adopting a defensive guard.#T3# Cheese 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. Cheese looking to pass the guard. Cheese preventing the sweep. Cheese looking to pass the guard. #T4# Hageman controls Cheese momentarily but Cheese frees himself. Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5# Hageman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Cheese Hageman is controlling the pace.
Cheese is looking to improve his position.
#T6# Cheese keeping control of the position. Hageman wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura but Cheese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage. Cheese is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7# Cheese is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Cheese is controlling Hageman's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB# Hageman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Hageman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cheese gets back to full guard.
#T8# Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cheese looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheese, not yet. Hageman trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom. Hageman wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position. Cheese being controlled here, momentarily. Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now. #T9# Hageman is working hard here to advance position. Hageman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (4) Cheese Hageman managing to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10# Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hageman controls Cheese momentarily but Cheese frees himself. Hageman 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.#T11# Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hageman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hageman being controlled here, momentarily. #T12# Hageman trying to control the position.
Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Cheese wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T13# Cheese looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Cheese wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hageman 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.#T14# Cheese postures up.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hageman wants to sweep but no luck. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hageman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs. Hageman takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jake Barnes! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Hageman. Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Barnes has Hageman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hageman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Barnes.#CL2# Barnes clinches up with Hageman and pushes him back against the cage. Hageman is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hageman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hageman is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Hageman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Barnes Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Barnes#T1##SUB# Hageman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barnes has passed into half guard!
#SUB2# Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hageman is not content to let Barnes control the position. Hageman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Barnes wants to pass to mount but Hageman is defending the position. Barnes is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hageman wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hageman won't allow Barnes to pass to mount. #T3# Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. Barnes is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it. Hageman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. Hageman is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4# Hageman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB# Hageman actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well. Hageman wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Barnes#T5# Hageman tries to improve position but can't. Barnes trying to control the position but Hageman is working away. #SUB2# Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hageman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hageman tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB2# Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hageman, who protects the arm well. Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6# Barnes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hageman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs. #T7# Barnes trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom. Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hageman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (2) vs (7) Barnes Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. Barnes controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2# Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Barnes#T8##SUB2# Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily.#SUB2# Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (4) vs (11) Barnes Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs. #T9# Hageman tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. Barnes looking to control but instead Hageman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (14) Barnes Hageman reaches up and holds on to Barnes to control the position.#T10# Barnes tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. Hageman is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea. Barnes wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely. Barnes controlling from the full mount. #T11# Barnes looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hageman 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. Barnes not doing much here.
Hageman is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T12# Hageman is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well. Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. Barnes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hageman reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (14) Barnes Barnes is trying to control the position but Hageman postures up. #T13# Hageman won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. Hageman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Hageman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (16) Barnes Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. Barnes is still trying to improve position.#T14# Barnes trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (8) vs (16) Barnes Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Barnes wins on points by 16 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Richard Anderson! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Hageman.
Anderson looking for a takedown. Anderson is looking for a takedown. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson. Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
#TD# Hageman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Anderson Anderson wants to sweep but no luck. Hageman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself. Hageman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1# Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet. Hageman wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #SUB2# Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hageman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (0) Anderson Hageman trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T2# You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hageman's best efforts. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Hageman is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage. Anderson is not content to let Hageman control the position.#SUB# Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold. Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Anderson is looking to control Hageman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted? Hageman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Hageman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #T4# Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (5) vs (2) Anderson The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Hageman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T5# Anderson is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through. Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well. #SUB2# Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Hageman defends the submission attempt. Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6# Hageman is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted? Anderson wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
#T7# Anderson content to control rather than advance. Hageman trying to control here.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well. Anderson is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer.#T8##SUB2# Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hageman is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. Hageman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Hageman won't allow Anderson to pass to mount. Hageman trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9##SUB2# Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control. Anderson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (5) Anderson Anderson wants to take Hageman's back but he can't do it this time. Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10# Hageman prevents Anderson from taking his back. Anderson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (5) vs (8) Anderson Anderson looking to hold on to the position here but Hageman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Anderson trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #T11# Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard. My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. Hageman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T12# Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard. Anderson is taking a breather. Hageman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13# Anderson trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. Anderson is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now. Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard. Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
#T14##SUB2# Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Anderson wins on points by 8 to 5. A very excited looking Richard Anderson 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:
GC 463: Ndombele VS Doomsday
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Evans closes the distance and pushes Hageman back into the cage. Hageman tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Hageman tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Evans misses with some punches.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Evans is trying to trip Hageman. He has hold of a leg but Hageman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Evans persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Evans throws a strike but Hageman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Evans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Evans preventing the sweep. Evans trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hageman is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea. Evans working some strikes from top position. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Hageman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Evans lands a couple of digs. Evans controls from within his opponent's guard. Evans trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Evans throwing strikes from guard but Hageman blocks nicely. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Evans leaning his opponent against the cage. Hageman has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hageman tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Evans lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hageman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Evans misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans. Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Evans looks to land a right hand but Hageman moved out of range. Evans avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Hageman tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it. Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans. Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Hageman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard. Evans is looking to stand back up but Hageman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans. #REVR# It looks like Hageman is going to stand back up.
#T1# Evans keeps control of the position for the meantime. Evans trying to hold on to Hageman's head to control him but Hageman postures up.
Hageman trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away. Evans is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around?#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Evans is working hard here to advance position. Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura here.
Hageman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Hageman tries to stand and escape but Evans is controlling the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Hageman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Evans tries to clinch but Hageman is having none of it. Some wild striking there from Hageman.
Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hageman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Evans throws a hook but Hageman blocks it. Evans misses with the combination.
Hageman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hageman throws a right and a left that both miss. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hageman checks it well. Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans. Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Hageman fails in his attempt to clinch. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily. Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Evans throws a right and a left that both miss. Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD# Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hageman napping and manages to drive through into side control! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it. Hageman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Hageman is trying to escape the position but Evans is controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Evans is working Hageman over with some ground and pound from side control. Evans looking to control but instead Hageman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Evans will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hageman throws a nice head kick!
Hageman takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman slips a straight right by Evans. Hageman wants to clinch. Hageman moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off. Hageman throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range. Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut. Hageman swings away with a leg kick that misses. Evans throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Evans clinches. Hageman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing. Evans scores with a hook to the body.#T1# Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. Hageman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Evans walks away with a smile on his face. Hageman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hageman throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off. Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans connects with a crisp jab. Evans throws a nice looking combination but Hageman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hageman moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab. A head kick misses from Hageman. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. A decent looking cross lands there for Evans. Hageman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hageman. Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman.
#TD# Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Evans is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hageman is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it. Hageman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Evans is controlling him well.#T3# Hageman is not content to let Evans control the position. Evans staying calm. Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Evans lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hageman down.
Hageman manages to get back to half guard.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Evans controlling the pace. Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hageman on the ground. Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hageman moves into full guard.
Hageman wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment. Cody Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Hageman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Evans passes Hageman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Cody Evans showed his dominance in that final round. Well Evans 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans! Our winner, Cody Evans, 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:
GC 460: King VS Kiran
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1# Skinner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skinner fails to land with a series of punches.
Skinner connects with a right hand. Hageman shakes it off. Hageman tries to clinch but Skinner moves out of range. Hageman delivers a nice body kick. Hageman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Skinner moves out of range easily. Skinner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hageman closes the distance and clinches up with Skinner, looking for a takedown. Hageman pushes Skinner against the cage but Skinner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hageman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skinner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hageman misses with a low kick as Skinner jumps back. Skinner lands a slapping body shot.
Skinner scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Hageman darts in and clinches Skinner up against the cage.#BC2# Skinner breaks the clinch.
#CL# Hageman forces Skinner back against the cage and clinches. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Skinner. #T1# Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Skinner. Hageman lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Hageman. Skinner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Skinner. Skinner misses with some punches.
Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
Skinner tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skinner. Skinner working aggressively here.
Hageman is trying to drag Skinner to the mat but Skinner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman can't find room to land a body shot as Skinner controls the action.
Skinner misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skinner's elbow. A nice left hand lands by Skinner.
#CUT2#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Skinner is trying to stall.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Skinner breaks the clinch.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Skinner moves out of range easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skinner looks like he wants to counter punch here. Skinner just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Skinner moves out of range easily. Skinner misses the shot to the body. Skinner misses with a wild body shot. Hageman drops his hands momentarily and Skinner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Skinner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Skinner moves out of range of the body kick from Hageman.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Hageman throws a jab but it's blocked by Skinner. Skinner lands with a nice body punch. Skinner misses with a hook. Frankie Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hageman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Skinner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skinner with a body punch. A glancing blow. Skinner lands a jab to the nose. Skinner throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. Skinner thows a left - swing and a miss! Skinner just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman misses with a low kick. Hageman fails with a takedown attempt. Skinner staying out of range there. It seemed like Skinner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A cross from Skinner lands. Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skinner. Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skinner avoids a kick to the body.
Skinner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Skinner lands a right hook to the body.
Skinner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hageman doesn't seem bothered though. Skinner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Hageman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skinner checks it well. A nice side step and Skinner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
Hageman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely. Skinner throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Skinner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman stalks Skinner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skinner's face. Skinner staggers backwards, shaken. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Skinner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Skinner throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman. Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it. Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skinner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Skinner lands a head shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Skinner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Skinner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hageman rather than just go for the knockout. Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away.#CL# Hageman gets a clinch. Skinner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skinner misses with some punches.
Hageman blocks an uppercut.
#TD# Hageman pulls guard. Hageman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hageman, not yet. Hageman is trying to control the position but Skinner postures up. Skinner wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skinner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Skinner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skinner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Skinner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hageman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Skinner advances to half guard. Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Skinner trying to mount his opponent but Hageman defends it. Skinner wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it. Hageman won't allow Skinner to pass to mount. Hageman tries to get to full guard but Skinner has control of the leg. Skinner trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom. Skinner working the head and body with strikes. #T2# Skinner is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hageman is pressing down on Skinner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hageman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Skinner looking to pass the guard. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully. Skinner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Skinner looking to pass the guard. Skinner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard. Skinner wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well. Ground and pound from Skinner. #T3# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Skinner connects with a nice short shot to Hageman's temple. Skinner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Skinner is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hageman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skinner scores with a couple of nice shots. Skinner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Skinner passes to side control. Skinner landing strikes. Hageman is looking for a sweep. Skinner is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Skinner moves into full mount! #T4# Hageman can't escape the position.
Hageman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Skinner lands a big shot there that rocks Hageman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hageman regains half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Skinner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Skinner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hageman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Skinner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Skinner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hageman! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skinner landing shots from mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Skinner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Hageman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hageman misses with the combination.
Hageman misses with a head kick.
Hageman tries to land a leg kick but Skinner saw it coming and moves away.
Skinner lands a right hook to the body.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Skinner counters with a right hand to the body. Skinner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hageman's hands. A low kick from Hageman is predictable there and Skinner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skinner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Skinner misses the shot to the body. Skinner checks a leg kick nicely. Skinner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hageman circles away quickly and effectively. Hageman throws a big counter combination but Skinner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Skinner lands a jab to Hageman's midsection. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Skinner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hageman.#T1# Skinner fails to land with a series of punches.
Hageman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hageman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skinner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Skinner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Skinner getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Skinner lands a head shot. Hageman is looking to clinch but Skinner is avoiding it.
Hageman moves away from the strike by Skinner. Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hageman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skinner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skinner wants it to stay on the feet. Skinner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good work by Skinner as he checks the leg kick. Skinner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skinner misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Hageman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Skinner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#Hageman is rocked! Skinner connects with a body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Hageman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Skinner blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Skinner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Oh Hageman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Skinner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Skinner takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Skinner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Skinner misses with an uppercut. Hageman saw that one coming. Skinner stuns Hageman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hageman seems to have got his legs back now. Hageman is looking to clinch but Skinner is avoiding it.
Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Skinner misses. #T3# Skinner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
Skinner lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Hageman shoots for a takedown but Skinner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Skinner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Skinner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Skinner with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hageman takes one to the side of the head.
Hageman defending well as Skinner loads up on a big left hand. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Skinner scores with a hook. Skinner takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Skinner misses the shot to the body. Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Frankie Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Skinner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hageman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skinner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good standup being displayed there by Skinner as he connects with a hook. Hageman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skinner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Skinner connects with a body shot that sends Hageman's belly button to the back. Frankie Skinner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Skinner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hageman momentarily.
Skinner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hageman's head. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Skinner lands with a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Skinner lands a jab to Hageman's midsection. Hageman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skinner to score with a decent uppercut. Skinner stuns Hageman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Skinner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Frankie Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Skinner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Skinner! A very excited looking Frankie Skinner 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:
GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Hageman scores with a takedown into Judge's guard. Judge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Judge with a nice head shot there. Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Judge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Judge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Judge has an active guard here but Hageman has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Judge tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg. #T1# Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hageman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hageman's back! Judge misses with punches from the back. #SUB2# Judge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hageman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Judge is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hageman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Judge off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge! An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GC 450: Roth VS Garrett
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Hageman gets caught napping as Goromaru dives in and scores a takedown. Hageman manages to retain guard. Hageman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goromaru manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Goromaru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Goromaru not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Goromaru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goromaru throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hageman to regain full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goromaru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Goromaru is looking to work some ground and pound but Hageman has wrist control. Hageman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Goromaru with a nice head shot there.#T1# Goromaru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Goromaru content to stall in guard here. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully. Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Goromaru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Goromaru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Goromaru works his way into side control. #T2# Goromaru in side control, throwing shots but Hageman defends. Hageman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goromaru. Hageman is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control. Goromaru working the ground and pound. Hageman defending against the ground and pound. Hageman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goromaru's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Goromaru 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. Goromaru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3# Goromaru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Goromaru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hageman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goromaru. #SUB# Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Goromaru lands strikes from half guard. Goromaru working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hageman's thigh. Hageman counters though and makes it back to full guard. Goromaru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Goromaru throws an elbow that misses. Hageman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goromaru's guard. Nice move by Hageman!#REVB##T4##SUB# Hageman wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Goromaru's closed guard. He's half up but Goromaru has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Goromaru pivots and extends the arm, Hageman falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Goromaru! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikiya Goromaru! Rikiya Goromaru thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 443: Divisek VS Lentz
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Delisle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hageman's guard. Delisle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Delisle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully. Hageman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Delisle prevents Hageman from getting back to his feet. Delisle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment. Delisle wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.#T1# Delisle passes into half guard. #SUB2# Delisle is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Delisle is thwarting Hageman's attempts to control the position. Delisle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Hageman prevents Delisle from taking his back. Delisle controlling the position easily from mount. #T2# Delisle fails to take his opponent's back. Delisle tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. Delisle thowing shots but they're missing. Hageman manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. Delisle is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2# Delisle is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Delisle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Delisle is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer. Delisle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Delisle works his way into full mount! Delisle raining down shots from the mount!#T4##SUB2# Delisle looking for a guillotine from mount but Hageman is having none of it. Delisle wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely. Delisle is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Delisle tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Delisle takes Hageman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hageman is in trouble. Delisle looking to hold on to the position here but Hageman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delisle dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Hageman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Delisle backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut. Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Delisle is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
Delisle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Delisle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hageman turns into him and now he's in Delisle's guard.
Hageman looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Delisle has a closed guard, preventing Hageman from standing up. Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Delisle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Delisle connects with a nice short shot to Hageman's temple. The fighters are battling for position here. Hageman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Delisle 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. Delisle throws a strike but Hageman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Hageman won't allow Delisle to sweep him here. Delisle controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself. Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet. #SUB2# Delisle has an active guard here but Hageman has managed to pass into half guard.
Delisle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Delisle wants to improve his position but instead Hageman has moved into half guard.
Delisle trying to control but Hageman postures up.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Delisle keeping control of the position. Hageman is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delisle has managed to free his arm - good work. Delisle tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Hageman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Hageman scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Delisle moves out of range easily. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Delisle moves out of range easily. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Delisle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hageman - the referee stops the clock and Delisle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hageman. Delisle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Delisle misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Hageman misses. Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Delisle. Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hageman avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Delisle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Delisle avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Delisle avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Delisle throws a low kick, looking for Hageman's leg but Hageman calmly moves out of range. Delisle throws a right hand that Hageman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hageman also avoids with ease. Delisle misses with a looping right. Delisle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1# Delisle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
#TD2# Delisle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hageman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hageman's guard now, I'm sure. Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Delisle content to stall in guard here. Delisle trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Delisle postures up and lands a big shot to Hageman's brow. Delisle looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2# Hageman wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving. Hageman preventing the sweep. Delisle pulls Hageman in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Delisle working for submissions but it's allowed Hageman to get to half guard.
Delisle trying to control here.
#T3# Hageman prevents Delisle from improving his position. Delisle is trying to control but can't.
Delisle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hageman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Hageman lands with a punch from half guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Delisle tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control. Hageman is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position. Delisle gets back to full guard.
Hageman wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position. Delisle managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Delisle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hageman 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
GC 438: Camacho VS Wolf-Fang
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1# Danga de danga de dang - Draven scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.#CL2# Hageman rushes Draven and presses him up against the cage. Draven wants to get back to striking at distance but Hageman won't allow it.
Draven blocks a body shot from Hageman. Draven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Draven tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage. A right hand to the body from Draven.
Hageman fails to pull guard.
Draven misses with an elbow strike.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch. Draven pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Draven lands a right hand. A right hook to the body lands for Draven.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. Draven has had enough of the clinch but Hageman keeps him there for the moment.#T1# Draven pushes off an throws an elbow but Hageman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Draven just leaning against Hageman, taking a breather. #BC# Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hageman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Draven lands a head kick. Hageman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draven. A head kick misses from Draven. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD# Draven shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Draven was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman is not content to let Draven control the position. Hageman tries to bench press Draven off him but Draven keeps the position. #T2# Hageman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Draven content to control rather than advance. Draven works his way into side control. Draven misses with the ground and pound. Draven controls the position from side control.#SU# Draven decides to stand back up. Draven steps back and let's Hageman get back to his feet.#T3# Hageman lands a front kick.#CL2# Hageman instigates a clinch. Hageman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draven or not. Draven takes a shot to the head. Hageman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven. Draven is looking to control Hageman's arms but Hageman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Draven has his back to the cage. Draven throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Draven throws an elbow but misses. Hageman is trying to pull guard but Draven has him pressed against the cage. Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman. A short right from Draven on the inside. Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Draven misses with an elbow strike.
Draven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Draven misses with a body punch.
Draven taking a breather. Hageman avoids the elbow strike from Draven, against the cage.
Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven lands a damaging elbow. Hageman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Draven lands an elbow inside that Hageman shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Diego Hageman's cut even more. Hageman misses with some punches.
Draven lands a shoulder strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Draven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Draven blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Hageman scores with a head kick.
Draven scores with a head kick.
Hageman doesn't manage to clinch there - Draven circles away.
Hageman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Draven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Hageman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Draven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hageman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draven backwards. Draven looks to throw an elbow but misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman jumps guard but Draven turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hageman avoids a wild elbow strike from Draven. Hageman tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Hageman back against the cage. Draven pushes Hageman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Draven prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1# Hageman blocks an uppercut.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draven lands a shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draven. Hageman blocks a body shot from Draven. Draven misses with the head strike.
Draven leaning his opponent against the cage. Draven tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage. Draven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Hageman blocks a body shot from Draven. Hageman avoids the elbow strike from Draven, against the cage.
Draven throws an elbow that misses.
Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Draven's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. Draven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman. Draven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Draven scores with an uppercut up the middle. Draven throws an elbow but it misses.
Draven throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draven. Hageman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Draven trying to control the position but instead, Hageman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Draven into the cage. Hageman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Draven walks away with a smile on his face. Hageman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hageman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hageman tries to bum rush Draven with a series of wild strikes but Draven uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hageman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Draven throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Draven. Hageman throws a series of punches but Draven avoids them all with ease. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman avoids the head kick by Draven.
Draven takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Hageman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4##CL2# Hageman closes the distance and clinches. Draven is pushing Hageman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Draven misses with an elbow over the top. Draven throws a head punch that misses. Draven trying to control the position but instead, Hageman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Draven into the cage. Draven is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! A right hook to the body lands for Hageman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Draven will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Hageman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Draven lands the left hand. Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hageman lands a two punch combo.
Draven lands a head shot. Draven lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Draven.#ROC#Hageman is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Diego Hageman's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Draven looks to land a body kick but Hageman moved away. Hageman is still on wobbly legs! Can Draven finish him? A head kick from Hageman lands but Draven takes it in his stride. Hageman seems to have recovered his senses. Hageman moves out of range of the body kick. Despite the aggression on Hageman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Draven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Draven looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range. Despite the aggression on Hageman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hageman misses with a two punch combination.
Draven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around? Draven throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. And Hageman tries to counter it with a takedown but Draven pushes his down on his head and steps out. Draven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman unleashes a big counter combination but Draven bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hageman misses with a head kick.
Draven tries to counter by clinching up but Hageman breaks away and moves out of range.#T1# Hageman scores with a head kick. Draven tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hageman throws a combination. Draven tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Draven.
Hageman throws a right hand that Draven ducks under and follows up with a left that Draven also avoids with ease. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Draven with the inside leg kick. Draven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hageman duly obliges. Draven throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action! Draven scores with a jab to the body. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hageman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Draven - the referee stops the clock and Hageman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Draven. Hageman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Draven lands with an overhand left.#CUT#Diego Hageman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2# Draven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Draven.
Hageman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draven circles away quickly and effectively. Draven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hageman. Hageman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Draven. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hageman scores with a jab to the jaw. Hageman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Draven is able to avoid easily. Draven dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Draven throws the kick towards the body but Hageman avoids it. Hageman avoids the head kick by Draven.
Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Draven cracks Hageman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Draven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman avoids the head kick by Draven.
Draven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it. Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draven swats him away and circles back towards the center. Draven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3# Draven looks to land a combination but Hageman avoids it well. Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hageman is looking to clinch. Draven looks to land a combination but Hageman avoids it well. Hageman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Draven defends it well.#CL2# Draven tries to keep at a distance but Hageman has taken the fight into the clinch. Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Draven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. Draven misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hageman blocks a body shot from Draven. Draven is looking to control Hageman's arms but Hageman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Draven has his back to the cage. Draven throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Hageman lands a shoulder strike. Draven pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Draven takes a shot to the head. Draven tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Draven back against the cage. Draven tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Draven cracks Hageman with a nice body shot. A short right from Hageman on the inside. Draven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagemans head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Draven is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hageman tries a body shot but Draven blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Draven.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Eric Draven showed his dominance in that final round. Well Draven 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven! Eric Draven thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 431: Kuznetsov VS Asmundsen
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1# Akechi takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Akechi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2# Akechi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hageman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Akechi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hageman is avoiding damage well.
Akechi lands an elbow. Akechi working the ground and pound from side control. Hageman is not content to let Akechi control the position. Akechi in side control, throwing shots but Hageman defends. Akechi cracks Hageman with a big elbow. Hageman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Akechi. Hageman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akechi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1# Hageman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Akechi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hageman defending well though. Akechi lands strikes from half guard. Akechi working the head and body with strikes. Akechi tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it. Hageman is staying active underneath Akechi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Akechi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Akechi working the head and body with strikes. #T2# Akechi is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Akechi works his way into full mount! Akechi working the ground and pound effectively.
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Akechi's attempts to control the action. Akechi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
Akechi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hageman?
#T3# Akechi landing strikes from the mount. Akechi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Akechi with a couple of short strikes. A nice elbow there by Akechi. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Akechi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hageman is in a horrible position here. Akechi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akechi with shots to the head and body - Hageman looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Hageman is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Akechi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Akechi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hageman?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Akechi working Hageman over with strikes here. Akechi lands a couple of good shots and Hageman has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Akechi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Akechi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hageman could be in trouble here!
Our spies down at at Rings Russia inform us that Akechi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Akechi wants to control the position but Hageman frees himself and scrambles - Akechi manages to regain control in side control.
Akechi is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Akechi works to advance to full mount. Hageman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Akechi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CUT2#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Akechi moves out of range of the body kick from Hageman.
Nice shot lands for Akechi.#CL# Hageman rushes Akechi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Akechi lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. #TD2# Akechi has picked Hageman up - he's going for a ride! Akechi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Akechi lands strikes from half guard. Akechi scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Akechi lands with a punch from half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akechi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akechi's back! You can see the frustration on Akechi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB# Akechi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hageman's arms. #T1# Akechi can't escape the position.
#SUB# Hageman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Akechi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Akechi breaks Hageman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully. #T2# Akechi throws a big elbow that misses. Akechi postures up in Hageman's guard and throws a big left but Hageman blocks it. Akechi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Akechi wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position. Akechi scoring with some ground and pound. Hageman has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle. Jubei Akechi has got the better of the ground game so far. Akechi trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Akechi lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Hageman has his foot on Akechi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akechi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3# Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Akechi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Akechi is stalling here. Hageman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Akechi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hageman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Akechi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hageman off and has taken his back! Hageman is covering up but some of the strikes from Akechi are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Akechi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Akechi.
Akechi scores with punches from the back.
#T4# Hageman tries to roll but Akechi sticks to his back.
Akechi is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hageman. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT2#Diego Hageman's cut is getting worse. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Akechi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hageman doesn't escape. Akechi is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Akechi.
Akechi has Hageman flattened out and is raining down punches. Oh Hageman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hageman wants to get back to his feet. Hageman seems to have got his legs back now. Akechi lands shots from the back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##TD2# Akechi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Akechi with a nice head shot there. Akechi works over Hageman with some ground and pound from guard. Akechi wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Akechi throwing strikes but missing. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akechi working some strikes from top position. Akechi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Akechi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Akechi wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Hageman is trying to keep Akechi in close.
Akechi trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Hageman 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. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. A jab from Akechi misses. Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman walks into a jab. Hageman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Akechi if he has to take too many more of those.
Hageman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akechi wants to counter the offense by Hageman and move into the clinch position. A lazy body kick from Hageman and Akechi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Akechi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hageman doesn't seem bothered though. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi. Akechi leaves Hageman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Akechi connects with the punch. Hageman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Hageman tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Akechi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully. Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Akechi works over Hageman with some ground and pound from guard. Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hageman being controlled here, momentarily. Let's hope that Akechi 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.#T4##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Akechi slips a jab and a cross from Hageman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Nice body punch from Akechi. Akechi fails in his attempt to clinch. Hageman shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Jubei Akechi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Akechi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi! Jubei Akechi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1# Hageman throws a series of punches but Thoressen avoids them all with ease. Nice uppercut lands for Hageman. That snapped Thoressen's head back.
Hageman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hageman. Thoressen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hageman tries to clinch up but Thoressen circles away and keeps his distance. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thoressen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# Hageman shoots in and bounces Thoressen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hageman throwing strikes from guard but Thoressen blocks nicely. #T1# Hageman trying to control but Thoressen is working from the bottom. Thoressen controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself. Thoressen seems keen to control Hageman's posture. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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. Thoressen looking for a sweep. Not yet Thoressen, not yet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoressen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hageman - that will leave a mark!
Thoressen looks winded! Hageman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL# Hageman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head. Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hageman. Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Hageman lands with a short shot to the head. Hageman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Hageman. Hageman blocks an uppercut.
#TD# Hageman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thoressen uses from the top position. Hageman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thoressen's guard. #REVR# Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4# Hageman works a leg free and moves into half guard. Hageman drops an elbow to the side of Thoressen's head. Thoressen is trying to maintain the position but Hageman is very close to passing his half guard. Thoressen tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg. Hageman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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# Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Some wild striking there from Hageman.
Hageman looks to land a combination but Thoressen avoids it well. Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around? Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thoressen, as that shot connected.
Hageman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL# Hageman has closed the distance and engaged Thoressen in a clinch.
Hageman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hageman is trying to drag Thoressen to the mat but Thoressen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen throws a head punch that misses. Thoressen is breathing heavily.#T1# Hageman lands an uppercut. Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thoressen working aggressively here.
#TD# Hageman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hageman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Thoressen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thoressen is one step ahead there. Thoressen postures up.
#T2# Hageman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thoressen's guard. #REVR# Thoressen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. Thoressen is trying to keep Hageman in close.
#T3# Hageman is looking to work some ground and pound but Thoressen has wrist control. Thoressen working a defensive guard here.
Hageman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU# Hageman stands up from guard. Let's bang! Hageman throws a combination. Thoressen tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hageman tries to clinch up. Hageman darts in looking for a takedown but Thoressen gets double underhooks and turns Hageman into the cage. Thoressen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Hageman takes a shot to the head. Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hageman can't get the takedown.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen. Hageman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thoressen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hageman scores with a one two! Thoressen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Hageman throws a combination. Thoressen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Thoressen is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. No luck for Hageman with that takedown attempt. Thoressen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hageman finish him? Hageman slips a straight right by Thoressen. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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# Thoressen defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand. Thoressen seems to have recovered his senses. Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hageman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thoressen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hageman somewhat. Thoressen throws a counter combo. Thoressen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman. Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick. Hageman throws a right hand that Thoressen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thoressen also avoids with ease. Thoressen throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Thoressen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Thoressen moves out of range easily. Hageman connects with a high kick. #CL# Thoressen gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hageman lands with a left to the head. #T1# Thoressen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hageman fails to pull guard.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Diego Hageman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hageman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen. Thoressen scores with a shoulder strike. Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen lands a shot to the body. Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen missing with knees to the body.
Hageman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow. Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hageman blocks it with crossed arms. A short right from Hageman on the inside. 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! Hageman tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside. Thoressen working aggressively here.
#TD# Hageman wants the takedown. Thoressen is fighting it off but Hageman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thoressen's guard against the cage. Thoressen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hageman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman tries to pull guard but Thoressen forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hageman blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoressen. Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch. Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD# Hageman successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman keeping full guard, as Thoressen tries to pass. Hageman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hageman wants to get back to his feet but Thoressen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Thoressen wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thoressen is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Magnus Thoressen. I think Hageman 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
GC 420 Abner vs. Ragnaar
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1# Hageman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hageman looks to land a combination. Thai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2# Hageman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body. Hageman is trying to pull guard but Thai has him pressed against the cage. Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman looking for a takedown. Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
#BC# Thai breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Hageman rushes Thai and presses him up against the cage. Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1# Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Hageman takes an elbow to the forehead. Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow. Thai is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hageman avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hageman avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges. Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hageman avoids it. Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
Thai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow. Thai prevents a body shot from Hageman. Hageman blocks an elbow strike. Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Hageman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman blocks a body shot from Thai. #T3# Hageman lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hageman takes a knee to the side of the body. Thai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Hageman misses with some punches.
#TD2# Hageman manages to pull guard.
Thai looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Thai is looking to sweep but instead, Hageman has passed into half guard.
#SUB2# Hageman is looking for a kimura but Thai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage. #T4# Thai is concentrating on defense, preventing Hageman from advancing position. Hageman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Hageman wants to work for an arm triangle but Thai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hageman is looking to stall here but Thai recovers full guard. Thai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. #REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Long Thai will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Hageman doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hageman throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
#CL2# Thai gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. Thai missing with knees to the body.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike. Hageman lands with a light punch inside. Long Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thai blocks a body shot from Hageman. Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Hageman won't want to take too many of those. Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Hageman keeps control of Thai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hageman as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Hageman struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage. Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body. #T2# Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body. Thai blocks a body shot from Hageman. Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Hageman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Thai is proving a slippery customer.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position. Thai preventing the sweep. #T3# Thai is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Thai has managed to sneak the leg through. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thai in particular looking to stall. Hageman tries to roll over but Thai keeps him under control. Hageman wants to get back to full guard but Thai has mounted him! Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Thai's attempts to control the action. #T4# Thai content just to control the position here. Hageman wants to control but Thai is having none of it. Thai controlling from mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thai looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Hageman. Thai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Thai blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Thai is looking to counter punch. Hageman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
#BC# Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Hageman. Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman looks to land a combination. Thai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hageman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Hageman breaks away and moves out of range. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Thai moves out of range easily. Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1# Hageman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman walks into a left hand. Hageman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thai but Thai pushes him off and we're back to square one. A head kick misses from Hageman. Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hageman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thai is able to avoid easily. Hageman misses with the combination.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hageman. Hageman wants to clinch. Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hageman manages to circle out of the way. Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hageman is looking to slow Thai down with leg kicks. #T2# Hageman moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off. Hageman scores with a three punch combo!
Hageman tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance. Thai tries to score with a low kick but Hageman moves his leg out of the way. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away. Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Hageman breaks away and moves out of range. Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman. Hageman tries for a takedown but Thai circles away easily#CL# and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body. Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
#T3# Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hageman takes an elbow to the forehead. Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hageman avoids it. Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body. Hageman is trying to pull guard but Thai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Hageman avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Hageman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thai is defending well. Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Hageman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow. #T4# Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Hageman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hageman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thai pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hageman lands with a short shot to the head. Hageman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hageman avoids it. Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hageman.
Hageman lands a nice uppercut. 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# Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Long Thai. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thai, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai! |
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Event:
GC 416 Garrett vs. Sailcirc
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# Hageman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Bosque catches Hageman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd cheers as Del Bosque lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hageman doesn't seem phased though. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it. Del Bosque bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hageman's head. Hageman tries to clinch up and Del Bosque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Del Bosque throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Despite the aggression on Hageman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hageman tries to land a front kick but Del Bosque steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Del Bosque just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque lands a nice looking body kick. Del Bosque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hageman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Del Bosque walks into a left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Del Bosque listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Del Bosque feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Del Bosque connects with a crisp jab. Hageman cracks Del Bosque with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1# Hageman tries to clinch up. Hageman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Del Bosque sprawls well. Del Bosque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hageman gets slowly back to his feet. A combination from Del Bosque does no damage. Hageman moves in looking to clinch but Del Bosque pushes him off. Del Bosque misses with a low kick. Del Bosque stuffs the takedown. Hageman fails to land the takedown. Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman. Del Bosque jabbing away but nothing is landing. A shot to the liver by Del Bosque. Beautiful body shot. Del Bosque connects with a solid leg kick. Hageman misses with a head kick.
Del Bosque scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hageman blocks the body kick.
Hageman wants to clinch up but Del Bosque keeps it at a distance. Del Bosque looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range.#T2# Del Bosque throws a wild body kick that Hageman sees coming a mile off. Hageman keeps Del Bosque at a distance using the push kick. Del Bosque blocks the body kick.
Hageman shoots in for a double leg but Del Bosque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Hageman gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hageman blocks a body shot from Del Bosque. Hageman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Del Bosque walks away with a smile on his face. Hageman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Hageman drives through and clinches with Del Bosque against the cage.
Del Bosque tries a knee to the head but Hageman blocks it.
Del Bosque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hageman.
Del Bosque cracks Hageman with a nice body shot. Hageman avoids the elbow strike from Del Bosque, against the cage.
Del Bosque stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Bosque obliges. A nice right hand lands inside from Del Bosque. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Del Bosque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Del Bosque is trying to break free. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Bosque lands a hook to the side of the head. Hageman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hageman blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque is trying to break the clinch but Hageman has him pressed against the cage. Hageman prevents a body shot from Del Bosque. Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Bosque connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hageman's face.
#BC# Del Bosque breaks the clinch.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman thumps Del Bosque with a low kick. Del Bosque throws a low kick but Hageman avoids it. Del Bosque swings for the body but Hageman moves out of range.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque. Del Bosque fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hageman is out of range. Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Hageman throws a shot from downtown. Del Bosque moves away and avoids it. Del Bosque swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hageman lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut. Hageman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Bosque paws at him with a jab and circles away. Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Del Bosque scores with a jab. Del Bosque swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hageman. Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Del Bosque tries to land a leg kick but Hageman saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Hageman. A clash of legs there as Hageman blocks the low kick. Del Bosque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Del Bosque throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Del Bosque throws a hook but Hageman avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Del Bosque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Del Bosque tests Hageman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Del Bosque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hageman's head backwards. Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman. Del Bosque tries to bum rush Hageman with a series of wild strikes but Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hageman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hageman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Bosque swats him away and circles back towards the center. Del Bosque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Bosque wants it to stay on the feet. Hageman misses with a looping right. Hageman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Del Bosque back to the cage. Hageman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2# Hageman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Del Bosque is trying to control Hageman's posture but Hageman avoids it. #T1# Del Bosque pushes Hageman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hageman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Del Bosque is trying to control Hageman's posture but Hageman avoids it. Del Bosque is looking for a sweep.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Hageman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Del Bosque is trying to control Hageman's posture but Hageman avoids it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Del Bosque looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range. Del Bosque throws a leg kick that misses. Severo Del Bosque is winning the standup battle so far. Hageman is looking to clinch but Del Bosque is avoiding it.
Del Bosque tries to land a front kick but Hageman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Del Bosque throws out a loose jab but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Hageman blocks the body kick.
Del Bosque looks to land a combination but Hageman avoids it well. Del Bosque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around? Del Bosque tries a low kick but Hageman avoids it. As Del Bosque backs off Hageman throws a huge counter combo but Del Bosque manages to avoid it all. Del Bosque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Bosque avoids a kick to the body.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Del Bosque is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Del Bosque misses the target. A right-left combo lands from Hageman. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hageman to counter with a crisp jab. Del Bosque dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hageman throws a head kick that Del Bosque semi-blocks.
Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Del Bosque scores with a body shot.
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! Hageman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hageman 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. Hageman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Bosque.#T4# Del Bosque lands with a nice body kick. Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Bosque. Del Bosque misses with a low kick. Del Bosque tries to work over Hageman's front leg with a kick but Hageman checks it. Good standup being displayed there by Del Bosque as he connects with a hook. Del Bosque avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Bosque. Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque. Del Bosque scoring well with a low kick there.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Hageman sees it coming and checks it nicely. Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Hageman misses with a double jab.
Del Bosque misses with a leg kick and Hageman counters with a two punch combo. Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Del Bosque. Del Bosque takes a kick to the side of the head. Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque. Hageman blocks a head kick by Del Bosque.
Hageman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Bosque circles away quickly and effectively. Hageman falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Del Bosque to counter with a crisp jab. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Hageman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Del Bosque on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Del Bosque scores with a nice head shot. Hageman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hageman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Bosque circles away quickly and effectively. Del Bosque throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Del Bosque throws a body punch but Hageman moves out of range. Hageman wants to clinch and Del Bosque counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.#T1# Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Del Bosque counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Nice jab there from Del Bosque. Hageman tries to clinch but Del Bosque moves out of range. Del Bosque throws a low kick but Hageman avoids it. Del Bosque cracks Hageman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Del Bosque lands a really nice looking cross but Hageman seems unphased.
Hageman misses with a wild combination.
Del Bosque pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hageman is out of range and Del Bosque settles back down. Del Bosque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Del Bosque throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Del Bosque throws a nice inside leg kick. Del Bosque connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hageman lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Del Bosque tries a head kick but it misses.
Hageman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hageman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hageman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2# Del Bosque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it. Hageman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Bosque scores with a jab. Hageman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hageman drops his hands momentarily and Del Bosque takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hageman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Good leg kick by Del Bosque. Del Bosque throws a shot from downtown. Hageman moves away and avoids it. Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Bosque. Del Bosque cracks Hageman with a good jab. Del Bosque takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Del Bosque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hageman misses with a two punch combination.
Hageman scores with a three punch combo!
Hageman avoids the body shot from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Bosque swats him away and circles back towards the center. Del Bosque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Del Bosque blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Hageman scores with a head kick.
Hageman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Del Bosque lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Hageman does no damage. Hageman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hageman there as he acknowledges the shot. Hageman takes one to the chin there. Hageman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Bosque tries to avoid it but Hageman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Bosque to the ground. Del Bosque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hageman avoids the head kick by Del Bosque.
Hageman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Del Bosque with a nice cross. Hageman tries to move into range but Del Bosque moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hageman moves out of range of the leg kick from Del Bosque.#T4# Del Bosque delivers a nice body kick. Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jab from Del Bosque. Hageman blocks a head kick by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hageman. Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman. Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque. Hageman throws a push kick but Del Bosque slaps the foot to one side. A head kick by Hageman misses and Del Bosque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hageman thinking. Hageman needs to keep his hands up - Del Bosque had a free shot at his head there. Hageman tries to clinch there but Del Bosque circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Del Bosque thuds his right hand into Hageman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Del Bosque takes a kick to the side of the head. Del Bosque tests Hageman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hageman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight! Severo Del Bosque showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Bosque, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severo Del Bosque! In his post fight interview, Severo Del Bosque started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GC 412 Waller vs. Christie
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Hageman drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Henderson breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Henderson looking to score a takedown here. Hageman is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in Hageman's guard. Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Henderson 's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Henderson stays in close to Hageman's body and controls the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hageman has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hageman keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hageman prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch. Hageman has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Henderson blocks a body shot from Hageman. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hageman wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Henderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Henderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hageman lands with a kick to the temple. Henderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Henderson missing with a left hand there. Hageman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hageman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Henderson . A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hageman! But no joy. Hageman throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
No luck for Hageman with that takedown attempt. Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman.#T3# Nice uppercut there from Henderson .#TD# Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hageman to the mat! Hageman manages to get full guard. Henderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Henderson '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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Henderson wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. Hageman wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it. #T4# Henderson wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Henderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hageman to the ground. Henderson is now in Hageman's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hageman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hageman, not yet. Hageman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Henderson 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# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hageman. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Some wild striking there from Hageman.
Hageman tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Hageman backpedaling.
#CL2# Hageman takes the fight into the clinch. Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson . #BC# Henderson manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hageman's guard. Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T1# Henderson trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Henderson is stalling in the full guard. Henderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hageman for as long as he can get away with. Henderson trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hageman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes. Hageman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target. Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman. A jab from Henderson finds it's way through Hageman's defenses. Henderson misses the shot to the body. As Henderson backs off Hageman throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.#CL2# Hageman moves into the clinch. Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henderson wants to break free but Hageman has control.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling the position. Hageman prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch. Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Henderson wants to break free but Hageman has control.
#BC# Henderson breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Henderson . Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD# Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3# Hageman is trying to improve his position. Hageman seems a little lost for a moment, as Henderson dominates the positioning. Hageman is trying to get back to half guard. Henderson controls the position. Henderson wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. Henderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hageman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Henderson trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Hageman closes the distance and clinches. Hageman wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Henderson tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. Hageman goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Henderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Henderson dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Henderson lands with a good body shot. Nice uppercut there from Henderson . Hageman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hageman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around? Hageman shoots in but no luck this time. Henderson connects with a body shot.#CL2# Hageman forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches. Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling him. Hageman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson 's efforts to push away. Hageman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Hageman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Henderson regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard. #SUB# Henderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hageman 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 Henderson . Hageman working the ground and pound but Henderson is defending the strikes. #T1# Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Henderson has his hands clasped together around Hageman's back. He's all about the action. Henderson wants to get back to full guard. Ryan Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Henderson actively working from the bottom here. Henderson tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Henderson gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Henderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hageman stacks Henderson 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 Hageman! Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Hageman is trying to get an arm triangle but Henderson is defending well. #T3# Henderson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Hageman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hageman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Henderson tries to bench press Hageman off him but Hageman keeps the position. Henderson wants to control but Hageman postures up.#T4# 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. Henderson sneaks back into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Henderson is looking to control Hageman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted? Henderson wants to improve his position but Hageman is controlling well.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Henderson tries to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling the position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hageman. Hageman prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.#BC# Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Ryan Henderson . Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson , 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Henderson ! An out of breath and clearly excited Ryan Henderson thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GC 407 Chang vs. Kosmanov
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1# Hageman throws a nice looking combination but Camacho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD# Camacho gets the takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Camacho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hageman, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Camacho is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hageman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Camacho gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hageman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Camacho lets go of the hold and Hageman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jermaine Camacho! |
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Event:
GC 402
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1# Del Bosque lands a lovely overhand right. Hageman checks the leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Del Bosque. Hageman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Del Bosque lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hageman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Hageman with a poor takedown letting Del Bosque counter with a right hand. Del Bosque lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hageman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Del Bosque sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hageman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hageman backing away here, and Del Bosque unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Hageman takes one to the chin there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hageman or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Bosque, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hageman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hageman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Jab from Del Bosque. Decent striking displayed by Del Bosque there.#T1# Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Bosque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A swing and a miss from Del Bosque. Hageman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Del Bosque thows a left - swing and a miss! Del Bosque throws a half hearted mid kick. Hageman slips a jab from Del Bosque. Hageman throws a head kick but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque jabs Hageman right on the nose. Hageman blinks but takes it well. Del Bosque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the liver by Del Bosque. Beautiful body shot. Hageman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL# Hageman takes the fight into the clinch. Hageman is trying to drag Del Bosque to the mat but Del Bosque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Del Bosque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Del Bosque tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Del Bosque back against the cage. Del Bosque with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Del Bosque trying to land knees to the body.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Bosque tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. Del Bosque misses with the head strike.
Del Bosque can't find room to land a body shot as Hageman controls the action.
Hageman avoiding damage as Del Bosque throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Del Bosque gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Del Bosque's head. Hageman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Bosque pulls him back up using the underhooks. Del Bosque has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Del Bosque tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Del Bosque.
Hageman can't get the takedown.
#T3# Hageman lands a shot to the body. Hageman blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hageman. Hageman dodges an elbow strike from Del Bosque.
Hageman prevents a body shot from Del Bosque. Del Bosque tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body. Del Bosque lands a body punch. Del Bosque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hageman takes a knee to the side of the body. Del Bosque trying to land knees to the body.
Del Bosque throws an elbow but it misses.
Del Bosque works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Del Bosque swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Del Bosque fails to land. #T4# Del Bosque struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Hageman prevents a body shot from Del Bosque. #TD# Del Bosque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hageman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Del Bosque to the mat. Del Bosque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Del Bosque looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hageman content to stall in guard here. Del Bosque is trying to keep Hageman in close.
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! Del Bosque might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hageman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD# Hageman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Del Bosque has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hageman is looking to stall here but Del Bosque recovers full guard. #SU# Del Bosque is working an open guard so Hageman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Hageman has Del Bosque up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Bosque swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Del Bosque prevents the takedown attempt.
Del Bosque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Del Bosque misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Bosque can't find room to land a body shot as Hageman controls the action.
Hageman gets through Del Bosque's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hageman dodges an elbow strike from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hageman blocks it with crossed arms. Del Bosque is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hageman is working for takedown but Del Bosque is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Del Bosque goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Bosque misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. Del Bosque has had enough of the clinch but Hageman keeps him there for the moment. Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman tries to score a body lock takedown but Del Bosque shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hageman blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Del Bosque creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hageman wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Del Bosque as the two fighters clinch.
Hageman avoids a wild elbow strike from Del Bosque. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Bosque digs a right hand into Hageman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hageman's gas tank. Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Del Bosque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses. Del Bosque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hageman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Del Bosque throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3# Del Bosque is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Del Bosque tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Del Bosque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Del Bosque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hageman.
Del Bosque struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Del Bosque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Bosque prevents the takedown attempt.
Del Bosque lands a hook to the side of the head. Del Bosque is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hageman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4# Hageman blocks an elbow strike. Del Bosque misses with some punches.
#BC2# Del Bosque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Del Bosque avoids them all with ease. A nice leg kick lands there from Del Bosque. A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Hageman misses with a double jab
and Del Bosque counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Del Bosque scores with a head kick.
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Bosque paws at him with a jab and circles away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Del Bosque feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Del Bosque tries to score with a low kick but Hageman moves his leg out of the way. Hageman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Del Bosque clobbers Hageman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Del Bosque misses with a straight right. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque 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. This is the final round!#R3# Hageman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Del Bosque has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hageman is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hageman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hageman. Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it. Del Bosque lands a lovely overhand right. Severo Del Bosque seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman fails with a takedown attempt. Hageman looks for a takedown but Del Bosque sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hageman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hageman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Del Bosque can pounce on him.
#TD# Hageman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Del Bosque was covering up waiting for the punch and Hageman finishes the takedown easily into guard. Del Bosque wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Del Bosque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Del Bosque wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position. Hageman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Del Bosque showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hageman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hageman, not yet. #SUB# Hageman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Bosque defends well. Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Del Bosque showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3# Del Bosque tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hageman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hageman throws a combination that misses and Del Bosque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Bosque enables Hageman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Bosque manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Del Bosque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Del Bosque slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard.#REVB##T4# Del Bosque is stalling in the full guard. Hageman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Severo Del Bosque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Del Bosque winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severo Del Bosque! Severo Del Bosque bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hageman thows a body kick. Fagan tries to catch it but that hurt him. The fighters circle momentarily. Hageman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hageman moves into range and connects with a jab. A swing and a miss from Hageman. Hageman staying out of range there. Fagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman lands a jab to the nose. Fagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hageman walks into a jab. Fagan avoids a kick to the body.
Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fagan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fagan avoids the body shot from Hageman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman scores with a spinning back kick! Fagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fagan. Fagan misses with a series of wild punches.
Fagan misses with a two punch combination.
Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fagan! But no joy. Fagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fagan there as he acknowledges the shot. Hageman is looking to chop away at Fagan's legs. Fagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1# Hageman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fagan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Fagan takes one to the side of the head.
Fagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hageman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fagan.
Fagan cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hageman misses the shot to the body. Fagan misses with a looping right. Hageman avoids the body shot from Fagan.
Hageman cracks Fagan with a right hand to the side of the head. A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target. Fagan wants to counter with a clinch but Hageman pushes him away. Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fagan. A chopping leg kick lands by Hageman. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Fagan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hageman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paddy Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman connects with a leg kick. Fagan misses the shot to the body. #T2# Hageman lands with an uppercut that bounces Fagan off the cage and back into range. Hageman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hageman. Hageman misses the shot to the body. Hageman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Fagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range. Fagan avoids the head kick by Hageman.
A little jabbing left from Fagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Hageman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
It looks like Hageman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Fagan misses with a left hand and Hageman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fagan thinking. Fagan throws a series of punches but Hageman avoids them all with ease. Hageman slips a jab and a cross from Fagan.
Fagan punishes Hageman's body with a nice straight punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet. Fagan punishes Hageman's body with a nice straight punch. Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagan is just out of range. Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Some wild striking there from Hageman.
Fagan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hageman misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Fagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fagan throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman. Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. Fagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman moves out of range as Fagan strikes. Fagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hageman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Fagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hageman throws a right hand that Fagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Fagan also avoids with ease. Fagan takes one to the chin there. Hageman thows a left - swing and a miss! Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fagan throws a body punch but Hageman moves out of range. Hageman thuds his right hand into Fagan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman slips under a jab. Fagan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hageman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4# Fagan lands with a cross. Hageman thows a left - swing and a miss! Hageman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hageman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fagan throws out the jab. Hageman looks to throw the jab but Fagan is out of range. Fagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
#CL2# Hageman tries to keep at a distance but Fagan has taken the fight into the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Fagan throws an elbow but misses. A hook to the body from Fagan.
Fagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hageman. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hageman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC# Hageman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hageman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fagan. Fagan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hageman throws a big shot that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A jab from Fagan misses. Hageman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Fagan is rocked! No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hageman slips a jab and a cross from Fagan.
Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far. Fagan throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it. Fagan throws a shot from downtown. Hageman moves away and avoids it. Fagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fagan throws a hook but Hageman blocks it. Fagan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hageman in his tracks. Fagan is looking to clinch. Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hageman moves out of range of the strikes. Hageman looks for the body kick but Fagan saw that one coming. Fagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Hageman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hageman. Hageman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fagan. That did some damage! Fagan lands a nice shot that snaps Hageman's head back.
Hageman misses with an uppercut. Hageman throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# Hageman jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hageman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fagan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hageman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fagan. Fagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it. Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagan is just out of range. Hageman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hageman finish him? Fagan slips under a jab from Hageman. Fagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Fagan. Hageman scores with a decent looking hook. Hageman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hageman 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! Fagan scores with a sloppy right hand. Hageman should have avoided that one. No joy there for Fagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fagan throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hageman, as that shot connected.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hageman! Fagan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
Syn 690 Magufuli vs Borjigin
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rock lands with a shot to the body. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it. Hageman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a thumping low kick. Hageman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rock 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. Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock is looking to chop away at Hageman's legs. Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman lands with a nice body punch. Rock checks a low kick from Hageman. Rock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hageman gets off balance looking for a body kick and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman connects with a leg kick. Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman misses the jab. Rock half committed to a counter leg kick. Rock ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Hageman lands with a nice combination. Rock backs away looking to recover. Rock blocks the body kick.
#T1# Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Hageman throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hageman thinking. Hageman swings widly with a right hand
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut. Rock takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hageman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Rock misses with a body shot.
#CL# Rock rushes Hageman and presses him up against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman blocks a body shot from Rock. Hageman prevents a body shot from Rock. Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# A shot in the inside from Hageman. Hageman working aggressively here.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rock lands a left hand.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hageman won't allow it.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rock blocking some punches.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hageman lands with a left to the head. Rock tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage. #T3# Hageman misses with the head strike.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman blocks a body shot from Rock. Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Hageman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hageman can turn it around. Rock tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Hageman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not. Rock misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head. Nice body punch from Rock. #BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch. Rock half committed to a counter leg kick. A cross from Rock lands.#T4# Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hageman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hageman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rock ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hageman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut. Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Rock. Rock checks a leg kick. Hageman connects with a leg kick. Hageman looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hageman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Rock jabs Hageman to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Will Rock will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman throws a combination that misses and Rock counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman misses with a leg kick #CL# and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock. Hageman blocks a body shot from Rock. Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. #TD# Rock jumps into guard, dragging Hageman to the mat.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily.#SUB# Rock looking for a guillotine here but Hageman defends easily.
Hageman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rock is trying to control the position but Hageman postures up. #T1# Hageman sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hageman tries to stand but Rock is controlling from the bottom. Rock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted. Hageman slips nicely into half guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Hageman is taking a breather. Rock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Hageman trying to control the action but Rock is working from the bottom. Rock trying to control here.
Rock is pressing down on Hageman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB# Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2# Hageman gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting. Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock throws a hook but Hageman blocks it. Rock throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it. Hageman misses with a looping left. Hageman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hageman throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hageman. Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4# Hageman throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily. Donk. Rock catches Hageman right on the button with a cross. Hageman thumps Rock with a low kick. Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hageman. Rock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Hageman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#That has opened up Diego Hageman's cut even more. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman staying out of range there. Rock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHageman. Rock is looking to score with low kicks. Hageman feints a counter leg kick. Hageman misses with a head kick.
Rock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hageman.
A head kick misses from Hageman. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hageman scores with a hook. Rock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hageman catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Hageman looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely. Hageman throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it. Rock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hageman lands a glancing blow to the side of Rock's head. A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target. Jab by Rock. Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it. Rock throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it. Rock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet. Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it. Hageman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Rock counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman. Rock staying out of range there. Hageman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Hageman saw it coming and moves away.
#T1# Rock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Hageman is rocked! Hageman connects with a body shot. Hageman is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks. Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hageman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hageman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Hageman. Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hageman scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one. Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A head kick by Hageman misses letting Rock counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Diego Hageman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2# The crowd cheers as Hageman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman misses with a low kick. A leg kick checked by Rock.#KD# Rock cracks Hageman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hageman to stand back up! Hageman is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him? Hageman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Hageman seems to have recovered his senses. Rock stuns Hageman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Hageman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hageman tries a low kick but Rock avoids it. Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hageman misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rock throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Rock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3# Hageman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hageman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rock throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#Diego Hageman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Hageman throws a body kick that misses and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice body kick there by Hageman. Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely. Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hageman paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rock walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman.#CL# Rock moves into range and clinches up with Hageman. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Rock jumps guard but Hageman stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4# Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage. 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! Rock 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 Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hageman struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Will Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far. Good body shot from Hageman.
Rock tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hageman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hageman misses with some punches.
Hageman lands with a light punch inside. Hageman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hageman lands a right hand. Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Hageman.#TD# Rock jumps guard and drags Hageman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Diego Hageman. I think Hageman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
Syn 681 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansalainen checks a leg kick. Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target. Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Hageman throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it. Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but Hageman moved away. Hageman misses the jab. Kansalainen takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Kansalainen checks a low kick from Hageman. Kansalainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Good shot there by Hageman. Hageman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2# It looks like Tapani Kansalainen has been cut. Kansalainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A left and a right from Hageman both land. Nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman misses with a straight right. Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Kansalainen works over Hageman's head and body with a nice combination. A swing and a miss from Hageman. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hageman swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1# Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hageman misses with a hook. Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick. Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Hageman off balance momentarily. A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target. Hageman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head. Hageman throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily. Hageman throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it. Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Hageman checks a low kick from Kansalainen. Kansalainen swings for the body but Hageman moves out of range.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hageman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2# Hageman throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range. It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hageman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hageman pushes Kansalainen away with a front kick. Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen. Hageman avoids a kick to the body.
Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen. Kansalainen misses with a hook. Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hageman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hageman's head. Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen. Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away. Kansalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hageman. Hageman lands the left hand. Jab from Hageman. Hageman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen. Hageman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen. #T3# A shot to the liver by Hageman. Beautiful body shot. Nice body kick there by Hageman. Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kansalainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Hageman missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jab from Hageman. Hageman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Hageman moves away from the strike by Kansalainen. Hageman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Hageman throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily. Kansalainen sizes up Hageman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. 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! Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range. Hageman avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Hageman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hageman lands with an overhand left. Hageman moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen. Hageman throws a wild body kick that Kansalainen sees coming a mile off.#T4# Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hageman's head. Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hageman digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hageman, right into the meat.
Hageman lands with a good body shot. Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hageman throws out a powerful jab. Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hageman. Good shot there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Kansalainen misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kansalainen takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hageman throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away. A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hageman moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Hageman moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Hageman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it. Hageman avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left. Hageman throws a nice outside leg kick. Kansalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kansalainen takes one to the chin there. Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen. Hageman throws a wild body kick that Kansalainen sees coming a mile off. Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. Hageman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Hageman scores with a hook to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kansalainen motions for Hageman to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hageman misses with a looping left. Hageman scores with a jab to the head.
Kansalainen with a hook. Hageman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hageman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hageman doesn't seem phased though. Hageman throws a series of punches but Kansalainen avoids them all with ease. Hageman looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away. Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansalainen. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hageman. Hageman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hageman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Nice defenses there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hageman throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily. #T2# Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. Hageman throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem. Hageman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen. Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hageman swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Hageman misses with a straight left. Hageman misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kansalainen slips a jab from Hageman. Donk. Hageman catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross. Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen. A low kick from Hageman misses and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Hageman down. Kansalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hageman punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Hageman. Hageman moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.#T3# Hageman cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg. Hageman throws a nice inside leg kick. Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely. Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hageman's head. A right-left combo lands from Hageman. A jab from Hageman finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses. Hageman throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range. Hageman throws a body kick that misses. Kansalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kansalainen misses with a leg kick and Hageman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hageman lands a jab to the head.
Hageman tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Hageman misses with a body shot.
Hageman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen lands with a kick to the temple. Hageman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Kansalainen with a nice cross. Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman.#T4# Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen. Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range. A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick. Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hageman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target. Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a nice body shot. Hageman misses with a body kick. Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hageman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot. Hageman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hageman missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hageman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kansalainen lands a jab to Hageman's midsection. Kansalainen throws a combination. Hageman tries to block but a couple of punches get through. 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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kansalainen misses the shot to the body. Hageman misses with a low kick. Kansalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Crunch! Hageman slams his shin into Kansalainen's torso. Hageman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range. Hageman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kansalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hageman on the side of the head. Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Hageman should have avoided that one. Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily. Kansalainen checks a low kick from Hageman. Kansalainen misses with a right hand and Hageman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A good leg kick by Hageman. Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick. Kansalainen slips under a jab from Hageman. Hageman gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman slips a straight right by Kansalainen.#T1# Hageman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hageman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head. Kansalainen throws a hook but Hageman avoids it easily. Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Hageman manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Hageman moves his leg out of the way. Hageman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kansalainen scores with a nice strike. Hageman throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hageman. Hageman obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hageman to score with a decent uppercut. 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! Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hageman's calf. Hageman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts. A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen. Kansalainen connects with a body shot that sends Hageman's belly button to the back.#T2# Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Hageman defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand. Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hageman. Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot. Kansalainen slips a straight right by Hageman. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range. Kansalainen slips a straight right by Hageman. Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Hageman moved out of range nicely. Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Hageman.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily. #T3# Kansalainen connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hageman will feel that in the morning. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen. Hageman 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. Kansalainen throws a good cross that connects.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Hageman off balance momentarily. Kansalainen scores with a hook. Hageman works the jab nicely. Hageman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kansalainen with a nice cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hageman thows a left - swing and a miss! A big right from Kansalainen misses. Hageman connects with a crisp jab. Kansalainen misses with a head kick.
Hageman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4# Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away. Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hageman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansalainen is able to avoid easily. Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hageman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick from Kansalainen lands but Hageman takes it in his stride. Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen. Hageman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hageman connects with a crisp jab. Hageman checks a leg kick. Hageman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hageman. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kansalainen lands the left hand. Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hageman moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
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 Tapani Kansalainen. Well Kansalainen 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tapani Kansalainen! In his post fight interview, Tapani Kansalainen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Syn 676 Gravas vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1# Hageman misses with a body kick. Magomedov tries to clinch but Hageman is having none of it. Hageman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman scores with a jab to the jaw. Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT# It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut. A head kick misses from Hageman. Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hageman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Magomed Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman connects with a leg kick. Magomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Decent striking displayed by Hageman there. Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hageman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hageman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A combination from Hageman does no damage. Magomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Hageman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hageman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hageman blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov looks winded! Nice shot lands for Hageman. Magomedov throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Jab from Hageman. Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Hageman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magomedov. Hageman throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
#T1# Hageman connects with a body shot. Hageman scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC# Magomedov is rocked! Hageman drops Magomedov with a naaaaasty hook - Magomedov is in real trouble here! Hageman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
Syn 672 Dog vs Pendragon
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1# Puto tries to move into range but Hageman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A thudding body kick lands there by Hageman!
Hageman thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from Puto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Puto slips a straight right by Hageman. Hageman misses with a straight right. Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Puto's front leg but catches the back leg as Puto tries to avoid it. Puto throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman lands a nice hook to Puto's body. Puto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hageman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hageman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot. Puto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman lands with a cross. Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hageman connects with a leg kick. Puto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman lands with a nice combination. Puto backs away looking to recover.#T1# No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hageman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPuto. Hageman lands a head kick!
Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hageman throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Hageman backs off Puto throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all. Hageman tries to land a body kick and Puto counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman throws a hook but Puto blocks it. Hageman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hageman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hageman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hageman misses with a straight left. Puto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Hageman throws a big shot that misses. Hageman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPuto. Puto scores with a three punch combo!
Hageman misses with a shot to the body letting Puto counter with a right hand. Hageman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puto's calf. A jab from Hageman misses. As Hageman backs off Puto throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all. Hageman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puto's head backwards. Hageman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Puto shapes to counter with a head kick. Puto misses with a straight right. Hageman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Puto unleashes a big counter combination but Hageman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Puto blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Puto is looking for the big counter here. Puto checks the leg kick. Puto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Puto staying out of range there. Puto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3# Hageman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puto. That did some damage! Good standup being displayed there by Hageman as he connects with a hook. Hageman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puto looks to land a right hand but Hageman moved out of range. It appears Hageman was looking to counter with a kick there. Hageman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hageman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puto blocks a leg kick. Puto is trying to counter with his kicks. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hageman!
Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto moves out of range as Hageman throws a body kick.
Puto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4# Puto blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Puto throws out a counter right but Hageman avoids it with no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Puto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hageman can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Puto misses its intended target. Puto checks a low kick from Hageman. Puto throws a big counter head kick but Hageman avoids it with no problem. Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hageman, as that shot connected.
Hageman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Puto slips the punch. A little jabbing left from Puto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto. Hageman lands with a hook. Puto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman throws a nice looking combination but Puto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hageman throws a jab when Puto was well out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. 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# Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Puto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hageman. Hageman cracks Puto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hageman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Puto blocks a head kick by Hageman.
It seemed like Puto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hageman thumps Puto with a low kick. Puto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hageman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Puto throws a head kick that misses. Hageman 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. Hageman takes a kick to the side of the head. Hageman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Puto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A big right from Hageman misses. Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puto can do to turn this around?#T1# Hageman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hageman scores with a jab to the head.
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
#KD2# Puto lands a big head kick that sends Hageman tumbling to the mat! Puto takes a step backwards and waves Hageman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Hageman is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hageman tries to work over Puto's front leg with a kick but Puto checks it. Hageman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPuto. Oh Hageman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Puto checks a low kick from Hageman. Puto throws a counter combo. Hageman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Despite the aggression on Puto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hageman seems to have got his legs back now. Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. A good leg kick by Hageman. Hageman lands with a hook. Puto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Puto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# Hageman connects with a looping right hand.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hageman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Puto fails to land with a series of punches.
Hageman punishes Puto's body with a nice straight punch. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Puto ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Puto throws a counter combo. An inside leg kick from Hageman misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet. Puto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Puto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hageman has got the better of the exchanges. Hageman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Puto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Puto drops his hands momentarily and Hageman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far. Puto slips under a jab from Hageman. Hageman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hageman throws a hook but Puto blocks it. As Hageman backs off Puto throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all. Puto takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hageman throws the left hand but Puto avoids the punch easily. Puto throws a fast counter high kick but Hageman manages to duck under it in time. Pinchi Puto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hageman misses with a jab to the body
letting Puto counter with a right hand. #CUT2# Diego Hageman's cut is getting worse. Hageman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Puto unleashes a big counter combination but Hageman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Puto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd cheers as Hageman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puto doesn't seem phased though. Hageman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hageman. Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Puto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Some bone on bone action there as Puto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Puto avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Hageman misses the jab. As Hageman backs off Puto throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all. Nice uppercut lands for Hageman. That snapped Puto's head back.
Puto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hageman's head. Hageman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puto circles away quickly and effectively. Hageman blocks a head kick by Puto.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hageman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPuto. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hageman scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Hageman. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Hageman keeps Puto at a distance using the push kick. A head kick misses from Puto. Hageman throws a quick inside leg kick. Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Puto throws a nice looking combination but Hageman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hageman connects with a leg kick. Puto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sloppy strikes from Hageman. Those never looked like landing. Puto tries a head kick but it misses.
Puto drops his hands momentarily and Hageman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Puto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hageman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman tries to land a front kick but Puto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Puto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Hageman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puto. That one must have hurt. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot. Nice cross by Hageman.#T1# Puto throws a head kick that misses. Hageman throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
Hageman throws a body punch but Puto moves out of range. Hageman swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Puto throws a nice head kick!
Hageman works the jab nicely. Hageman tries to land a leg kick but Puto saw it coming and moves away.
Puto avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A combination from Puto does no damage. Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Hageman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hageman throws a series of punches but Puto avoids them all with ease. Hageman misses with a low kick. Hageman throws a sloppy body shot
and Puto counters with a crisp hook 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! Hageman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puto. Puto circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hageman missing with a left hand there. Puto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pinchi Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hageman thumps Puto with a low kick. Hageman motions for Puto to come forward. Hageman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Puto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Puto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hageman. Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hageman tried to score with a low kick but Puto checks it. Hageman lands a nice looking body kick.#T3# Hageman throws a right hand that misses
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand. Puto moves forwards but Hageman connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puto. Puto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Puto 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. Hageman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puto. That did some damage! Puto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A head kick misses from Puto. It looked like Hageman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puto. A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman throws the left hand but Puto avoids the punch easily. Hageman lands a jab to the nose. Hageman wants to land a leg kick but Puto is out of range. Puto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Puto moves out of range of the body kick from Hageman.
Puto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4# Puto tries a head kick but it misses.
Hageman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A shot to the liver by Hageman. Beautiful body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman misses with a leg kick and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# Diego Hageman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Hageman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puto in his tracks. A left and a right from Hageman both land. Nice combination. Hageman throws the left hand but Puto avoids the punch easily. Puto throws out a counter right but Hageman avoids it with no problem. Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hageman throws a leg kick enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab. Hageman lands a slapping body shot.
Hageman looks to land a combination. Puto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hageman tries to work over Puto's front leg with a kick but Puto checks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hageman 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!
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RS TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1# Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Communist. Communist scoring well with a low kick there.
Hageman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Communist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Communist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hageman slips under a jab. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Hageman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Communist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Communist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Communist misses the target. Hageman misses with a hook. Communist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Communist throws a head kick that Hageman semi-blocks.
Communist with a body punch. A glancing blow. Communist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Communist slips the punch. Communist misses with a shot to the body and Hageman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hageman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Communist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hageman connects with the punch. Hageman slips under a jab from Communist. Hageman throws a quick inside leg kick. A slow jab from Communist misses its intended target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1# Communist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hageman is out of range and Communist settles back down. Nice jab there from Communist. Hageman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Communist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hageman. Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Communist was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Hageman scores with a sloppy right hand. Communist should have avoided that one. Hageman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hageman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Communist moves out of range of the strikes. Hageman swinging wildly here.
Communist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hageman throws a front kick that sends Communist stumbling back into the cage. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hageman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hageman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hageman checks a leg kick. Communist checks a leg kick. #T2# Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Communist avoids a kick to the body.
Communist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hageman throws a body punch but Communist moves out of range. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Communist manages to avoid it. Communist is looking to counter punch. Communist swings for the body but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman blocks a jab. Hageman only half commits to the counter leg kick. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body. No joy there for Communist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Communist misses with a looping left. Hageman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Communist misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Communist. Communist misses with a hook. A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
Communist goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Communist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# Hageman throws a right hand that Communist ducks under and follows up with a left that Communist also avoids with ease. Communist ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Hageman misses with a wild body shot. Hageman cracks Communist with a good jab. A swing and a miss from Communist. Hageman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hageman tries to land a leg kick but Communist saw it coming and moves away.
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Communist. Communist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Communist. A kick lands to the mid section there for Communist. Communist getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Communist. Nice shot by Communist. This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hageman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hageman, right into the meat.
Hageman throws a jab but it's blocked by Communist. Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4# Communist throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Communist. Communist throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
Communist scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Communist drives through and clinches with Hageman against the cage.
Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hageman blocks an uppercut.
Hageman throws an elbow but it misses.
Communist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Communist scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist. Communist takes a shot to the head. Communist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Hageman. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hageman avoids the elbow strike from Communist, against the cage.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hageman lands with a left to the head. Communist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hageman or not. Communist misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Hageman 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# Communist scoring well with a low kick there.
Hageman thumps Communist with a low kick. Hageman staying out of range there. Communist lands the left hand. A punch combination from Communist misses. Hageman throws out a counter right but Communist avoids it with no problem. A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman.
Communist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Communist is looking for a counter combo. Hageman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hageman throws a leg kick but Communist moved away. Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Communist. Hageman throws out a leg kick but Communist moves out of range and Hageman only half commits. Hageman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hageman scores with a kick to the midsection. Hageman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
Hageman moves out of range of the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman throws out a loose jab but Communist uses good head movement to avoid it. Communist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hageman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Communist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Communist throws a big shot that misses. A little jabbing left from Hageman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Communist throws a head kick that misses. Communist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hageman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Communist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hageman connects with a solid leg kick. A cross from Communist lands. Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman avoids the body shot from Communist.
Communist throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Communist looks to land a left hand but Hageman moved out of range nicely. Communist lands with a straight right. Hageman didn't see that one coming. Communist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hageman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Communist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Communist connects with a crisp jab. Hageman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Communist's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Communist thumps Hageman with a low kick. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Communist moves away. Communist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hageman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Communist backs up against the cage.
#T2# Hageman throws a hook to the side of Communist's head but Communist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hageman throws a right hand that Communist ducks under and follows up with a left that Communist also avoids with ease. Jab from Communist. Hageman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Communist throws a body shot but no joy. Hageman 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. Communist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hageman is out of range. Hageman misses with a straight right. Communist misses with a head kick.
Hageman throws a hook but Communist blocks it. Hageman thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters circle momentarily. Communist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hageman is looking to slow Communist down with leg kicks. Hageman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hageman walks into a straight right hand from Communist. Communist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman. A decent looking body kick lands there for Communist. Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Communist moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3# Hageman throws a hook but Communist avoids it easily. Communist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hageman throws a right and a left that Communist avoids nicely. Hageman thows a leg kick but Communist checks it and Communist counters with a stiff right hand. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hageman.
Hageman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Communist. Nice uppercut there from Communist. Communist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hageman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Communist on the side of the head. Hageman misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Communist. Those never looked like landing. Hageman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hageman 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! Hageman slips a jab from Communist. Hageman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch lands to the side of Hageman 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hageman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Communist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4# Communist slips a jab and a cross from Hageman.
Communist lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Communist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman. Hageman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A jab from Communist misses. Hageman slips a straight right by Communist. Hageman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Communist doesn't manage to clinch there - Hageman circles away.
Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Hageman misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hageman. A slapping leg kick lands for Communist.
Hageman 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. Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Communist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Communist misses with a looping left. Hageman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hageman throws a wild body kick that Communist sees coming a mile off. Communist avoids the body shot from Hageman.
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 Proper Communist will probably get the nod. That's time! Communist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Hageman slips a straight right by Communist. Communist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Communist is looking to score with low kicks. Hageman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hageman staying out of range there. A swing and a miss from Hageman. Communist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A jab from Hageman misses. Communist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hageman scores with a hook. Communist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hageman cracks Communist with a right hand to the side of the head. Communist takes one to the side of the head.
Hageman tries a low kick but Communist avoids it. Communist takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Communist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hageman checks a leg kick. Communist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Communist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Hageman looks to land a right hand but Communist moved out of range. Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Communist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hageman defending well as Communist loads up on a big left hand. A swing and a miss from Communist. Hageman misses with a hook. Communist ducked under it nicely. Hageman lands a jab to the head.
Communist throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hageman! But no joy. Communist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hageman is out of range. Hageman throws a quick inside leg kick. Hageman is looking to chop away at Communist's legs. Hageman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Communist's head backwards. Communist blocks a low kick nicely. Hageman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hageman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Communist - the referee stops the clock and Hageman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Communist. Hageman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Communist takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Communist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Communist lands a glancing blow to the side of Hageman's head. A slow jab from Communist misses its intended target. #T2# Communist slips under a jab from Hageman. A clash of legs there as Hageman blocks the low kick. Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Communist.
Communist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman. Good leg kick by Communist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hageman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Decent striking displayed by Communist there. Hageman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Communist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Communist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Communist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Communist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hageman can pounce on him.
Hageman throws a low kick but Communist moves out of range easily. Communist lands a glancing blow to the side of Hageman's head. Communist walks into a left hand. Hageman tries to bum rush Communist with a series of wild strikes but Communist uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Communist 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 Hageman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hageman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3# Communist throws out a loose jab but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Communist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Communist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Communist. Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Communist. Communist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hageman paws at him with a jab and circles away. Communist misses with a looping right. Communist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hageman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Communist is out of range. Hageman scores with a head kick. Communist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Good work by Hageman as he checks the leg kick. Hageman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Communist momentarily.
Communist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hageman. That did some damage! Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Communist misses with a lunging right hand
and Hageman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Communist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hageman doesn't seem bothered though. Hageman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hageman looks to land a right hand but Communist moved out of range.#T4# Hageman feints a jab promting Communist to slip. Hageman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Communist slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Communist throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Communist blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Hageman throws a hook but Communist avoids it easily. Communist scores with a punch to the head. Hageman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Communist's calf. Hageman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Communist. Decent striking displayed by Hageman there. Hageman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Communist checks a leg kick nicely. Communist with a body punch. A glancing blow. A nice inside leg kick there by Communist. That's going to slow Hageman down. Communist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman. As Hageman tries to get set, Communist tries to push him back and clinch up but Hageman manages to avoid the attempt. Communist lands with a hook. Hageman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Communist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Diego Hageman. I think Hageman 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Hageman!
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CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Communist moves into range and connects with a jab. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Communist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hageman's sensitive parts. Communist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL# Communist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Communist.
Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman lands a nice shot to the body. Communist lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch.
Hageman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Communist thuds his shin into the meat of Hageman's side. Hageman blocks a leg kick. Hageman misses with the combination.
Communist is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Communist ducks down to avoid it. Communist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hageman throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hageman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Communist - the referee stops the clock and Hageman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Communist. Hageman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Hageman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hageman staying out of range there. Communist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hageman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Communist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Communist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL# Communist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Communist misses with a hook from the clinch. Communist misses with an elbow strike.
Hageman can't break the clinch.
Communist throws an elbow but it misses.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. Hageman wants to get back to striking at distance but Communist won't allow it.
Hageman avoids the elbow strike from Communist, against the ropes.
Hageman blocking some punches.
Communist working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Communist lands a hook to the side of the head. Communist struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist. Communist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Hageman breaks from the clinch.
Hageman catches Communist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hageman looks to land a left hand but Communist moved out of range nicely. Communist takes a body punch but keeps moving. A solid leg kick lands there for Communist.
Communist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Communist tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Communist scores with a jab to the jaw. Hageman throws a hook to the side of Communist's head but Communist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Communist moves away. Hageman throws a low kick but Communist avoids it. Hageman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Communist's calf. Hageman throws a hook but Communist blocks it. Hageman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Communist doesn't seem bothered though. Hageman slips a straight right by Communist.#T3# Hageman misses with a shot to the body and Communist counters with a head kick. That will keep Hageman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Hageman misses with a looping left. Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hageman checks a leg kick. Communist tries to clinch up and Hageman counters with a lovely shot to the body. Communist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Communist misses the jab. Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Communist drops his hands momentarily and Hageman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Communist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Communist's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Communist duly obliges. Communist throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Communist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hageman thuds his right hand into Communist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Communist.
Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4# Both fighters circling a little - Hageman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Hageman throws a jab when Communist was well out of range. Communist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Hageman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Communist moves out of range of the strikes. Communist loads up on a big right hand but Hageman slips the punch. Hageman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Communist blocks the leg kick.
Hageman throws a jab when Communist was well out of range. Hageman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Communist. Communist looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range. Communist throws a push kick but Hageman slaps the foot to one side. A telegraphed right hand from Communist misses the target. Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Communist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hageman. Communist scores with a hook. Communist tries to clinch up but Hageman circles away and keeps his distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Communist. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet. A big left from Hageman misses. Communist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Proper Communist will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Communist. Hageman moves out of range of the body kick. Communist cracks the inside of Hageman's front leg. Hageman misses with a body kick. Communist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Communist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hageman throws out the jab. Hageman misses with a hook. Communist ducked under it nicely. A jab lands there for Communist. A solid body kick from Hageman. Hageman slips under a jab from Communist. Hageman throws a counter combo. A jab from Hageman finds it's way through Communist's defenses. Communist takes a body punch but keeps moving. Communist blocks a low kick nicely. Communist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hageman moves away from the strike by Communist. Hageman with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Communist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hageman checks it well. Communist lands a jab to Hageman's midsection. Communist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hageman's sensitive parts. Communist connects with a solid leg kick. #T1# Hageman looks to throw the jab but Communist is out of range. Communist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Communist connects with a crisp jab. Communist tries to clinch but Hageman moves out of range. Hageman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Communist misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Hageman scores with a kick to the body.
Hageman connects with a jab. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Communist crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hageman - the referee stops the clock and Communist gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hageman. Communist manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Communist moves out of range of the strikes. Communist slips under a jab from Hageman. Communist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Communist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Communist connects with a leg kick. Hageman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Communist misses with a wild body shot. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Hageman scores with the left hand. Communist knows he should have avoided that one. Communist dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
#T2# Nice shot lands for Communist. Hageman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Communist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Communist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Communist's head. Communist moves out of range of the body kick. Communist misses with a straight left. Hageman throws a right and a left that Communist avoids nicely. Communist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hageman swings for the body but Communist moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Communist there. Communist misses with a combination
and Hageman counters with a lovely straight right hand! A decent looking body kick lands there for Communist. Communist moves away from the strike by Hageman. Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Hageman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Communist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A short right from Communist. Communist misses with some punches.
Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Communist lands a hook that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. Communist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hageman blocks an elbow strike. Communist throws an elbow but it misses.
Hageman scores with a shoulder strike. Proper Communist has scored more points in the clinch so far. Communist scores with a shot to the side of Hageman's head. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Communist misses with the head strike.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike. Communist throws an elbow but it misses.
Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Communist fails to land. Hageman misses with the head strike.
#T4# Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman tries a body shot but Communist blocks it.
Communist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman pushes Communist back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist. With the fighters up against the ropes, Communist throws an elbow but misses. Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hageman lands a nice shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Communist.
Nice body punch from Hageman. #BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hageman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Communist sees it coming and avoids it easily. Communist is looking to counter punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Communist looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range. Hageman misses with a hook. Hageman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Communist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Communist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A combination from Hageman does no damage. Communist is looking to counter the offense by Hageman and move into the clinch. Communist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hageman. Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Communist. A good leg kick by Communist. Communist feints and then cracks Hageman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hageman down. Hageman lands a head kick!
Hageman thows a leg kick but Communist checks it and Communist counters with a thumping low kick. Hageman checks a leg kick nicely. Communist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Communist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hageman checks it well. Communist looks to land a right hand but Hageman moved out of range. Hageman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Communist lands with a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Communist getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Communist misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Hageman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1# Hageman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hageman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hageman throws a leg kick but Communist sees it coming and moves out of range. Communist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hageman. Hageman throws a jab but it's blocked by Communist. Sloppy strikes from Communist. Those never looked like landing. Hageman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Communist's head backwards.#CL# Communist has managed to clinch.
Communist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hageman blocks a body shot from Communist. A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Communist misses with an elbow over the top. Communist throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Hageman throws a head punch that misses. Communist misses with a short punch on the inside. Communist tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Hageman scores with a shoulder strike. Hageman pushes off an throws an elbow but Communist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2# Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hageman lands with a right to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Communist. Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hageman blocks an uppercut.
Communist pushes off an throws an elbow but Hageman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2# Hageman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hageman tries a low kick but Communist avoids it. Communist tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hageman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hageman blocks a low kick nicely. Communist throws a right and a left that Hageman avoids nicely. Communist misses with a hook
and Hageman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hageman tries to get set, Communist tries to push him back and clinch up but Hageman manages to avoid the attempt. Hageman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Communist tries to clinch up. A looping hook to the body misses from Communist. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hageman throws a hook but Communist blocks it. Hageman takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3# Communist misses the jab. Communist scores with a jab to the body. Hageman scores with a hook to the body. Communist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Communist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Communist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Communist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hageman scores with a shot to the body.
Communist feints and then cracks Hageman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hageman down. #CL# Communist moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Hageman.
Communist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. A short uppercut from Communist. Hageman misses with the head strike.
Hageman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Communist or not. Communist lands an elbow just above Hageman 's eye. #CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Communist blocks a body shot from Hageman. Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Communist. Hageman lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Communist has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Hageman lands with a right to the head. Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman lands with a right to the head. Communist swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hand to the body from Communist.
Communist lands with a left to the head. Communist tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Hageman lands an uppercut. Communist throws an elbow but it misses.
Communist misses with a short punch on the inside. Communist throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Communist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Communist working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Diego Hageman. I think Hageman 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 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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CEC 687
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1# Hageman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tarlac throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hageman lands a head shot. Hageman with a nice cross. Tarlac scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac. Hageman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. Tarlac misses with a looping right. Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it. Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy. Tarlac lands a jab to Hageman's midsection. Hageman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jab, jab by Hageman - just one landing. Tarlac pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hageman back to the cage. Tarlac follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away. Decent striking displayed by Hageman there. Nice uppercut lands for Tarlac. That snapped Hageman's head back.
Good leg kick by Hageman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hageman looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range. Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Tarlac has closed the distance and engaged Hageman in a clinch.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land. Hageman lands a hook to the side of the head. Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Hageman manages to break the clinch.
Tarlac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hageman lands a nice shot that snaps Tarlac's head back.
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Hageman pushes him off. Tarlac staying out of range there. Tarlac was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Jab, jab by Hageman - just one landing. We've been informed that Tarlac 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. Hageman throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tarlac steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
Hageman misses with an uppercut. Tarlac saw that one coming. Hageman scoring well with a low kick there.
Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. Hageman scores with a body shot.
Hageman throws a front kick that sends Tarlac stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tarlac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2# Tarlac instigates a clinch. Tarlac lands a body punch. #T2# Good body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Tarlac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Tarlac fails to land. Tarlac misses with a knee strike.
Tarlac leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tarlac. Tarlac receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hageman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tarlac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Hageman avoids the damage to the body. Hageman lands a hook to the side of the head. Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. Tarlac blocking some punches.
A short left from Tarlac. A right handed body shot lands from Hageman.
Hageman lands an uppercut.#BC# Hageman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Hageman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It appears Hageman was looking to counter with a kick there. Hageman misses with a straight left. Hageman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarlac throws a leg kick that misses. Hageman connects with a leg kick. Tarlac looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2# Tarlac instigates a clinch. Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hageman blocking some punches.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hageman.
Tarlac can't break the clinch.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac. Tarlac blocking some punches.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Tarlac misses with a knee strike.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlacs head. Tarlac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman digs a right hand into Tarlac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarlac's gas tank. #BC# Hageman breaks the clinch.
Hageman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarlac under the eye. Hageman scores with a one two! Tarlac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Hageman scores with a three punch combo!
Hageman is looking to slow Tarlac down with leg kicks. Hageman misses with a straight right. Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Hageman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tarlac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Hageman throws a nice head kick!
Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away. Tarlac's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tarlac misses with a body kick. Tarlac wants to clinch. Tarlac staying out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Hageman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tarlac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tarlac misses with a leg kick. Hageman throws a wild body kick that Tarlac sees coming a mile off. A jab from Hageman does it's job there. Tarlac 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. Tarlac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hageman keeps the fight on the outside. Tarlac takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Tarlac does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tarlac throws the left hand but Hageman avoids the punch easily. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tarlac staying out of range there.#CL2# Tarlac darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage. Hageman blocks a body shot from Tarlac. Hageman working aggressively here.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##BC# Hageman manages to break the clinch.
Tarlac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tarlac misses with a looping left.#CL2# Tarlac drives through and clinches with Hageman against the cage.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Tarlac.
Tarlac avoids the elbow strike from Hageman, against the cage.
A short right from Hageman on the inside. Tarlac misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Tarlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hageman under the eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tarlac throws a hook but Hageman blocks it.#T2# Hageman takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses. Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tarlac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hageman if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarlac. That's going to slow Hageman down. Tarlac lunges at Hageman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hageman's hand. Hageman blocks a head kick by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a shot to the body.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Tarlac.#CUT2# Diego Hageman's cut is getting worse. Hageman walks into a jab. Tarlac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2# Tarlac moves into range and clinches up with Hageman. Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tarlac misses with a knee strike.
Tarlac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac is trying to force a seperation but Hageman has the dominant position.#T3# Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tarlac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hageman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Hageman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Tarlac off balance momentarily. Hageman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hageman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tarlac just manages to avoid it. Hageman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing. Tarlac tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Hageman misses with a straight right. Hageman scores with a leg kick.
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw. Hageman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hageman throws a leg kick and Tarlac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hageman is looking to slow Tarlac down with leg kicks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarlac. Tarlac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tarlac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman. Tarlac is looking to clinch but Hageman is avoiding it.
Hageman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac. Tarlac misses with a hook. Hageman lands a body shot.
Hageman digs a good hook to Tarlac's body.
Hageman misses with a head kick.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tarlac takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tarlac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tarlac misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hageman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Tarlac walks into a straight right hand from Hageman. Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac. Hageman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. 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 Diego Hageman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. 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# Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.#CL2# Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tarlac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hageman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tarlac looking to throw knees to the head but Hageman is blocking nicely.
Tarlac slows down the pace here.
Tarlac gets through Hageman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Hageman takes a shot to the head. Tarlac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the cage. Tarlac working aggressively here.
Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow. Tarlac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Tarlac scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Hageman.
Tarlac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hageman can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Tarlac tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Tarlac back against the cage. Hageman throws an elbow that misses.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Hageman.
Tarlac throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Hageman gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hageman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarlac. Hageman connects with the punch. Hageman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hageman scores with a shot to the body.
Hageman clobbers Tarlac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far. Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarlac. That did some damage! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman lands a slapping body shot.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Tarlac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarlac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hageman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hageman. Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Hageman pushes him off. Tarlac has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hageman cracks Tarlac with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab from Tarlac finds it's way through Hageman's defenses. Tarlac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tarlac walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman. Hageman works Tarlac's body with a nice hook. Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hageman jabs Tarlac right on the nose. Tarlac blinks but takes it well. Hageman throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hageman. That one must have hurt. Tarlac is looking to chop away at Hageman's legs. Tarlac tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Tarlac tries to move into range but Hageman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hageman scores with a head kick. Tarlac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hageman cracks Tarlac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tarlac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3# Hageman feints a jab promting Tarlac to slip. Hageman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tarlac slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Hageman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hageman cracks a nice hook into Tarlac's ribs. Tarlac tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Hageman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hageman doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Tarlac has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tarlac misses with some punches.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Tarlac tries a knee to the head but Hageman blocks it.
#T4# Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Hageman prevents a body shot from Tarlac. Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Hageman. Tarlac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tarlac pushes Hageman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tarlac tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. Tarlac misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tarlac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hageman, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!
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Event:
CEC 683
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1# Hageman avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Hageman connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off. Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hageman lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range. Magomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Magomedov looks to land a combination but Hageman avoids it well. That kick from Hageman tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on. Hageman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice body punch from Hageman. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Hageman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Magomedov takes one to the chin there. A chopping leg kick lands by Hageman. Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hageman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hageman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Magomedov throws a right hand that Hageman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hageman also avoids with ease. Magomedov throws a head kick that misses. Hageman throws a head kick that Magomedov semi-blocks.
Hageman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomedov's head backwards.#T1# Magomedov lands with a slapping head kick. Hageman is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks. Nice jab there from Hageman. Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage! Magomedov goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Hageman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hageman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hageman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC# Magomedov is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
It looked like Hageman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hageman scores with a punch to the head. Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hageman finish him? Hageman drops Magomedov with a naaaaasty hook - Magomedov is in real trouble here! Hageman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Hageman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hageman. Vila scores with the left hand. Hageman knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Vila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hageman. A big right from Vila misses. Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila. Vila thuds a left hand into Hageman's body. Vila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hageman looks to land a combination but Vila avoids it well. We've been hearing reports that Vila has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hageman throws the kick towards the body but Vila avoids it. Hageman scores with a jab to 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! Vila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hageman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vila's knee momentarily. Vila looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range. Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Vila avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Hageman connects with a right hand. Vila shakes it off. Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Vila. Vila throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vila backing away here, and Hageman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Hageman connects with a solid leg kick. Hageman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hageman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hageman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily. Vila throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hageman's head. A leg kick checked by Vila. Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Hageman. Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range. Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman misses with a combination
and Vila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hageman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Nice body kick there by Vila. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vila getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Vila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hageman is looking for the big counter here. Hageman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vila. Vila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Vila throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hageman misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Vila dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Hageman lands a lovely overhand right. Hageman cracks the inside of Vila's front leg. Some bone on bone action there as Hageman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Hageman 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. Vila pushes Hageman away with a front kick. A good leg kick by Hageman. Vila walks into a straight right hand from Hageman. Vila misses with a kick to the body.
Vila cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Vila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hageman on the side of the head.#KD# Vila feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hageman sprawling to the canvas! Hageman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vila finish him?!
#ROC# Hageman is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Diego Hageman's cut even more. Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and Hageman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vila's knee momentarily. Hageman is still on wobbly legs! Can Vila finish him? Vila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Hageman seems to have recovered his senses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hageman, right into the meat.
#T3# Hageman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hageman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD# Oooooh!!! Vila has knocked Hageman down with a huge combo! Vila steps away and waves a wobbly Hageman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Vila steps in with a hook that catches Hageman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vila follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hageman looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila! Joan Vila made sure to mention his sponsor, FIGHTSPORT Apparel™ in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1# Hageman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu. Tszyu throws a big counter combination but Hageman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hageman connects with a solid leg kick. Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it. Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it. Tszyu throws a big shot that misses. Hageman looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Hageman blocks the leg kick.
Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a low kick, right behind Hageman 's knee. A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman misses the shot to the body. Tszyu slips a straight right by Hageman. Tszyu half committed to a counter leg kick. Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tszyu lands a jab to Hageman's midsection. Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy. A big left from Hageman misses. Tszyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Hageman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Tszyu lands with a hook. Hageman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Tszyu staying out of range there. Hageman misses the shot to the body. Hageman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Tszyu avoids a kick to the body.
Tszyu throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it. Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hageman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tszyu. Hageman blocks a leg kick. Tszyu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Tszyu slips a straight right by Hageman. Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tszyu 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 Hageman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hageman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. We've been informed that Hageman 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. Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu. Hageman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tszyu slips under a jab.#T2# Hageman lands a lovely overhand right. Hageman lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Hageman is predictable there and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Hageman was not able to check. A jab from Tszyu misses. Hageman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hageman motions for Tszyu to come forward. Hageman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hageman digs a good body shot into Tszyu's ribs. Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Hageman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hageman slips a jab from Tszyu. Tszyu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hageman's sensitive parts. Hageman misses with a wild combination.
Hageman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Hageman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tszyu throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.#T3# Tszyu throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot. Tszyu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hageman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hageman swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Hageman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hageman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd cheers as Hageman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tszyu doesn't seem phased though. Tszyu connects with a body shot. Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. Tszyu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hageman misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Tszyu blocks the low kick. Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hageman throws a leg kick that is checked and Tszyu counters with a body kick. Hageman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hageman moves out of range as Tszyu throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hageman. #T4# Hageman misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Hageman backing up. Hageman nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes. Hageman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing. A head kick misses from Hageman. Hageman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tszyu under the eye. Hageman throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range. Hageman misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming. Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice defenses there by Tszyu. Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hageman circles away quickly and effectively. Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman looks to throw a body kick and Tszyu counters with a series of strikes. Hageman will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Hageman with an uppercut! Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hageman scores with a nice right hand.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Tszyu throws a nice outside leg kick. A swing and a miss from Hageman. Hageman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tszyu misses with the combination.
#CL# Tszyu has managed to clinch.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. Tszyu prevents a body shot from Hageman. Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow. Hageman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards. Tszyu lands with a light punch inside. Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tszyu is working Hageman over against the cage.#T1##BC# Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Hageman swinging wildly here.
Tszyu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman. Tszyu scores with a leg kick.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Tszyu moves away from the strike by Hageman. Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far. Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Tszyu does it's job there. Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Hageman slips a straight right by Tszyu. Despite the aggression on Hageman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hageman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tszyu checks a leg kick. Tszyu swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tszyu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Tszyu throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
#T2# Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy. Tszyu slips under a jab from Hageman. Hageman thows a left - swing and a miss! Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hageman.
Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it. Hageman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf. Tszyu avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hageman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tszyu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hageman has time to react. Hageman feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down. Hageman throws a big shot that misses. Tszyu lands a head kick. Hageman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Hageman throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range. #CL# Tszyu forces Hageman back against the cage and clinches. Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. Tszyu misses with the head strike.
#T3# Hageman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
Hageman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tszyu is defending well for now. A left hand lands to the body for Hageman.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hageman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards. Hageman lands with a short shot to the head. Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Hageman tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Hageman back against the cage. Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hageman struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
#BC# Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hageman throws a leg kick but Tszyu checks it. #T4# Tszyu cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hageman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Tszyu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman slips under a jab. Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman misses with a wild body shot. Tszyu throws a head kick that half lands.
Tszyu defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand. Tszyu fakes the leg kick and cracks Hageman in the body. Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hageman misses with a low kick as Tszyu jumps back. Tszyu stalks Hageman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hageman's face. Hageman staggers backwards, shaken. Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react. Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Tszyu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hageman with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Hageman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Tszyu looks for the body kick but Hageman saw that one coming. Tszyu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hageman should have avoided that one. #CL# Tszyu closes the distance and clinches. Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tszyus head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Tszyu tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. Hageman can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
#BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch.
Hageman connects with a solid leg kick. Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tszyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tszyu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1# Hageman throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hageman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hageman throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Hageman. Tszyu slips under a jab from Hageman. Hageman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tszyu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Tszyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Tszyu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Tszyu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hageman circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tszyu checks a leg kick. Tszyu throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it. Hageman throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side. Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman. Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Hageman misses with a body shot.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hageman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hageman lands a head shot. Tszyu connects with a looping right hand.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hageman.
Hageman walks into a straight right hand from Tszyu. Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Hageman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Tszyu works over Hageman's head and body with a nice combination. Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hageman misses with a body shot
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand. A chopping leg kick lands by Hageman. Tszyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.#T3# Hageman throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily. Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hageman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Good shot there by Hageman. Hageman throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range. Tszyu staying out of range there. Hageman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Tszyu.
Nice straight punches there by Tszyu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tszyu. Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hageman paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tszyu throws a right hand that Hageman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hageman also avoids with ease. Hageman looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range. Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab by Tszyu. A kick lands to the mid section there for Tszyu. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tszyu tries to clinch but Hageman is having none of it. #T4# Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Hageman misses with a right hand and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot. Tszyu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tszyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu lands a head shot. Hageman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hageman throws a series of strikes that have Tszyu backpedaling.
Hageman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hageman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it. Hageman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with an inside leg kick. Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Hageman's ribs. Tszyu 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.
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 Kostya Tszyu. Well Tszyu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu! A victorious Kostya Tszyu 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:
CEC 673
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1# Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Emelienko misses with a left hand and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Emelienko moves out of range of the leg kick from Hageman. Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Emelienko fails in his attempt to clinch. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Emelienko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emelienko fails in his attempt to clinch. Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hageman keeps the fight on the outside. Emelienko backing away here, and Hageman unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelienko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hageman looks to land a combination but Emelienko avoids it well. Emelienko is looking for a counter combo. Hageman misses with a low kick.
Emelienko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hageman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Hageman throws a right hand that misses
and Emelienko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1# Emelienko misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. A big right from Hageman misses. Hageman misses with an uppercut
and Emelienko counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hageman misses with a two punch combination.
Emelienko 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. Hageman misses with a hook
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand. Hageman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Emelienko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hageman with a jab. Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Emelienko cracks Hageman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman slips a jab from Emelienko. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko. Emelienko moves out of range of the body kick. Emelienko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Emelienko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Hageman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Emelienko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hageman looks to land a body kick but Emelienko moved away. Hageman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Emelienko slips a jab from Hageman. A little feinted left hand from Emelienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hageman swings widly with a right hand
and Emelienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Emelienko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hageman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Emelienko misses with an uppercut. Hageman saw that one coming. Hageman is looking to slow Emelienko down with leg kicks. Emelienko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hageman misses with a wild body shot. Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Emelienko tries to close the distance and clinch but Hageman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Emelienko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A solid body kick from Hageman. Hageman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.#T3# The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hageman connects with a single shot there. A big right from Hageman misses. Hageman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hageman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hageman throws a nice inside leg kick. Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Emelienko moves out of range easily. Hageman throws a leg kick letting Emelienko counter with a right hand. Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Hageman misses with a leg kick and Emelienko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Emelienko moves out of range of the strikes. Emelienko misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Hageman throws a lazy uppercut
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Emelienko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
A little feinted left hand from Emelienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Emelienko lands an overhand right. Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range. Emelienko checks a low kick from Hageman. Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Emelienko moves forwards but Hageman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL# Emelienko rushes Hageman and presses him up against the cage. Emelienko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hageman gets through Emelienko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hageman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelienko won't allow it.
Emelienko lands a left hand.
Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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# Hageman motions for Emelienko to come forward. Hageman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Emelienko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hageman has time to react.#CL# Emelienko clinches. Emelienko working some nice short punches in the clinch. Emelienko misses with a short punch on the inside. Emelienko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
Emelienko misses with some punches.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Emelienko misses with a hook from the clinch. Emelienko throws a head punch that misses. Emelienko swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Emelienko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Emelienko lands a right hand. Emelienko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Emelienko misses with a hook from the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Emelienko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelienko swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Emelienko.
Hageman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelienko. #BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch.
A jab from Hageman finds it's way through Emelienko's defenses. Emelienko takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Vladimir Emelienko has been cut. Hageman looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range. Emelienko wants to clinch up but Hageman keeps it at a distance. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little feinted left hand from Emelienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. A shot to the liver by Hageman. Beautiful body shot. Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away. A big right from Emelienko misses. Emelienko throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2# Hageman throws a good cross that connects.
Hageman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range. Emelienko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL# Emelienko closes the distance and pushes Hageman back into the cage. Emelienko throws a head punch that misses. Emelienko throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Emelienko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Emelienko takes a shot to the head. Emelienko lands a right hand. Emelienko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. Emelienko misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman lands a nice knee to the body. A head punch on the inside from Emelienko fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Emelienko fails to land. Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelienko. #T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. Hageman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelienko's elbow. A short left from Emelienko. Emelienko throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Emelienko misses with a short punch on the inside. Emelienko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelienko slips under a jab. Hageman throws a leg kick but Emelienko sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL# Emelienko moves into the clinch. Emelienko throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Hageman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelienko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hageman can turn it around. Emelienko throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Emelienko misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Emelienko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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! Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Emelienko working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Emelienko. Hageman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Emelienko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. Hageman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Still in the clinch, Hageman scores with a nice short uppercut. Hageman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelienko backwards. Emelienko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vladimir Emelienko has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelienko. Hageman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelienko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagemans head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Emelienko blocks an uppercut.
Emelienko lands a right hand. Emelienko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Emelienko throws a head punch that misses. 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 Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Hageman tries to land a front kick but Emelienko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Emelienko misses with the combination.
Hageman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target. Hageman lands a slapping body shot.
Emelienko takes one to the chin there. Hageman keeps the fight on the outside. Emelienko tries to close the distance and clinch but Hageman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hageman misses with a double jab.
Hageman lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman misses with a body punch
and Emelienko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Emelienko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hageman misses with a hook
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand. Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Hageman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelienko is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hageman throws a series of punches but Emelienko avoids them all with ease. Nice defenses there by Emelienko. Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss! Emelienko tries to clinch up but Hageman circles away and keeps his distance. It seemed like Hageman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Emelienko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hageman walks into a left hand. A clash of legs there as Emelienko blocks the low kick. Emelienko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A nice leg kick lands there from Hageman. Emelienko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hageman swats him away and circles back towards the center. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hageman. Hageman tries to land a body kick and Emelienko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Emelienko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko is looking for a counter combo.#T2# Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko. A low kick from Hageman is predictable there enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko. Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Hageman cracks Emelienko with a good jab. Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelienko looks to land a right hand but Hageman moved out of range. Hageman looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely. Nice cross by Hageman. A swing and a miss from Hageman. Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hageman misses with a left hand and Emelienko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Emelienko checks a low kick from Hageman.#T3# Emelienko cracks Hageman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hageman throws the kick towards the body but Emelienko avoids it. Emelienko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hageman avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Emelienko lands a body shot.
Hageman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hageman throws a lazy head kick and Emelienko counters with a series of strikes. Hageman will be more careful next time no doubt. Hageman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hageman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelienko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Emelienko swings widly with a right hand
and Hageman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hageman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman lands with an overhand left. Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelienko has time to react.#T4# Emelienko with a jab. Hageman scoring well with a low kick there.
Hageman connects with a high kick. Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko. The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hageman tries to move into range but Emelienko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Emelienko throws out a powerful jab. Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hageman throws a leg kick that is checked and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hageman misses with a body kick. Hageman throws a sloppy body shot
and Emelienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hageman misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelienko misses its target. Hageman misses with a looping right. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away. Emelienko throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Diego Hageman. I think Hageman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Hageman!
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Event:
CEC 661
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1# Hageman scores with a body shot.
Hageman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hageman misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Hageman fights it but they end up in guard. Silva with a nice head shot there. Silva with a flurry of punches that miss. Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Hageman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily. Hageman keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. Hageman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Hageman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hageman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva. Silva postures up in Hageman's guard and throws a big left but Hageman blocks it. #T1# Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Silva wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position. Hageman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Silva is looking to advance position but Hageman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva regains half guard. Silva is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# Hageman controls from within his opponent's guard. Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.#SUB2# Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet. #SUB2# Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. #T3# Silva is still trying to improve position. Hageman tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom. Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. Hageman wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SU# Hageman stands up from Silva's guard - Hageman perhaps looking for a knockout. Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hageman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hageman connects with a crisp jab. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range. Hageman misses with a head kick.
Hageman misses with a looping right. Hageman throws a jab when Silva was well out of range. Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Silva misses with a wild body shot. Silva tries to work over Hageman's front leg with a kick but Hageman checks it. Silva slips a jab and a cross from Hageman.
Hageman misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hageman misses with a body kick. Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Hageman 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# Hageman moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet. No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva feints the counter takedown. Hageman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva feints the counter takedown. Hageman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Kron Silva has been cut. Silva tries a low kick but Hageman avoids it. Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around? Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Silva with the counter takedown but Hageman avoids it easily. Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Silva 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. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hageman. That one must have hurt. Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hageman. Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hageman lands with a shot to the body. A good leg kick by Hageman. Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A low kick from Hageman is predictable there #TD2# and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard. Silva passes Hageman's left leg - he's now in half guard. 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! Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2# Silva is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it. Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well. Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard. Hageman has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ground and pound from Silva. Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Silva winds up and cracks Hageman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB2# Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hageman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Silva. Silva forces his way into half guard. Hageman trying to control here.
Hageman keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2# Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Silva lands with a punch from half guard. Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Silva moves nicely into side control. Silva looks up at the clock and then as Hageman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hageman struggling a bit here. Hageman is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Hageman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Silva wants to get back to full guard. Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Silva wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut. 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# Silva throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hageman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hageman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hageman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A low kick from Silva is predictable there and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hageman checks a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hageman. Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman lands a front kick. Hageman cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab from Hageman misses. Silva slips under a jab. Silva feints the counter takedown.#T1# Silva avoids a kick to the body.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hageman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hageman misses with an uppercut
#TD2# so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB# Hageman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hageman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB# Hageman looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# Silva stands and throws Hageman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hageman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow. Hageman is looking for a sweep. Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hageman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Hageman is looking for a sweep. Hageman taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes. Hageman is not in a great position here, taking some shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes. Hageman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hageman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
You can see the frustration on Hageman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Silva working the head with strikes. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3# Hageman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Hageman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva landing a few strikes. Silva throwing strikes but Hageman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Silva is trying to improve his position. Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hageman off and has taken his back! Well, with Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hageman is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Silva misses with an elbow to the head. Silva connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hageman to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva is punishing Hageman with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2# Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Hageman is defending it well.
Hageman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silva wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva wants to advance to full mount but Hageman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hageman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kron Silva has got the better of the ground game so far. Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Silva keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Hageman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight! Kron Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Silva 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva! Kron Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 655
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1# Shamkhalaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hageman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shamkhalaev will feel that in the morning. Hageman scores with a nice head shot. Hageman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hageman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamkhalaev's head. Hageman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hageman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab. Hageman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev. Hageman throws a low kick, looking for Shamkhalaev's leg but Shamkhalaev calmly moves out of range. A big right from Hageman misses. Shamkhalaev misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. Shamkhalaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hageman cracks Shamkhalaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hageman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2# It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut. Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the strikes. Shamkhalaev is looking to slow Hageman down with leg kicks. A lazy left from Shamkhalaev finds it's target. Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.#T1# Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Shamkhalaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shamkhalaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hageman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hageman scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shamkhalaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Shamkhalaev misses the jab. Hageman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hageman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hageman lands a right hook to the body.
Hageman misses with an uppercut. A decent looking cross lands there for Hageman. This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman misses with an uppercut
letting Shamkhalaev counter with a right hand. A big left from Hageman misses. A lazy left from Hageman finds it's target. Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range. Shamkhalaev connects with a right hand. Hageman shakes it off.#T2# Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick that misses. Hageman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shamkhalaev blocks it well. Hageman throws a right and a left that both miss. Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Shamkhalaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev fakes the leg kick and cracks Hageman in the body. Hageman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Shamkhalaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hageman eats them both and turns towards Shamkhalaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Hageman throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hageman swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hageman moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes. Hageman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Shamkhalaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Shamkhalaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hageman. Hageman looks to throw the jab but Shamkhalaev is out of range. Hageman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shamkhalaev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Hageman lands with a nice body punch. Shamkhalaev works Hageman's body with a nice hook. Hageman misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamkhalaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# An inside leg kick from Hageman misses. Shamkhalaev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamkhalaev duly obliges. Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Hageman off the cage and back into range. Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it. Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Hageman avoids it easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hageman. Hageman looks to land a left hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range nicely. Hageman lands with a hook. Shamkhalaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Shamkhalaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Hageman misses with a hook. A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target. Hageman feints a counter leg kick. Shamkhalaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hageman throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Shamkhalaev misses the target. Shamkhalaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hageman. Hageman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman is looking to slow Shamkhalaev down with leg kicks. Hageman misses with a hook
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# A big left from Shamkhalaev misses. Hageman throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily. Hageman misses with a left hand and Shamkhalaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Shamkhalaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Shamkhalaev throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. Hageman throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it. Shamkhalaev misses with a straight right. Hageman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Hageman throws a right and a left that both miss. Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Shamkhalaev off balance momentarily. Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev. A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range. Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. A jab lands there for Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev. Hageman misses the shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it. Shamkhalaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Shamkhalaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shamkhalaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hageman. Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Hageman moves out of range. Hageman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Shamkhalaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Shamkhalaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman. Left hook, right uppercut from Hageman. Shamkhalaev misses with a straight right. Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left. It seemed like Hageman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hageman tries to work over Shamkhalaev's front leg with a kick but Shamkhalaev checks it. Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Hageman should have avoided that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target. Shamkhalaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hageman in his tracks. #T1# Hageman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamkhalaev on the side of the head. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Hageman lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right. Hageman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hageman scores with a hook. Shamkhalaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hageman throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev avoids it. Hageman throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Hageman lands with a nice body kick. Hageman throws a hook to the side of Shamkhalaev's head but Shamkhalaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shamkhalaev misses with a hook. Hageman scores with a shot to the body.
Hageman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hageman looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hageman, as that shot connected.
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Shamkhalaev's shoulder, as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid the shot. Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target. Hageman avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman swings for the body but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hageman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Shamkhalaev connects with a body shot. Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Shamkhalaev misses with a hook
and Hageman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev. Hageman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3# Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman slips a jab from Shamkhalaev. As Shamkhalaev backs off Hageman throws a huge counter combo but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it all. Hageman throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it. Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the body kick from Hageman.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman tries a low kick but Shamkhalaev avoids it. Hageman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamkhalaev doesn't seem bothered though. Hageman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice body punch from Shamkhalaev. Hageman throws a solid leg kick but Shamkhalaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hageman. Hageman lands with a right hand. Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamkhalaev. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hageman! But no joy. Shamkhalaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hageman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hageman misses the shot to the body. Shamkhalaev is looking to counter punch. Hageman lands an overhand right.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hageman lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamkhalaev off the cage and back into range. Shamkhalaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Hageman counters with a body kick that stops Shamkhalaev in his tracks momentarily. Shamkhalaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hageman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamkhalaev scrambles back to his feet. A left lands for Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev slips under a jab. Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shamkhalaev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shamkhalaev dips to his left and cracks Hageman with an uppercut! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hageman. Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target. Hageman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A big left from Shamkhalaev misses. Shamkhalaev throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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# Shamkhalaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Shamkhalaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left. Shamkhalaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hageman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shamkhalaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Shamkhalaev swings widly with a right hand
and Hageman counters with a nice uppercut. Shamkhalaev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shamkhalaev checks a low kick from Hageman. Hageman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hageman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hageman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2# Shamkhalaev is rocked! Hageman lands a body shot.
Shamkhalaev cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Some wild striking there from Hageman.
#T1# Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range. Hageman throws out a leg kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range and Hageman only half commits. It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body. Hageman scores with a kick to the midsection. Hageman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Shamkhalaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hageman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Shamkhalaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hageman. Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Shamkhalaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Shamkhalaev defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand. Shamkhalaev lands a jab to Hageman's midsection. A slapping body kick lands there for Hageman. Hageman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shamkhalaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Shamkhalaev seems to have got his legs back now. Hageman slips under a jab. Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left. Hageman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hageman scores with a leg kick.
Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Shamkhalaev misses its target. Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shamkhalaev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Shamkhalaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamkhalaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Shamkhalaev moves out of range easily. A low kick from Shamkhalaev is predictable there and Hageman counters with a good low kick that Shamkhalaev was not able to check. A bone on bone clash there as Shamkhalaev blocks the leg kick.
Hageman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab. Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Shamkhalaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hageman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamkhalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hageman connects with a leg kick. Shamkhalaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3# Hageman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hageman. Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Shamkhalaev slips the punch. Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamkhalaev. Hageman connects with the punch. Hageman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamkhalaev's head. Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hageman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body. Hageman throws a shot to the body.
Hageman scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman takes a swing at Shamkhalaev's ribcage but misses. #T4# Hageman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hageman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamkhalaev.
Hageman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A big left from Hageman misses. Shamkhalaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman. Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Hageman thumps Shamkhalaev with a low kick. Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Shamkhalaev.
Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamkhalaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Shamkhalaev slips a jab from Hageman. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A bone on bone clash there as Shamkhalaev blocks the leg kick.
Shamkhalaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hageman. Hageman obviously looking to wear him down.
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev. Despite the aggression on Hageman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hageman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!
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Event:
CEC 647
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1# Puno feints a jab promting Hageman to slip. Puno then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hageman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab. Puno slips a straight right by Hageman. Puno looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hageman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing. Hageman misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back. Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet. Puno looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hageman cracks the inside of Puno's front leg. Hageman throws an off balance right hand
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman swings widly with a right hand
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Puno counters with a nice double leg into guard. Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Puno sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Hageman keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. Hageman keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass. Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace. Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hageman trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Puno postures up in Hageman's guard and throws a big left but Hageman blocks it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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. Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet. A countering left hand to the body from Puno misses. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Hageman swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hageman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hageman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Puno counter with a right hand. Puno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hageman. Hageman obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Puno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hageman - the referee stops the clock and Puno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hageman. Puno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A nice inside leg kick there by Hageman. That's going to slow Puno down. Hageman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puno misses with a hook.#T3# Puno with a hook. Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2# Puno darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage. Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2# Puno jumps into guard, dragging Hageman to the mat.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard. Hageman 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. Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. Puno is pulling down on Hageman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hageman, at least for the moment.#T4# Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Hageman is stalling in the full guard. Puno is pulling down on Hageman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hageman, at least for the moment. Puno 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno dominated that round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. 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# Hageman cracks Puno with a right hand to the side of the head. Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hageman throws a leg kick and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Manny Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup. A combination from Hageman does no damage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Hageman misses with a straight right. Puno staying out of range there. Puno moves out of range as Hageman strikes. Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hageman swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hageman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puno on the side of the head. Puno throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range. Hageman misses the jab.#T1# Hageman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hageman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hageman misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming. Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hageman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Puno jabs Hageman right on the nose. Hageman blinks but takes it well. Hageman throws a big shot that misses. Hageman throws a right hand that misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hageman misses with a low kick. And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2# Puno clinches with his opponent.
Puno lands with a right to the head. Puno tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Puno keeps control of Hageman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hageman misses with the head strike.
Puno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##BC# Hageman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puno dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puno feints the counter takedown. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. That kick from Hageman tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on. Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it. Puno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman misses with a looping left.#T3# Hageman misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming. Hageman blocks a jab. Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hageman there as he acknowledges the shot. Hageman misses with a body shot.
Puno staying out of range there. Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Hageman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puno to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Hageman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Puno pushes down on Hageman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4# Hageman is controlling Puno's position as best he can from this difficult position. Puno is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Puno controlling the action here. Hageman is trying to get back to full guard. Puno trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom. Hageman gets back to full guard.
Hageman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Hageman throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it. Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!#TD2# Puno looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Puno with a nice head shot there. Hageman wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puno passes Hageman's left leg - he's now in half guard. Puno trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. Hageman is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted? Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hageman tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg. Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Puno throwing shots but Hageman is blocking nicely. Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB# Hageman actively working from the bottom here. Hageman taking some punishment here, with Puno in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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. Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Puno is nestled in close to Hageman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Hageman looking for submissions off his back. Hageman won't allow Puno to pass to mount. Puno is just content to waste time from the top position. Hageman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Hageman has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle. Puno trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Hageman wants to sweep but no luck. Hageman is trying to keep Puno in close.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hageman scores with a head kick. Puno tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Puno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hageman tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg. Hageman moves into full guard.
#SUB# Hageman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hageman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Hageman is trying to control the position but Puno postures up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hageman is on top in guard.
#REVR# Puno keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. #REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hageman's head. Hageman controlling Puno's posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Hageman has his foot on Puno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puno works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Manny Puno. I think Puno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Puno!
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Event:
CEC 644
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1# Leka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman slips under a jab from Leka. A big left from Leka misses. A swing and a miss from Hageman. Leka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hageman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Hageman on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hageman misses with a body shot.
Leka slips under a jab from Hageman. Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The fighters circle momentarily. Hageman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hageman throws a nice looking combination but Leka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Leka misses with a straight right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman throws a shot from downtown. Leka moves away and avoids it. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leka.
A big right from Hageman misses. Leka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Leka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hageman sprawls well initially but Leka persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Hageman is looking for a sweep. Leka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hageman trying to control but Leka postures up.
Hageman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1# Hageman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leka. Hageman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Ground and pound from Leka. Hageman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hageman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Leka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leka lands a big shot there that rocks Hageman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Leka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Leka. A nice elbow there by Leka. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Leka looking to finish Hageman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hageman!#ROC2# Hageman is rocked! Whack. That's a big, big shot from Leka! Hageman is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Leka! Leo Leka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
DUEL 205
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Hoppe takes the fight into the clinch. Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it. We've been hearing reports that Hoppe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hoppe blocks a body shot from Hageman. Hoppe wants to take the fight to the mat but Hageman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hoppe looking for a takedown. A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. Hoppe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hoppe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hageman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Hoppe darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage. Hoppe wants to take the fight to the mat but Hageman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hageman is pressed up against the cage. Hoppe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hageman down to the mat. Hageman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hageman swinging wildly here.
#T1# Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt - Hageman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hageman throws a leg kick #TD# and Hoppe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hageman's guard. Hoppe scoring with punches to the head and body. Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard. Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but Hageman has wrist control. Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Hageman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoppe defends it easily. Hageman is trying to hold Hoppe in close to prevent damage but Hoppe has managed to pass into half guard.
Hageman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Hageman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hoppe. Hageman controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself. #T2# Hageman 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. Hoppe controlling from the top position. Hoppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hoppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hoppe with a nice head shot there. Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses. Hoppe pushes down on Hageman's leg and manages to get into half guard. Hoppe is thwarting Hageman's attempts to control the position.#T3# Hoppe wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hageman is trying to control but can't.
Hoppe works his way into full mount! Hoppe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hoppe breaks from Hageman's wrist control and lands an elbow. Hoppe punishing his opponent with strikes. Hageman taking shots to the head. #CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Hageman is working to get back to half guard.
Hoppe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Hoppe raining down hammerfists from mount. Hoppe landing strikes, looking to finish! 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! Hoppe lands a big shot there that rocks Hageman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hoppe with shots to the head and body - Hageman looks very uncomfortable down there. Hageman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hoppe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hageman is in a horrible position here. Hoppe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hoppe scoring with strikes but Hageman is staying in there. Hageman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hoppe cracks Hageman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Hoppe tries to clinch up but Hageman circles away and keeps his distance. Hoppe throws a head kick that misses. Hoppe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hageman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoppe somewhat. Hoppe fails with the takedown. Hageman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Hoppe counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch.
Hageman throws a low kick but Hoppe avoids it. Hoppe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman throws a solid leg kick but Hoppe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hageman. Hageman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hageman cracks Hoppe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but Hageman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hoppe connects with a nice looking jab.
Hageman closes the distance and lands a one-two. Hageman misses the shot to the body. Hageman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Hoppe counters with a single leg into guard. Hageman didn't expect that. Hoppe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hageman trying to control the position.
Hoppe forces his way into half guard. Hoppe is stalling here. Hageman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoppe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hageman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hoppe tries to improve position but can't. #T2# Hageman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Hoppe is trying to get back to half guard. Hageman wants to stand but Hoppe has his arm trapped. Hoppe is not content to let Hageman control the position. Hoppe is trying to control Hageman's posture but Hageman avoids it. Hoppe is trying to improve his position.#T3# Hageman wants to stand but Hoppe is controlling his arm. Hoppe is not content to let Hageman control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoppe is looking for a sweep. Hageman gets to mount! Hoppe was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Hoppe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Hageman has good solid back control here. Hoppe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4# Hageman controlling the action here. Hageman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB# Hoppe looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hoppe is trying to get back to full guard. Hageman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Hoppe actively working from the bottom here. Hoppe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# A big left from Hageman misses. Hageman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Hageman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Hoppe counters with a single leg into guard. Hageman didn't expect that. Hageman pulls Hoppe in close to prevent any damage. Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hageman pulls Hoppe in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hoppe postures up and lands a big shot to Hageman's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoppe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hoppe trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Hoppe 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. Hoppe looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1# Hageman wants to get up but he can't break Hoppe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Hageman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Hoppe is looking for a triangle but Hageman pushes his legs off easily.
Hoppe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but Hageman has wrist control. Hageman keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully. Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but Hageman has wrist control. Hoppe trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. Hoppe is working Hageman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Hoppe postures up.
#SUB2# Hageman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoppe defends well. Hoppe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hageman keeping full guard, as Hoppe tries to pass. Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #T3# Hoppe passes Hageman's left leg - he's now in half guard. Hoppe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hoppe slips a nice elbow through Hageman's hands, connecting with Hageman's forehead. Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hageman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hoppe working Hageman over with strikes. #SUB# Hoppe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hoppe 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. #T4# Hoppe wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. Hageman controlling the position for now. Hoppe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hoppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working. #SUB2# Hageman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoppe pulls his head out easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hoppe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hoppe lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Hans Hermann Hoppe showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hoppe 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe! Hans Hermann Hoppe 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:
DUEL 202
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Calmuschi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hageman blocks a leg kick. Calmuschi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice defenses there by Calmuschi. Calmuschi looks to land a right hand but Hageman moved out of range. Hageman throws the left hand but Calmuschi avoids the punch easily. Hageman works Calmuschi's body with a nice hook. Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
Calmuschi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hageman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calmuschi digs a good hook to Hageman's body.
Calmuschi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hageman swings for the body but Calmuschi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Calmuschi misses the target. Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hageman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1# Good work by Calmuschi as he checks the leg kick. Hageman scores with a decent looking hook. Hageman moves forwards but Calmuschi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hageman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A shot to the body from Calmuschi misses and Hageman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Calmuschi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calmuschi. Hageman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Calmuschi. Calmuschi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
An attempted straight right counter from Calmuschi misses the target. Hageman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calmuschi. Calmuschi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A jab from Calmuschi does it's job there. Hageman is looking to slow Calmuschi down with leg kicks. Hageman misses with a body kick. Calmuschi blocks the body kick.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calmuschi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hageman at a distance.
No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calmuschi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calmuschi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calmuschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman scores with a nice head shot. Hageman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hageman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calmuschi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hageman on the side of the head. Hageman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calmuschi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hageman takes a step back to recover. Hageman throws a combination that misses letting Calmuschi counter with a right hand. #T3# Hageman throws a front kick aimed at Calmuschi's knee but Calmuschi avoids it well. Hageman lands a body shot.
Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Calmuschi is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Calmuschi misses the target. Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calmuschi. Calmuschi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman. Calmuschi wants to clinch. Hageman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hageman lands a jab-cross combination. Calmuschi misses the jab. A shot to the liver by Calmuschi. Beautiful body shot.#T4# Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
Hageman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2# It looks like Iancu Calmuschi has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman misses with a two punch combination.
Calmuschi misses with a hook
and Hageman counters with a three punch combo that has Calmuschi backing up. Calmuschi nods at Hageman to acknowledge the strikes. Hageman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hageman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hageman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calmuschi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hageman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hageman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Calmuschi throws a solid leg kick but Hageman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Calmuschi. Hageman throws a shot to the body.
Calmuschi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hageman in his tracks. Calmuschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iancu Calmuschi's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Calmuschi checks a leg kick. Calmuschi throws a body punch but Hageman moves out of range. Hageman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Calmuschi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hageman to score with a decent uppercut. Hageman cracks the inside of Calmuschi's front leg. Left hook, right uppercut from Hageman. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Calmuschi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calmuschi manages to avoid it. Hageman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calmuschi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hageman throws out a leg kick but Calmuschi moves out of range and Hageman only half commits. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hageman 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. Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman misses with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman swings for the body but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Calmuschi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Calmuschi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hageman. Hageman obviously looking to wear him down.
Calmuschi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Calmuschi's shoulder, as Calmuschi tries to avoid the shot. Calmuschi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hageman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calmuschi. Hageman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Calmuschi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Calmuschi thows a left - swing and a miss! Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calmuschi. Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hageman throws the left hand but Calmuschi avoids the punch easily. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi connects with the punch. Hageman throws a nice looking combination but Calmuschi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from Hageman misses. Hageman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calmuschi. Calmuschi goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Calmuschi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calmuschi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A slapping body kick lands there for Calmuschi. Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calmuschi. Hageman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from Hageman. Calmuschi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman. Hageman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calmuschi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hageman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3# Hageman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Calmuschi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Hageman misses with a leg kick and Calmuschi counters with a nice uppercut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calmuschi. Hageman throws a push kick but Calmuschi slaps the foot to one side. Calmuschi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Calmuschi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calmuschi. Calmuschi is looking to clinch but Hageman is avoiding it.
Calmuschi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hageman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calmuschi is out of range and Hageman settles back down. Calmuschi misses with the body kick and Hageman counters with a good low kick that Calmuschi was not able to check. Hageman throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Calmuschi moves into the clinch. Calmuschi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Hageman.
#T4# Calmuschi can't find room to land a body shot as Hageman controls the action.
A body shot lands from Calmuschi.
#BC2# Hageman breaks from the clinch.
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! Calmuschi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hageman throws a low kick but Calmuschi avoids it. Calmuschi lands a jab to Hageman's midsection. Hageman throws a shot to the body.
Hageman misses with a lunging right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Calmuschi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calmuschi manages to avoid it. Calmuschi misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman throws a nice outside leg kick. Hageman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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 Iancu Calmuschi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Iancu Calmuschi's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calmuschi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Hageman tried to score with a low kick but Calmuschi checks it. Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Calmuschi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hageman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hageman misses with a hook
and Calmuschi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hageman scores with a jab to the head.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi thows a left - swing and a miss! Calmuschi staying out of range there. Calmuschi checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1# Calmuschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Hageman. Beautiful body shot. Calmuschi walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman. Calmuschi stuns Hageman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Good leg kick by Hageman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Calmuschi moves out of range. Calmuschi on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hageman throws a nice head kick!
Hageman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calmuschi cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Calmuschi throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Calmuschi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hageman on the side of the head. Hageman throws a right hand that Calmuschi ducks under and follows up with a left that Calmuschi also avoids with ease.#T2# Calmuschi throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Calmuschi rushes Hageman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hageman lands an uppercut. Calmuschi has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Calmuschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calmuschi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman lands a damaging elbow. Calmuschi can't find room to land a body shot as Hageman controls the action.
Hageman lands a body punch. Hageman blocks an uppercut.
Calmuschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Calmuschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Calmuschi tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
#T3# Calmuschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Calmuschi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Calmuschi is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Calmuschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calmuschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calmuschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calmuschi misses with some punches.
Calmuschi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Calmuschi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. Hageman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Hageman pushes Calmuschi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hageman lands a right hand. Hageman misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hageman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hageman. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Hageman manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calmuschi. That did some damage! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice leg kick lands there from Hageman. Calmuschi checks a low kick from Hageman. Calmuschi swings widly with a right hand
and Hageman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hageman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calmuschi's sensitive parts. Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Calmuschi misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Calmuschi slips the punch. Calmuschi digs a good hook to Hageman's body.
Calmuschi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calmuschi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hageman looks to land a combination but Calmuschi avoids it well. An attempted straight right counter from Calmuschi misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Diego Hageman. I think Hageman 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!
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Event:
DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# Kinshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman.#CL# Kinshaw has Hageman up against the cage in a clinch.
Kinshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Kinshaw misses with a knee to the head. Kinshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagemans head. Hageman lands a hook to the side of the head. Kinshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kinshaw gets through Hageman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Kinshaw 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. Hageman being controlled against the cage. Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hageman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kinshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hageman digs a right hand underneath Kinshaw's ribcage. Kinshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1# Stalling in the clinch from Kinshaw.
Hageman lands a body punch. Kinshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short uppercut from Hageman. Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman lands a left hand.
Kinshaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kinshaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kinshaw tries a knee to the head but Hageman blocks it.
Kinshaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kinshaw tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Kinshaw back against the cage. Hageman blocks an elbow strike. Kinshaw stalls. Kinshaw lands an uppercut. Hageman tries a body shot but Kinshaw blocks it.
Kinshaw tries to stall but Hageman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hageman blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Kinshaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kinshaw has Hageman pressed against the cage.
Kinshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinshaw prevents a body shot from Hageman. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a nice uppercut. Kinshaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Hageman working aggressively here.
Kinshaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kinshaw slows down the pace here.
Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses. Kinshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3##BC2# Hageman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hageman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Kinshaw off balance momentarily. Kinshaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hageman throws out a leg kick but Kinshaw moves out of range and Hageman only half commits. Kinshaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hageman with a jab. Kinshaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Hageman's head. Hageman moves out of range of the strikes. Kinshaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hageman misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely. Hageman misses with a looping left.#CL# Kinshaw gets a clinch. Hageman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kinshaw gets through Hageman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinshaw throws a chopping leg kick but Hageman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4# Hageman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kinshaw circles away quickly and effectively. Hageman throws a jab when Kinshaw was well out of range. Kinshaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hageman looks to throw a body kick and Kinshaw counters with a nice leg kick. Kinshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hageman. That did some damage! Kinshaw misses with an uppercut. Hageman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Kinshaw moves away from the strike by Hageman. Hageman keeps the fight on the outside. Hageman misses with a looping left. Hageman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kinshaw. A jab from Kinshaw misses. Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.#CL# Hageman tries to keep at a distance but Kinshaw has taken the fight into the clinch. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman tries a body shot but Kinshaw blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw 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# Hageman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kinshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around? Kinshaw lands with a good body shot. Hageman throws a nice looking combination but Kinshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinshaw manages to avoid it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot. Hageman lands with a nice body punch. Kinshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hageman paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kinshaw throws a leg kick which misses Hageman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hageman tries to avoid it. Kinshaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hageman punishes Kinshaw's body with a nice straight punch. 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! Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kinshaw. That did some damage! Hageman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hageman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kinshaw. Kinshaw tries to clinch but Hageman is having none of it. Kinshaw throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1# Kinshaw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Kinshaw moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Kinshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hageman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A combination from Kinshaw does no damage. Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kinshaw defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand. A quick step to the side and Kinshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A head kick misses from Kinshaw. Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hageman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Kinshaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Kinshaw tries to avoid it. Hageman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hageman misses with an uppercut
and Kinshaw makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hageman really felt that one! A head kick misses from Hageman. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kinshaw moves out of range as Hageman throws a body kick.
Kinshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman. Kinshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hageman throws a jab when Kinshaw was well out of range.#T2# Kinshaw stuns Hageman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hageman misses with a head kick.
Kinshaw is looking to counter with a body kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinshaw, right into the meat.
Hageman scores with a nice right hand.
Hageman looks to land a combination. Kinshaw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Kinshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hageman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hageman keeps the fight on the outside. Kinshaw tries to land a leg kick but Hageman saw it coming and moves away.
Hageman jabs Kinshaw to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kinshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Hageman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Kinshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kinshaw lands a left hand.
Kinshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
#T3# A short left from Hageman. Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards. Kinshaw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hageman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kinshaw is working Hageman over against the cage. Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw blocks an uppercut.
Kinshaw is leaning against Hageman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kinshaw stalls. Come on Kinshaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kinshaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hageman is keeping busy. Kinshaw lands a body punch in the clinch. Kinshaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hageman up against the cage. Kinshaw pushes Hageman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Hageman prevents a body shot from Kinshaw. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Kinshaw lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw prevents a body shot from Hageman. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kinshaw tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hageman. Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinshaw misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hageman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kinshaw's brow. Kinshaw stalling in the clinch.
Kinshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kinshaw avoiding damage.
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 Karter Kinshaw will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Good shot there by Hageman. Hageman misses the body punch and Kinshaw counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman slips under a jab. Kinshaw pushes Hageman away with a front kick. Kinshaw scores with a leg kick.
Hageman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinshaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kinshaw takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kinshaw off the cage and back into range. Hageman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hageman misses with a low kick. Nice body punch from Kinshaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kinshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hageman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with an uppercut
and Hageman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hageman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1# Hageman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Kinshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right from Hageman on the inside. Hageman avoiding damage as Kinshaw throws knees to the body.
Hageman takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Kinshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hageman lands a shot to the body. Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw is struggling to control the position. Hageman lands an uppercut. Kinshaw misses with a knee strike.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kinshaw tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kinshaw just leaning against Hageman, taking a breather. #T2# Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinshaw. Still in the clinch, Hageman scores with a nice short uppercut. Kinshaw is trying to stall.
Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2# Hageman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hageman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kinshaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hageman misses with a head kick.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and Hageman counters with a two punch combo. Hageman throws a series of punches but Kinshaw moves out of range. Hageman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hageman tries to land a leg kick but Kinshaw saw it coming and moves away.
#T3# Hageman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2# Kinshaw is rocked! Kinshaw tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hageman! But no joy. Oh Kinshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kinshaw connects with a single shot there. Hageman keeps Kinshaw at a distance using the push kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hageman fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kinshaw to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kinshaw looks to clinch but Hageman throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kinshaw taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
DUEL192 Honda v Ronaldo
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Hageman scoring well with a low kick there.
Koso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso avoids the body shot from Hageman.
Hageman drops his hands momentarily and Koso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Hageman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Koso jabs Hageman to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hageman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Koso defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand. Koso misses with a body shot.
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of Hageman's head. Koso moves into range and connects with a jab. Koso throws a big shot that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Hageman misses the target. 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! Koso avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso. Koso lands a jab to Hageman's midsection. Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Koso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Koso. As Koso backs away, Hageman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Koso looks to land a right hand but Hageman moved out of range. Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Hageman defending well as Koso loads up on a big left hand. Hageman cracks Koso with a right hand to the side of the head. Hageman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koso if he has to take too many more of those.
Hageman slips a jab from Koso. A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Hageman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hageman counters with a one-two to the body. A jab from Hageman misses. Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
Koso throws out a counter right but Hageman avoids it with no problem. Hageman takes a swing at Koso's ribcage but misses. A slapping body kick lands there for Koso. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Koso moves into range and connects with a jab. Koso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hageman is able to avoid easily. Hageman is looking to chop away at Koso's legs. Koso misses with a kick to the body.
Hageman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2# Hageman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koso blocks a leg kick. Koso throws a leg kick which misses Hageman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hageman tries to avoid it. Hageman lands a slapping body shot.
Koso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hageman doesn't seem bothered though. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koso.
Koso misses with a looping right. It looked like Hageman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A big right from Koso misses. Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Koso slips a jab from Hageman. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away. Koso misses with a hook. Koso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hageman scores with the left hand. Koso knows he should have avoided that one. Hageman throws a push kick but Koso slaps the foot to one side. Koso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hageman misses with a looping right.#T3# Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Koso ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso. A nice inside leg kick there by Hageman. That's going to slow Koso down. Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Koso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Koso cracks Hageman with a right hand to the side of the head. Koso moves away from the strike by Hageman. Koso takes one on the button. Koso lands a nice shot to the body.
Koso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hageman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koso. Koso moves out of range of the leg kick from Hageman. Hageman takes one to the side of the head.
Hageman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koso. This has been an exciting period of action! Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman. Koso misses the body punch and Hageman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hageman throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily. Koso only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4# Hageman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koso misses with a body shot.
Koso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hageman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hageman moves out of range of the leg kick from Koso. Hageman feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hageman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Koso scores with the left hand. Hageman knows he should have avoided that one. Hageman throws a low kick but Koso avoids it. Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koso lands a front kick. Hageman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koso's calf. Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hageman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hageman is looking to counter with a body kick. Hageman misses with a leg kick and Koso counters with a slapping leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Koso lands with an uppercut that bounces Hageman off the cage and back into range. Hageman scores with a body shot.
Koso tries to clinch up but Hageman circles away and keeps his distance. Koso scores with a nice strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Koso swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Koso. Hageman connects with a looping right hand.
Hageman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hageman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hageman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Koso looks for the body kick but Hageman saw that one coming. #CL2# Koso has Hageman up against the cage in a clinch.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage. Koso misses with a punch to the body.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koso tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Koso back against the cage. Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso misses with a body punch.
Koso misses with a short punch on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman pushes Koso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1# Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
Koso lands with a left to the head. Koso takes a shot to the head. Koso has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
A short right from Hageman on the inside. Koso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Koso managing to block the knees to the body from Hageman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hageman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koso's brow. Koso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koso avoiding damage as Hageman throws knees to the body.
Hageman lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards. Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso. Koso digs a right hand into Hageman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hageman's gas tank. Hageman tries to work over Koso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Koso scores with a nice hook to the head. Koso avoids the elbow strike from Hageman, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Koso working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Koso tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Hageman working aggressively here.
#BC# Hageman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Koso scores with a punch to the head. Hageman throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Koso looks to land a combination but Hageman avoids it well. Koso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Koso is looking to score with low kicks. Hageman tries to move into range but Koso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Koso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Hageman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Koso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koso. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Koso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso. Koso takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. #T3# Koso swings for the body but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
Hageman works Koso's body with a nice hook. Hageman misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koso looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hageman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hageman misses with a body shot.
Koso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hageman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hageman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speva Koso seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman moves out of range of the strikes. Koso throws a push kick but Hageman slaps the foot to one side. Hageman throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and checks it nicely. Koso has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Hageman misses with a left hand and Koso counters with a low kick, right behind Hageman 's knee. Koso slips under a jab.#T4# Koso jabs at Hageman's body. Koso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hageman throws a chopping leg kick but Koso manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Koso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hageman finds it's way round the side to connect with Koso's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hageman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koso throws out the jab. Koso lands with an overhand left. Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hageman moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koso lands a jab. Koso tries to land a front kick but Hageman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hageman throws a body kick that misses. Hageman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hageman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koso sees it coming and avoids it easily. Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Koso scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speva Koso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Hageman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Hageman looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range. Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A nice side step and Koso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hageman moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
Hageman throws a leg kick but Koso checks it. Koso feints a counter leg kick. Hageman misses with a low kick.
Hageman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koso to score with a decent uppercut. Hageman staying out of range there. Koso throws a push kick but Hageman slaps the foot to one side. Koso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Koso moves out of range easily. Hageman throws a sloppy body shot
and Koso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koso. Koso blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Koso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hageman. A cross from Koso lands. Koso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it. Hageman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1# Hageman dodges the punch combination from Koso.
Koso throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso 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. An inside leg kick from Hageman misses. Koso feints and then cracks Hageman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hageman down. Koso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koso blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Koso checks a low kick from Hageman. Koso cracks the inside of Hageman's front leg. Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Koso ducks down to avoid it. Koso misses with an uppercut
and Koso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hageman tries to move into range but Koso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Koso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Koso replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hageman blocks it well. Koso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hageman will feel that in the morning.#T2# Nice defenses there by Hageman. Koso scores with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Koso avoids a kick to the body.
Hageman throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso. Hageman looks to land a right hand but Koso moved out of range. Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso thuds his shin into the meat of Hageman's side. Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koso was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Hageman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Koso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Koso thuds his right hand into Hageman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Koso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman. Hageman tries to move into range but Koso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Koso dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hageman is looking to slow Koso down with leg kicks. Koso misses the jab. Speva Koso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Hageman slips a jab from Koso. Koso throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman. Hageman throws a shot from downtown. Koso moves away and avoids it. Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koso. Koso thuds his right hand into Hageman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hageman misses with a low kick.
Koso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hageman misses with a low kick as Koso jumps back. Hageman misses with a hook
and Koso counters with a straight right hand. Hageman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koso throws out a counter right but Hageman avoids it with no problem. Koso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman throws a low kick, looking for Koso's leg but Koso calmly moves out of range. Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Koso only half commits to the counter leg kick. Koso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hageman throws a low kick but Koso moves out of range easily. Koso looks to land a body kick but Hageman moved away. Hageman is looking to counter punch. Koso digs a good body shot into Hageman's ribs.#T4# Koso scores with a jab. Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koso moves away. Koso catches Hageman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Koso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hageman is out of range. Hageman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hageman misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Koso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Koso. Koso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hageman walks away with a smile on his face. Koso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Koso 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. A low kick from Hageman misses and Koso counters with a right hand to the body. Koso thuds his right hand into Hageman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hageman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koso.
A little jabbing left from Koso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Some bone on bone action there as Koso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Koso lands a leg kick that knocks Hageman off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Speva Koso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Koso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speva Koso!
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DUEL#185 Wrexham vs Khan
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hageman misses with an uppercut. Calmuschi saw that one coming. Hageman swings and misses with a shot to the body and Calmuschi counters with a left and a right that stings Hageman. Calmuschi staying out of range there. Calmuschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calmuschi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Calmuschi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donk. Calmuschi catches Hageman right on the button with a cross.#CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Calmuschi tries to land a front kick but Hageman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calmuschi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Calmuschi avoids the body shot from Hageman.
Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
Hageman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hageman throws a nice looking combination but Calmuschi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1# Hageman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Calmuschi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hageman throws a nice outside leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Hageman. Calmuschi throws a hook but Hageman avoids it easily. Calmuschi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman defending well as Calmuschi loads up on a big left hand. Calmuschi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman. A little feinted left hand from Calmuschi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hageman scores with a jab. Nice body kick there by Calmuschi. Hageman looks to throw the jab but Calmuschi is out of range. Calmuschi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Calmuschi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hageman scores with a leg kick.
Hageman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calmuschi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Calmuschi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman. Hageman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Calmuschi. Hageman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Hageman throws a jab when Calmuschi was well out of range. Hageman on the wrong end of a nice hook. Calmuschi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Calmuschi has managed to clinch.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch. Calmuschi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Calmuschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Calmuschi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calmuschi defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand. A big left from Calmuschi misses. Hageman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calmuschi in his tracks. Calmuschi looks for the body kick but Hageman saw that one coming. Hageman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Calmuschi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Calmuschi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calmuschi there as he acknowledges the shot. Hageman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calmuschis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Calmuschi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hageman circles away.
It seemed like Hageman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calmuschi tries to counter by clinching up but Hageman breaks away and moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Hageman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hageman scores with a kick to the midsection. Calmuschi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Calmuschi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hageman is looking to land body kicks. Calmuschi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Calmuschi misses with an uppercut. Hageman saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hageman! But no joy. Calmuschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Calmuschi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Calmuschi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Calmuschi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Hageman lands with a straight right. Calmuschi didn't see that one coming.#T4# Hageman misses the shot to the body. #CL# Calmuschi darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Calmuschi can't find room to land a body shot as Hageman controls the action.
Calmuschi lands a hook to the side of the head. Calmuschi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calmuschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman. Calmuschi throws a head punch that misses. Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calmuschi throws a head punch that misses. Calmuschi working aggressively here.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Calmuschi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Calmuschi lands a hook to the side of the head. Calmuschi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman throws a wild body kick that Calmuschi sees coming a mile off. Hageman dodges the punch combination from Calmuschi.
Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman scores with a nice strike. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calmuschi, right into the meat.
Calmuschi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range. Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Calmuschi's front leg but catches the back leg as Calmuschi tries to avoid it. A good leg kick by Hageman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Good work by Calmuschi as he checks the leg kick. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hageman 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. Calmuschi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman is looking for the big counter here. Calmuschi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1# Hageman misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Calmuschi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hageman misses with a kick to the body and Calmuschi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Calmuschi throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Calmuschi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hageman to score with a decent uppercut. Calmuschi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hageman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Calmuschi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hageman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Some bone on bone action there as Calmuschi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hageman 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.
Hageman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Calmuschi misses with a lunging right hand
and Hageman counters with a left to the body. Calmuschi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hageman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calmuschi. Calmuschi moves out of range of the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman scores with a push kick.#T2##CL# Calmuschi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calmuschi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Calmuschi tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage. Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman. Calmuschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calmuschi is trying to break the clinch but Hageman has him pressed against the cage. Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calmuschi's elbow. Calmuschi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Calmuschi blocking some punches.
Hageman lands with a right to the head. Calmuschi working aggressively here.
Hageman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calmuschi backwards. Calmuschi blocks an uppercut.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Calmuschi. Calmuschi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Calmuschi gets through Hageman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Calmuschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calmuschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hageman blocks an uppercut.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi working aggressively here.
Calmuschi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Calmuschi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Calmuschi is trying to break free. Calmuschi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calmuschi lands a shoulder strike. Hageman tries to work over Calmuschi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hageman throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Hageman working aggressively here.
Calmuschi prevents a body shot from Hageman. Hageman misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Calmuschi - that landed with a thud.
Hageman lands a hook that snaps the head of Calmuschi backwards. Calmuschi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Calmuschi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Calmuschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calmuschi misses with some punches.
#BC2# Hageman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calmuschi staying out of range there. Hageman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Calmuschi throws a hook but Hageman avoids it easily. Calmuschi slips under a jab from Hageman. Calmuschi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Calmuschi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. 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# Hageman lands a front kick. Calmuschi ducks right into an uppercut from Hageman. Nice jab there from Hageman. Hageman throws a jab when Calmuschi was well out of range. Hageman throws a hook but Calmuschi blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Calmuschi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hageman has time to react. Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calmuschi has time to react. Calmuschi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Calmuschi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Hageman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calmuschi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Calmuschi moves out of range as Hageman throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Calmuschi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1# Calmuschi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Hageman. Hageman scores with a punch to the head. Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Calmuschi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hageman avoided it. Hageman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Calmuschi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calmuschi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
Hageman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hageman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hageman looks to land a right hand but Calmuschi moved out of range. Hageman thumps Calmuschi with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman throws a big shot that misses. Iancu Calmuschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Hageman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calmuschi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A slapping body kick lands there for Hageman. Hageman throws an off balance right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hageman slips under a jab. It seemed like Hageman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calmuschi. Hageman lands with a shot to the body. Calmuschi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Calmuschi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An inside leg kick lands from Hageman. Calmuschi blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Calmuschi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hageman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calmuschi back to the cage. Hageman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3# Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hageman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hageman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hageman staying out of range there. Hageman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hageman lands with a shot to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Hageman. Hageman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hageman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calmuschi throws out the jab. Good work by Hageman as he checks the leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Hageman. Hageman blocks a jab. Hageman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calmuschi. Calmuschi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4# Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calmuschi. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Calmuschi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hageman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hageman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good leg kick by Hageman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hageman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calmuschi throws out the jab. Hageman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hageman cracks a nice hook into Calmuschi's ribs. Calmuschi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hageman throws out a loose jab but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it. Calmuschi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hageman. Hageman obviously looking to wear him down.
Calmuschi throws a nice head kick!
Hageman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Calmuschi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hageman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calmuschi. Calmuschi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hageman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!
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Event:
DUEL#181 Napolean vs Vee 4
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Labosky on the wrong end of a nice hook. Labosky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hageman throws a nice outside leg kick. Labosky works over Hageman's head and body with a nice combination. Hageman misses the jab. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Hageman misses with a straight left. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Labosky's shoulder, as Labosky tries to avoid the shot. Labosky misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Hageman moves into the clinch.#BC# Labosky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Hageman throws a jab when Labosky was well out of range. Labosky is looking to counter the offense by Hageman and move into the clinch.#CL2# Hageman moves into the clinch successfully.
Labosky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hageman just stands there and leans against the cage. Hageman pushes Labosky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Hageman. Labosky is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks. #BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Labosky darts in trying to clinch enabling Hageman to counter with a crisp jab. Labosky tries to clinch and Hageman counters with a nice uppercut. Hageman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Hageman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman prevents Labosky from breaking the clinch.#T2# Labosky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labosky has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hageman.#BC2# Hageman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Labosky connects with a leg kick. Hageman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hageman blocks a head kick by Labosky.
Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labosky. Labosky throws a leg kick but Hageman moved away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hageman.
Hageman throws a sloppy body shot
and Labosky counters with a series of strikes. Hageman will be more careful next time no doubt. Donk. Hageman catches Labosky right on the button with a cross. Hageman misses with a double jab.
Labosky throws a counter high kick but Hageman was just alert enough to avoid it. Hageman lands a front kick. Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labosky moves away. Hageman looks for the body kick but Labosky saw that one coming. #T3# Labosky misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Labosky moves into the clinch. Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Labosky missing with knees to the body.
Hageman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Labosky uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Labosky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hageman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Labosky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Labosky. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head punch blocked on the inside by Labosky. A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
Hageman gets through Labosky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hageman working aggressively here.
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! Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Labosky. Labosky is trying to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling him. Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Labosky's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hageman prevents Labosky from breaking the clinch. Labosky has had enough of the clinch but Hageman keeps him there for the moment. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman. Labosky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hageman pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Hageman has Labosky up against the cage in a clinch.
Labosky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Labosky jumps guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Labosky tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Labosky back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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##CL# Labosky has managed to clinch.
Diego Hageman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hageman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hageman pushes Labosky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Hageman. A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. Labosky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hageman to keep the fight standing. Labosky is trying to pull guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Labosky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hageman lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Labosky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hageman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hageman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hageman throws a solid leg kick but Labosky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hageman. Labosky scores with a push 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! Hageman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Labosky.#T1# Labosky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hageman can pounce on him.
Labosky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labosky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hageman throws a right hand that Labosky ducks under and follows up with a left that Labosky also avoids with ease. Labosky lands a high kick!
#CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.#CL2# Hageman instigates a clinch. Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Labosky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman prevents Labosky from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Hageman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Labosky is trying to break the clinch but Hageman has him pressed against the cage. Labosky tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. Labosky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labosky throws an elbow that misses.
#BC# Labosky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Labosky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hageman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Labosky momentarily.
Hageman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Labosky checks the leg kick. Hageman throws a leg kick but Labosky moved away. Hageman is looking to chop away at Labosky's legs. A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman.
Hageman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL# Labosky has closed the distance and engaged Hageman in a clinch.
#T3# Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Labosky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hageman lands a left hand.
Hageman digs a right hand underneath Labosky's ribcage. Labosky let out a lung full of air as it connected. Labosky tries to pull guard but Hageman holds him up against the cage and eventually Labosky drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Labosky. That's going to take a lot out of him. Labosky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Labosky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hageman is keeping busy. Labosky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hageman has him pressed against the cage. Labosky is trying to break free. Hageman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hageman lands a good knee to the midsection. Labosky won't want to take too many of those. Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hageman lands a right hand. Hageman misses with the head strike.
#T4# A short left from Hageman. #BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch.
Labosky takes a body punch but keeps moving. 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! Hageman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. That kick from Hageman tenderised Labosky's leg. Labosky is trying to keep his angry face on. Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Hageman has Labosky up against the cage in a clinch.
Hageman presses Labosky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short left from Hageman. Labosky taking a breather. Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Labosky's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hageman throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A good leg kick by Hageman. Labosky keeps the fight on the outside. Labosky moves out of range of the strikes. Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hageman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hageman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hageman throws a counter combo.#CL# Labosky has managed to clinch.
#BC# Labosky manages to break the clinch.
Hageman throws a hook but Labosky avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Hageman misses. Hageman misses with a body shot.
A big left from Hageman misses. Labosky is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hageman. Labosky is looking to clinch. #T1# Labosky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hageman counter with a right hand. Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hageman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labosky moves out of range as Hageman strikes. Hageman swats away the attempt to clinch by Labosky. Labosky is looking to slow Hageman down with leg kicks. #CL2# Hageman moves into the clinch. Labosky is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks. A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman. Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Labosky is trying to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling him. Hageman prevents Labosky from breaking the clinch.#BC# Labosky breaks from the clinch.
Labosky moves in looking to clinch but Hageman pushes him off. Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Labosky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Labosky tries to bum rush Hageman with a series of wild strikes but Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Labosky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. 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! Hageman blocks a head kick by Labosky.
#CL2# Hageman has managed to clinch.
Hageman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Labosky's efforts to push away.#T3# Hageman blocking some punches.
Jean Labosky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Labosky tries to pull guard but Hageman holds him up against the cage and eventually Labosky drops back down to his feet.
Labosky tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. Labosky tries to stall but Hageman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hageman is pressed up against the cage. Labosky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hageman down to the mat. Hageman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hageman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hageman misses with a wild body shot. A counter left hand to the body from Labosky misses its target. Some bone on bone action there as Labosky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2# Hageman clinches. Labosky fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Labosky. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Hageman scores with a hook to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Labosky is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hageman lands a hook that snaps the head of Labosky backwards. Labosky can't get the takedown.
Labosky misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hageman. Hageman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Labosky swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Labosky throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hageman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!
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Event:
DUEL#176 Jones vs Pearson
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Hageman throws a jab when Calmuschi was well out of range. Hageman misses with a hook
and Calmuschi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hageman connects with a solid leg kick. Calmuschi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hageman takes a step back to recover. Calmuschi dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Calmuschi feinted there with a counter leg kick. Calmuschi 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.
Hageman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hageman staying out of range there. Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Calmuschi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hageman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Calmuschi with a jab. Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Calmuschi's shoulder, as Calmuschi tries to avoid the shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Hageman.
Calmuschi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hageman counter with a right hand. Calmuschi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hageman takes a swing at Calmuschi's ribcage but misses. Calmuschi lands the left hand. Hageman blocks a jab. Hageman slips a jab from Calmuschi. Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Calmuschi.
Hageman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Calmuschi throws a body shot but no joy. Hageman throws a hook to the side of Calmuschi's head but Calmuschi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A counter left hand to the body from Calmuschi misses its target. A chopping leg kick lands by Hageman. #T2# Calmuschi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hageman finds it's way round the side to connect with Calmuschi's head. Hageman throws a wild body kick that Calmuschi sees coming a mile off. This has been an exciting period of action! Calmuschi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calmuschi throws a front kick aimed at Hageman's knee but Hageman avoids it well. Hageman misses with a kick to the body and Calmuschi counters with a body kick that stops Hageman in his tracks momentarily. #CL# Calmuschi closes the distance and pushes Hageman back into the cage. Hageman scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Calmuschi. Calmuschi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hageman misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calmuschi. Hageman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short uppercut from Hageman. #T3# Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calmuschi avoiding damage as Hageman throws knees to the body.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Hageman blocks a body shot from Calmuschi. Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head. Calmuschi digs a right hand underneath Hageman's ribcage. Hageman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hageman keeps control of Calmuschi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Calmuschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Calmuschi digs a right hand into Hageman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hageman's gas tank. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calmuschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calmuschis head. #BC# Calmuschi breaks the clinch.
Hageman avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Hageman slips a jab and a cross from Calmuschi.
#T4##CL2# Hageman has managed to clinch.
Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman blocks a body shot from Calmuschi. #BC# Calmuschi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hageman feints and then cracks Calmuschi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calmuschi down. A good leg kick by Hageman. Hageman digs a good hook to Calmuschi's body.
Hageman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Calmuschi misses with a straight left. Good leg kick by Hageman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calmuschi. Hageman flicks out a counter leg kick but Calmuschi steps away. A nice inside leg kick there by Hageman. That's going to slow Calmuschi down. Hageman scores with a leg kick.
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calmuschi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Calmuschi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Hageman 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. #R2# Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
Hageman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Calmuschi misses the shot to the body. Iancu Calmuschi is winning the standup battle so far. A punch combination from Hageman misses. Calmuschi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Calmuschi checks the leg kick. Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Calmuschi. Calmuschi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hageman counters with a body kick that stops Calmuschi in his tracks momentarily. Hageman lands a lovely overhand right. Calmuschi moves out of range of the strikes. Calmuschi lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman looks to land a combination. Calmuschi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hageman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hageman there as he acknowledges the shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Calmuschi misses with a looping left. Calmuschi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1# Hageman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Calmuschi misses with a left hand and Hageman counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calmuschi manages to avoid it. Calmuschi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Calmuschi cracks Hageman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hageman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calmuschi. Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Calmuschi misses with a lunging right hand
and Hageman counters with a nice uppercut. Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Calmuschi connects with the punch. Hageman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hageman works over Calmuschi's head and body with a nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Calmuschi takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses. Hageman feints a counter leg kick. Calmuschi scores with a hook.#T2# Hageman throws a low kick but Calmuschi avoids it. Hageman punishes Calmuschi's body with a nice straight punch. A nice inside leg kick there by Hageman. That's going to slow Calmuschi down. Hageman is looking to clinch. Hageman defending well as Calmuschi loads up on a big left hand. Calmuschi throws a good cross that connects.
Calmuschi throws a solid leg kick but Hageman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Calmuschi. Calmuschi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2# Hageman instigates a clinch. Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands a right hand. Hageman tries a body shot but Calmuschi blocks it.
Hageman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi pushes Hageman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calmuschi lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Hageman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Calmuschi throws out a loose jab but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Calmuschi loads up on a big right hand but Hageman slips the punch. Calmuschi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hageman throws a chopping leg kick but Calmuschi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Good leg kick by Calmuschi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calmuschi. Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hageman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Calmuschi is out of range. Hageman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Calmuschi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Calmuschi.#T4# A low kick from Hageman is predictable there #CL# and Calmuschi counters by moving into the clinch. Calmuschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman has Calmuschi pressed against the cage, preventing Calmuschi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Calmuschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calmuschi misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calmuschi is trying to break free. Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Calmuschi takes an elbow to the forehead. A head punch on the inside from Calmuschi fails to land. #BC2# Hageman breaks from the clinch.
Calmuschi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Calmuschi misses with an uppercut. Calmuschi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Calmuschi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hageman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hageman now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Calmuschi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2# Hageman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calmuschi, pushing him back against the cage. Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calmuschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego Hageman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hageman missing with knees to the body.
Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Calmuschi fails to land. Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman prevents a body shot from Calmuschi. Calmuschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Calmuschi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hageman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calmuschi is trying to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling him. Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Calmuschi. Calmuschi lands a body shot. Calmuschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calmuschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hageman 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.#BC# Calmuschi breaks the clinch.
Calmuschi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hageman's sensitive parts. #CL2# Hageman pushes Calmuschi up against the cage in a clinch. Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Calmuschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman takes a shot to the head. Iancu Calmuschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage. Hageman blocks a body shot from Calmuschi. Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage. Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman blocks a body shot from Calmuschi. Calmuschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. #BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Hageman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Hageman. A left lands for Calmuschi. Hageman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calmuschi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Calmuschi throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hageman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calmuschi.#CL2# Hageman has closed the distance and engaged Calmuschi in a clinch.
Calmuschi digs a right hand underneath Hageman's ribcage. Hageman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Calmuschi tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hageman misses with some punches.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. A right hook to the body lands for Calmuschi.
Hageman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calmuschi lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Calmuschi has a couple of punches blocked by Hageman.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman lands a shoulder strike. Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman blocking some punches.
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 Iancu Calmuschi. I think Hageman 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Hageman!
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Event:
DFN#49 Ronaldo vs Steele
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1# Dall lands a head shot. Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Hageman moves out of range of the body kick. Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hageman has time to react. Hageman slips under a jab. Hageman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hageman 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. Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Hageman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hageman throws a half hearted mid kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Dall misses with a wild body shot. Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hageman's head. Hageman looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hageman wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance. Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1# Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range.#TD# Dall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard. Hageman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Dall trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well. Hageman is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hageman is trying to control but can't.
Dall is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hageman keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2# Hageman looking for submissions off his back.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# Dall lands with a straight right. Hageman didn't see that one coming.#TD# Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hageman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in Hageman's guard. Dall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hageman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hageman wants to control but Dall postures up.#T3##SUB# Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hageman, who protects the arm well. Dall taking a break here but Hageman is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB# Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4# 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.#SUB# Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Jab by Dall. Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch. Dall throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dall tries to score with a low kick but Hageman moves his leg out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dall is looking to chop away at Hageman's legs. Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around? Dall feints and then cracks Hageman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hageman down. Dall with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hageman misses with a body shot.
Dall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman tries a quick counter leg kick but Dall is wise to it.#T1# Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Left hook, right uppercut from Hageman. Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it. Nice straight punches there by Dall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dall. Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hageman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hageman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dall sizes up Hageman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Synyx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dall throws a shot to the body.
Dall checks a leg kick. Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hageman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dall misses the body punch and Hageman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hageman is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Hageman circles away and we're back to standing. Dall scores with a nice head shot.#TD# Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hageman's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hageman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dall advances position into side control!#T2# Hageman isn't going anywhere. Dall trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom. #SUB# Hageman wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Dall seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Hageman is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Synyx Dall! During a confident post fight interview, Synyx Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1# Hageman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mother looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Hageman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A jab lands there for Hageman.#CL# Hageman has closed the distance and engaged Mother in a clinch.
#BC# Hageman breaks the clinch.
Mother swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hageman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hageman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mother backs up against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hageman. 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! Hageman lands a two punch combo.
#CUT# It looks like Fuckya Mother has been cut. Mother ducks right into an uppercut from Hageman. #ROC# Mother is rocked! Hageman connects with a solid leg kick. Mother is still on wobbly legs! Can Hageman finish him? Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Mother off balance momentarily. Mother seems to have recovered his senses. Mother has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hageman.#CL# Mother tries to keep at a distance but Hageman has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Hageman lands a nice shot to the body. Hageman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hageman is working Mother over against the cage. Hageman is working Mother over against the cage. Hageman lands with a left to the head. Hageman pushes Mother back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hageman pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Mother out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1# Mother shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hageman lands with a kick to the temple. Mother shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Sloppy strikes from Mother. Those never looked like landing. Hageman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2# Hageman forces Mother back against the cage and clinches. A body shot lands from Hageman.
I was talking to Mother's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Hageman stops a takedown attempt from Mother.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman. #CUT2# It looks like Fuckya Mother has been cut. Hageman scores with a hook to the body. Mother is breathing heavily. Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Hageman breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mother. Hageman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hageman connects with a solid leg kick. Mother shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hageman counters with a right hand to the body. Mother takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hageman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mother. Mother circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1# That kick from Hageman tenderised Mother's leg. Mother is trying to keep his angry face on. Mother with a lazy takedown attempt and Hageman counters with a flying knee. Nice. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuckya Mother. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hageman lands a head kick!
#ROC2# Mother is rocked! Good leg kick by Hageman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh Mother is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Hageman drives through and clinches with Mother against the cage.
Mother seems to have got his legs back now. Hageman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hageman scores with a shoulder strike. Hageman lands a hook that snaps the head of Mother backwards. Hageman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mother backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short left from Hageman. Hageman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mother backwards. A body shot lands from Hageman.
A short left from Hageman. Hageman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Hageman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mother or not. Hageman lands a big right hand that drops Mother! The killer instinct kicks in and Hageman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hageman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018 |
#R1# Hageman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Hageman rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Smith is working for takedown but Hageman is calmly controlling the position for now. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith is trying to pull guard but Hageman has him pressed against the cage. A shot in the inside from Hageman. Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hageman just stands there and leans against the cage. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1# Hageman lands a right hand. Hageman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith trying to control the position but instead, Hageman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.#BC2# Smith manages to break the clinch.
Hageman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith. Hageman scores with a hook. Hageman misses with an uppercut. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hageman throws a leg kick that misses. Hageman throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hageman with a body shot. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman misses with the body kick and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Hageman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hageman's knee momentarily. Good standup being displayed there by Hageman as he connects with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman slips a jab from Smith. Smith misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.#CL# Hageman has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Hageman looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hageman lands with a short shot to the head. Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Hageman lands a left hand.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Hageman lands with a short shot to the head. #T3# Hageman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hageman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Smith prevents a body shot from Hageman. Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Hageman lands a right hand. Hageman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Hageman stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Hageman scores with a hook to the body. Hageman lands a nice shot to the body. Hageman blocks a body shot from Smith. Hageman misses with some punches.
#T4# Hageman lands an uppercut. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman lands a body punch. Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith wants to stall.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Hageman. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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# Nice uppercut there from Hageman. Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Hageman tries to clinch up. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hageman closes the distance but Smith moves to the side and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. A punch combination from Hageman misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy. Hageman throws a big shot that misses. Smith with the counter takedown but Hageman avoids it easily. Hageman looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. A head kick misses from Hageman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good exchange - Hageman coming out on top. Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far. Smith misses with a looping left. Hageman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Smith blocks a head kick by Hageman.
As Hageman backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all.#T1# Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. Hageman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Smith throws out a counter right but Hageman avoids it with no problem. Hageman missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Hageman. Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman. #CUT# It looks like Frank Smith has been cut. Smith blocking some punches.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hageman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2# A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the head. Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. Hageman lands with a right to the head. Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Smith tries to pull guard but Hageman won't allow it.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith. Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hageman smiles and moves away.
Hageman tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance. Smith works Hageman's body with a nice hook.#T3# Hageman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL# Hageman forces Smith back against the cage and clinches. Hageman working aggressively here.
Hageman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Hageman lands with a right to the head. Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# Smith is rocked! Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Hageman finish him? Diego Hageman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hageman lands a big right hand that drops Smith! The killer instinct kicks in and Hageman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hageman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
GAMT 69 Kang v Walker
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Hageman misses with a jab to the body
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Of Bath And Wells smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Of Bath And Wells has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hageman. Hageman slips under a jab. Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Of Bath And Wells. Hageman throws a shot from downtown. Of Bath And Wells moves away and avoids it. Of Bath And Wells appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Of Bath And Wells misses with a right hand and Hageman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Of Bath And Wells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hageman throws a wild body kick that Of Bath And Wells sees coming a mile off. Of Bath And Wells throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hageman on the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Hageman. Hageman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hageman throws a lazy uppercut
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a right hand to the body. Hageman lands with a slapping head kick. Of Bath And Wells is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Of Bath And Wells. Hageman throws a shot from downtown. Of Bath And Wells moves away and avoids it. Of Bath And Wells throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Of Bath And Wells throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hageman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hageman throws a right and a left that both miss. Of Bath And Wells defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand. Hageman digs a good hook to Of Bath And Wells's body.
Hageman slips a straight right by Of Bath And Wells. Of Bath And Wells avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2# Hageman takes the fight into the clinch. Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Of Bath And Wells scores with a hook to the body. Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the elbow strike from Hageman, against the ropes.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Bath And Wells. Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Of Bath And Wells is trying to break the clinch but Hageman has him pressed against the ropes. #T2# Hageman throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Of Bath And Wells. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Of Bath And Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Of Bath And Wells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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! Of Bath And Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Of Bath And Wells. A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Bath And Wells. A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. Of Bath And Wells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Bath And Wells creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. Of Bath And Wells digs a right hand underneath Hageman's ribcage. Hageman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Of Bath And Wells gets through Hageman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Bishop Of Bath And Wells will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Hageman throws a nice looking combination but Of Bath And Wells bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Hageman 's head but he takes it in his stride. Of Bath And Wells misses the jab. Hageman throws a leg kick but Of Bath And Wells checks it. #CL2# Of Bath And Wells gets tackled into the ropes by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. Of Bath And Wells is leaning against Hageman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Of Bath And Wells struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Hageman misses with some punches.
Hageman avoids the elbow strike from Of Bath And Wells, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman prevents a body shot from Of Bath And Wells. Of Bath And Wells tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow. Of Bath And Wells throws a head punch that misses. Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego Hageman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short left from Of Bath And Wells. Of Bath And Wells throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1# Of Bath And Wells lands an elbow inside. Of Bath And Wells tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Of Bath And Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hageman blocking some punches.
Hageman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Of Bath And Wells goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Of Bath And Wells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A decent looking cross lands there for Of Bath And Wells. Of Bath And Wells doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hageman connects with an inside leg kick. Hageman moves to clinch but Of Bath And Wells breaks away and Of Bath And Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hageman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hageman throws a quick inside leg kick. Hageman 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. Of Bath And Wells throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. #T2# 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! Of Bath And Wells looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range. Hageman is trying to counter with his kicks. Of Bath And Wells takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Of Bath And Wells throws a combination that misses and Hageman counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Bath And Wells.
Hageman misses with an uppercut. Of Bath And Wells saw that one coming. Of Bath And Wells throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hageman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Of Bath And Wells's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hageman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Of Bath And Wells scrambles back to his feet. Of Bath And Wells throws a body punch but Hageman moves out of range. Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Of Bath And Wells was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hageman. Hageman throws a solid leg kick but Of Bath And Wells takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hageman. Of Bath And Wells is looking to counter punch. A big left from Of Bath And Wells misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hageman, right into the meat.
Of Bath And Wells checks a leg kick. Of Bath And Wells was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Of Bath And Wells misses with a body punch
and Hageman counters with a left to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Hageman throws the left hand but Of Bath And Wells avoids the punch easily. An attempted straight right counter from Of Bath And Wells misses the target. Of Bath And Wells's corner calls for a 1-2. Of Bath And Wells obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Of Bath And Wells will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Hageman misses. Hageman cracks a nice hook into Of Bath And Wells's ribs. Hageman closes the distance looking to clinch and Of Bath And Wells counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hageman throws out a powerful jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Of Bath And Wells throws a right hand that misses
and Hageman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. An attempted straight right counter from Of Bath And Wells misses the target. Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Of Bath And Wells's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Bath And Wells tries to avoid it. Of Bath And Wells connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hageman momentarily.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. #T1# An inside leg kick lands from Hageman. Hageman feints and then cracks Of Bath And Wells's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Of Bath And Wells down. Hageman defending well as Of Bath And Wells loads up on a big left hand. Hageman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Hageman misses with a hook. Of Bath And Wells throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. Of Bath And Wells is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Of Bath And Wells paws at him with a jab and circles away. Of Bath And Wells throws the left hand but Hageman avoids the punch easily. Hageman misses with a hook. Of Bath And Wells ducked under it nicely. It looked like Of Bath And Wells wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Of Bath And Wells slips a jab and a cross from Hageman.
Of Bath And Wells throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it. Hageman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Good standup being displayed there by Hageman as he connects with a hook. Nice defenses there by Hageman. Hageman throws out a loose jab but Of Bath And Wells uses good head movement to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Hageman. Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Of Bath And Wells.#T2# Hageman misses with a looping right. Of Bath And Wells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman feints a counter leg kick. Hageman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hageman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Of Bath And Wells throws an off balance right hand
and Hageman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Of Bath And Wells misses with a straight left. Hageman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Of Bath And Wells misses with a straight right. As Of Bath And Wells backs off Hageman throws a huge counter combo but Of Bath And Wells manages to avoid it all. Hageman misses with a left hand and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Of Bath And Wells swings widly with a right hand
and Hageman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hageman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Danga de danga de dang - Of Bath And Wells scores with a four punch combination!#CL2# Hageman rushes Of Bath And Wells and presses him up against the ropes. Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Of Bath And Wells.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Diego Hageman just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R4# Of Bath And Wells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Of Bath And Wells thows a left - swing and a miss! Hageman throws out a counter right but Of Bath And Wells avoids it with no problem. Of Bath And Wells throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Of Bath And Wells. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Hageman rushes Of Bath And Wells and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Of Bath And Wells lands an elbow inside. Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Of Bath And Wells.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Hageman scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Bath And Wells. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Of Bath And Wells lands a right hand. Of Bath And Wells blocks an elbow strike from Hageman.
Of Bath And Wells throws an elbow but it misses.
Of Bath And Wells lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Of Bath And Wells working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice glancing elbow lands by Of Bath And Wells. #CUT# That has opened up Diego Hageman's cut even more. Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Of Bath And Wells tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Of Bath And Wells lands a damaging elbow. Hageman blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Hageman prevents a body shot from Of Bath And Wells. Of Bath And Wells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A right hand to the body from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells pushes Hageman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman blocks a body shot from Of Bath And Wells. Of Bath And Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Of Bath And Wells fails to land. Of Bath And Wells lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Of Bath And Wells fails to land. Of Bath And Wells swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Of Bath And Wells throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Of Bath And Wells. Hageman pushes Of Bath And Wells back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Of Bath And Wells.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Of Bath And Wells.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike. A short left from Of Bath And Wells. #CUT# The cut above Diego Hageman's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A nice left hand lands by Of Bath And Wells.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Of Bath And Wells.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Of Bath And Wells. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells had his way with Diego Hageman in that round. The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut. That's time! Of Bath And Wells's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# Of Bath And Wells throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hageman throws a head kick that misses. Good standup being displayed there by Of Bath And Wells as he connects with a hook. Hageman tries to clinch but Of Bath And Wells moves out of range. Of Bath And Wells jabs at Hageman's body. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells is winning the standup battle so far. Good standup being displayed there by Hageman as he connects with a hook. Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Of Bath And Wells ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Of Bath And Wells 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.
Of Bath And Wells lands with a good body shot. A jab from Of Bath And Wells misses. Decent striking displayed by Hageman there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Of Bath And Wells lands a head shot.#T1# Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut. A little jabbing left from Hageman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hageman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hageman misses the jab. Of Bath And Wells swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hageman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Of Bath And Wells throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Of Bath And Wells just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good exchange - Of Bath And Wells coming out on top. A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Of Bath And Wells does a little dance to reset his feet. Of Bath And Wells misses with a left hand and Hageman counters with a straight right hand. Hageman is looking to clinch but Of Bath And Wells is avoiding it.
Hageman needs to keep his hands up - Of Bath And Wells had a free shot at his head there.#CUT# Diego Hageman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2# Hageman throws an off balance right hand
and Of Bath And Wells counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Of Bath And Wells throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Of Bath And Wells stuns Hageman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Of Bath And Wells keeps the fight on the outside. Hageman connects with a solid leg kick. Hageman takes one to the side of the head.
Of Bath And Wells throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A nice leg kick lands there from Hageman. #CL2# Hageman has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Of Bath And Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Of Bath And Wells pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Hageman takes a shot to the head. Hageman struggles to land a body shot inside as Of Bath And Wells controls his hands.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! The Bishop Of Bath And Wells showed his dominance in that final round. Well Of Bath And Wells 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Bishop Of Bath And Wells! A very excited looking The Bishop Of Bath And Wells 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:
GAMT 63 McDonnell v Johnson
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Hageman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Moans ducks down to avoid it. Hageman lands a front kick. Hageman moves out of range of the strikes. Hageman tries to land a front kick but Moans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hageman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hageman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moans. Moans circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A slow jab from Moans misses its intended target. Hageman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hageman throws a body kick that misses. Moans steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hageman. Moans avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Moans gets tackled into the ropes by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Moans. Moans misses with a punch to the body.
Moans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moans swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Hageman lands an elbow inside. Hageman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moans avoids it. Moans throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Moans.
Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Moans swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Moans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moans misses with a punch on the inside.
Moans has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hageman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Moans can turn it around. Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Moans uses good head movement to avoid it. Moans throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Hageman lands on the inside with an uppercut. Knees in the clinch landing for Moans.
Moans blocking some punches.
Hageman prevents a body shot from Moans. Hageman blocking some punches.
#T2# Hageman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right handed body shot lands from Moans.
Moans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hageman pushes Moans back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hageman misses with the head strike.
A short left from Hageman. Hageman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. Moans swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman tries to throw a body punch but Moans avoids it by throwing Hageman back against the ropes. Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. Moans misses with a body punch.
Hageman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hageman working aggressively here.
Moans lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Moans throws a leg kick which misses Hageman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hageman tries to avoid it. Hageman throws a big shot that misses. Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Moans cracks the inside of Hageman's front leg. A swing and a miss from Hageman. A countering left hand to the body from Moans misses. Good standup being displayed there by Moans as he connects with a hook. Hageman motions for Moans to come forward. Hageman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hageman blocks a low kick nicely. Moans needs to keep his hands up - Hageman had a free shot at his head there. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Moans's shoulder, as Moans tries to avoid the shot. Moans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hageman scores with a jab to the jaw. Hageman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moans cracks Hageman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Moans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hageman's sensitive parts. Moans connects with a crisp jab. #T1# Moans throws a body punch but Hageman moves out of range. Moans throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman slips a jab from Moans. Moans getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Moans tries a low kick but Hageman avoids it. Moans connects with a body shot that sends Hageman's belly button to the back. Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Moans's shoulder, as Moans tries to avoid the shot. Moans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hageman. Hageman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Moans misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Hageman. Moans avoids a kick to the body.
Hageman delivers a nice body kick. Moans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hageman connects with a jab. Hageman slips a jab and a cross from Moans.
Hageman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman looks to land a left hand but Moans moved out of range nicely.#CL# Hageman gets a clinch. Hageman misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Moans.
Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hageman. Diego Hageman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Moans misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Moans throws an elbow but it misses.
Moans misses with a punch on the inside.
Moans misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Moans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Moans working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head. Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shaq Moans will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Moans throws a shot from downtown. Hageman moves away and avoids it. Moans looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range. Hageman misses with a low kick as Moans jumps back. Moans appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Moans slips a straight right by Hageman. A jab lands there for Moans. Hageman drops his hands momentarily and Moans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Moans lands with a slapping head kick. Hageman tries to land a body kick and Moans counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Moans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hageman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Moans cracks Hageman with an open hand slap. Moans scores with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moans manages to avoid it. Moans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The fight stays on the outside here - Hageman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Moans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moans. Hageman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Shaq Moans seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman lunges at Moans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moans's hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Hageman. That's going to slow Moans down. A jab from Moans does it's job there. Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moans.
An inside leg kick lands from Moans. Hageman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL# Hageman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Hageman lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. Hageman lands with a right to the head. Moans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Moans's head. #T2# Hageman blocking some punches.
Hageman working aggressively here.
Moans misses with a punch on the inside.
Moans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Moans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Moans.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Moans throws an elbow but misses. Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Moans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moans lands a hook that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Moans tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Moans misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Moans's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hageman under the eye. Hageman digs a good hook to Moans's body.
Moans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hageman staying out of range there. Hageman punishes Moans's body with a nice straight punch. Moans misses with a shot to the body and Hageman counters with a right hand to the body. Hageman slips a straight right by Moans. Hageman fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hageman throws a lazy head kick and Moans counters with a one-two 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! Hageman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Moans raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hageman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hageman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL# Moans tries to keep at a distance but Hageman has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hageman avoids a wild elbow strike from Moans. Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman misses with some punches.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hageman lands a body punch in the clinch. Hageman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moans or not. Moans tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Moans back against the ropes. Moans tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Moans back against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Moans. Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Moans. Moans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hageman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moans can't find room to land a body shot as Hageman controls the action.
#T2# Moans throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Moans scores with a nice short uppercut. Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Moans. Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moanss head. Hageman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moans misses with an elbow strike.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Moans.
Moans pushes off an throws an elbow but Hageman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Moans misses with a body punch.
Moans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Moans takes an elbow to the forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman had his way with Shaq Moans in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Hageman misses with a body kick. Moans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hageman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Moans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moans displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Moans throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
Moans moves out of range of the strikes. Moans works the jab nicely. Moans tries a low kick but Hageman avoids it. Hageman slips under a jab. Hageman throwing a counter right hand but Moans manages to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Hageman.
Hageman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Moans scores with a jab to the jaw. Hageman takes one on the button. Moans throws a leg kick but Hageman sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Hageman. Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nice defenses there by Hageman. Hageman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Moans clobbers Hageman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Moans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Moans throws a hook but Hageman avoids it easily. Hageman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moans.
Moans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hageman's head backwards. Hageman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hageman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hageman sets himself, and Moans steps forward looking for the clinch! Hageman avoids it this time. Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moans counters with a good low kick that Hageman was not able to check. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hageman misses with a low kick.
Hageman staying out of range there. Hageman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moans. Hageman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Moans ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Hageman tries to clinch up but Moans circles away and keeps his distance. Moans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hageman throws a leg kick and Moans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Moans connects with a looping right hand.
Moans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hageman's sensitive parts. Moans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hageman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Moans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hageman is able to avoid easily. Hageman thinks about countering with a body kick. Hageman looks to throw the jab but Moans is out of range. Moans wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moans.
And that's the end of the fight! Shaq Moans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Moans 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shaq Moans! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Shaq Moans! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Shaq Moans!
Shaq Moans wins by unanimous decision! Shaq Moans 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:
GAMT 59 Kane v McDonnell
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1# Hageman connects with a body shot. Hageman cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Hageman has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hageman connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back. Taylor misses with an uppercut. Hageman saw that one coming. Hageman throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem. Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hageman in his tracks. Taylor misses the shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Taylor. Hageman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Hageman and move into the clinch. Taylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1# Hageman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hageman 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. Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Hageman breaks away and moves out of range. The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hageman slips under a jab. Hageman tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it. Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor. Hageman avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Hageman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2# Hageman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the ropes. Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Hageman tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Hageman back against the ropes. Taylor lands with a left to the head. Taylor working hard to break the clinch. Hageman throws a head punch that misses. Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow. Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Hageman tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Taylor working hard to break the clinch. Hageman lands a shot to the body. A short right from Hageman. This has been an exciting period of action! Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman misses with an elbow over the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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# Hageman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hageman manages to circle out of the way. Hageman avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Hageman throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem. Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing. Hageman tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it. Hageman tries to clinch up. Hageman wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.#T1# Taylor misses the body punch and Hageman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Taylor throws a body punch but Hageman moves out of range. Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman cracks Taylor with an open hand slap. Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hageman defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand. Hageman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman wants to clinch. Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2# Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Hageman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Taylor misses with a left hand and Hageman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Hageman and move into the clinch. Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range. Hageman throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it. Taylor misses with a wild body shot. Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2# Hageman clinches up against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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! #R3# Hageman connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off. A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Hageman's defenses. Hageman looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range. Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Hageman's belly button to the back. A big left from Taylor misses. Hageman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor sizes up Hageman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Taylor looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range. Hageman tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor misses the shot to the body. Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Hageman's belly button to the back. Hageman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook. Taylor defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand. As Hageman tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Hageman manages to avoid the attempt. Hageman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hageman scrambles back to his feet.#CL2# Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Hageman has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land. Taylor lands a right hand. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. Taylor tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Hageman tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it. Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but Hageman gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the ropes.#T2# Hageman swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head. Taylor throws a head punch that misses. Hageman blocks a body shot from Taylor. A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor. Taylor lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hageman is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Taylor clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Hageman scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one. Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hageman cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Taylor scores with a jab to the body. Hageman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hageman doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hageman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hageman tries to clinch up. Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Hageman and move into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor throws a right and a left that Hageman avoids nicely. Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor. Taylor misses the shot to the body. Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Hageman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Hageman wants to clinch. Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big left from Hageman misses. Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hageman.#CL2# Hageman moves into the clinch. Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Hageman tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Hageman back against the ropes. Hageman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away. Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Hageman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land. Taylor wants to break free but Hageman has control.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Hageman. Hageman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hageman working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Hageman lands a right hand. Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that fourth round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hageman throws a hook but Taylor blocks it. Hageman is looking to clinch. Nice defenses there by Taylor. Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range. Taylor throws a hook but Hageman avoids it easily. Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hageman.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor cracks Hageman with a good jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Hageman.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and Hageman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Hageman forces Taylor back against the ropes and clinches. Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hageman controls his hands.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hageman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hageman misses with some punches.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor presses Hageman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hageman lands an uppercut. Glen Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land. Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Nice body punch from Taylor. Taylor misses with some punches.
Hageman pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hageman. Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Hageman controls the action.
Diego Hageman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Taylor tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hageman blocks an uppercut.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses. Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Diego Hageman. Well Hageman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Diego Hageman! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Diego Hageman! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Diego Hageman wins by unanimous decision! Glen Taylor spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all you bitches!'.
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Event:
D50 Warror v Saarelainen
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# O Conor dives in and grabs Hageman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hageman pushes down on O Conor 's head and hops out. O Conor shoots in for a takedown but Hageman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Conor is defended easily by Hageman. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan O Conor . O Conor shoots in but Hageman avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ryan O Conor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. O Conor misses with a takedown letting Hageman counter with a right hand. #TD2# O Conor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hageman to the mat! Hageman manages to get full guard. Hageman controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# O Conor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hageman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Conor has Hageman in his guard.#REVR# O Conor being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2# O Conor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# O Conor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. O Conor wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# O Conor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hageman frees his head nicely. Oh but O Conor has switched to an armbar! Hageman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan O Conor ! A very excited looking Ryan O Conor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
D44 Warror v Stone
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# Hageman misses with a straight left. Miletich cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hageman thows a left - swing and a miss! Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Miletich. Hageman throws out a counter right but Miletich avoids it with no problem. Hageman wants to land a leg kick but Miletich is out of range. Hageman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miletich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miletich clobbers Hageman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mitch Miletich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman misses with a straight right. Miletich throws a hook but Hageman blocks it. Miletich throws out a loose jab but Hageman uses good head movement to avoid it. Miletich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Hageman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miletich if he has to take too many more of those.
Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Miletich misses with a hook
and Hageman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Miletich motions for Hageman to come forward. Miletich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hageman! But no joy. Miletich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab from Miletich finds it's way through Hageman's defenses. Miletich throws a quick inside leg kick. Both fighters circling a little - Miletich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Miletich. That's going to slow Hageman down. Crunch! Miletich slams his shin into Hageman's torso. Miletich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# No joy there for Miletich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miletich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman moves forwards but Miletich connects with a nice, crisp jab. Miletich wants to clinch up but Hageman keeps it at a distance. Miletich throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hageman! But no joy. Miletich throws a lazy uppercut
and Hageman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Mitch Miletich has been cut. Miletich feints and then cracks Hageman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hageman down. Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miletich throws a front kick that sends Hageman stumbling back into the cage. Hageman sizes up Miletich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hageman with a nice cross.#T3# Hageman thuds his right hand into Miletich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2# Miletich is rocked! A jab from Hageman misses. Oh Miletich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hageman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miletich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hageman. It seemed like Hageman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hageman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Miletich seems to have got his legs back now. Miletich slips a straight right by Hageman. Nice defenses there by Hageman. Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
Hageman lands a right hook to the body.
Miletich goes for a double leg but Hageman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hageman continues to drive forward. Nice cross by Miletich. A punch combination from Miletich misses. Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4# Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Miletich slips the punch. Miletich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Hageman misses. Miletich connects with a nice looking jab.
Hageman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hageman swinging wildly here.
Miletich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hageman's sensitive parts. A low kick from Miletich is predictable there and Hageman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. 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 Mitch Miletich will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mitch Miletich's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Miletich connects with the punch. Miletich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miletich. Miletich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Miletich cracks Hageman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hageman 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. Miletich blocks a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Miletich misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hageman. Donk. Miletich catches Hageman right on the button with a cross. Hageman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Mitch Miletich is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Hageman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Danga de danga de dang - Hageman scores with a four punch combination! Hageman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miletich. Hageman cracks Miletich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The fight stays on the outside here - Miletich looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Miletich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hageman. That did some damage! Miletich throws a nice inside leg kick. Hageman moves forwards but Miletich connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT# It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut. Miletich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2# Hageman defending well as Miletich loads up on a big left hand. Miletich moves out of range as Hageman strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A left lands for Hageman. Miletich misses with a hook. Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Miletich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hageman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Miletich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Hageman breaks from the clinch.
Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot. Miletich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hageman blocks a jab.#T3# Miletich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hageman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet. A little jabbing left from Hageman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice shot lands for Miletich. Hageman misses with an uppercut. Miletich saw that one coming. Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet. Hageman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A big left from Hageman misses. Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Miletich throws a body kick that misses. Hageman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Miletich misses with a low kick as Hageman jumps back.#T4# No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miletich throws a nice outside leg kick. No joy there for Miletich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hageman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hageman throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich. Miletich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hageman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hageman misses with a body kick. Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hageman moves out of range of the leg kick from Miletich. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miletich, as that shot connected.
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 Mitch Miletich will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Miletich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hageman throws a shot to the body.
Miletich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hageman misses with the combination.
Miletich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hageman misses with a kick to the body.
Hageman digs a good body shot into Miletich's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miletich tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Hageman misses. Hageman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miletich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1# Miletich throws a leg kick but Hageman sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hageman throws a shot from downtown. Miletich moves away and avoids it. Miletich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hageman.
Miletich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hageman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miletich misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. Hageman throws out a counter right but Miletich avoids it with no problem. Hageman avoids the head kick by Miletich.
Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A big left from Hageman misses. Hageman throws a jab when Miletich was well out of range. A big right from Hageman misses. #T2# Miletich misses with a two punch combination.
Hageman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Miletich misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miletich.
Miletich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miletich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hageman just manages to avoid it. Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miletich. Hageman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Miletich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little jabbing left from Hageman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Miletich scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Miletich throws a front kick aimed at Hageman's knee but Hageman avoids it well. Miletich ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.#T3# Miletich ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Miletich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Miletich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hageman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Miletich doesn't manage to clinch there - Hageman circles away.
Miletich swings away with a leg kick that misses. Miletich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Miletich clinches. Miletich misses with a punch on the inside.
Miletich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hageman just stands there and leans against the cage. Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hageman. #T4# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Miletich lands an uppercut. Miletich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hageman to keep the fight standing. Hageman throws a head punch that misses. Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Miletich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagemans head. Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Hageman breaks from the clinch.
Miletich throws a leg kick which misses Hageman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hageman tries to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A looping hook to the body misses from Miletich. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Miletich lands with a slapping head kick. Hageman takes a swing at Miletich's ribcage but misses. Miletich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Miletich avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Mitch Miletich showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miletich, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Mitch Miletich! Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Mitch Miletich! Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Mitch Miletich!
Mitch Miletich wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
D40 Castillo v Vachon
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Hageman thuds a left hand into Hardcastle's body. Hageman takes a swing at Hardcastle's ribcage but misses. #CL# Hageman darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman. #BC2# Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardcastle manages to avoid it. Hardcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hardcastle blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman lands a left hand.
Hardcastle goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Hardcastle slips the punch. Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hageman throws a big shot that misses. Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# Hageman is looking to clinch. Hardcastle shoots for a double leg takedown but Hageman sprawls well. He's pushed Hardcastle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hageman blocks a head kick by Hardcastle.
Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Hageman moves into range and clinches up with Hardcastle. Hageman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman. Hardcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the head. Hageman tries to work over Hardcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Hageman. Hardcastle is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.#T2# Hageman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards. Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle. Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hageman avoiding damage.
Hardcastle looking for a takedown. #T3# Hardcastle blocks an uppercut.
Hageman stalling against the cage.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Hageman keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hardcastle blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Hardcastle's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hardcastle being controlled against the cage. Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. Hardcastle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle. Hageman tries to clinch there but Hardcastle circles away.
Hageman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardcastle circles away.
Hardcastle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hageman counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hardcastle moves forwards but Hageman connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hageman scores with a jab. Hardcastle misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Some wild striking there from Hardcastle.
Hageman swinging wildly here.
Hageman lands a jab. Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardcastle. Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardcastle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease. Hardcastle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hageman defends well and Hardcastle ends up having to push Hageman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hageman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardcastle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Hardcastle shoots in but Hageman avoids the takedown attempt easily. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle. Hardcastle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardcastle can do to turn this around? Hageman lands a jab. Hageman throws the left hand but Hardcastle avoids the punch easily. Hardcastle feints the counter takedown. Hageman tries to clinch up but Hardcastle circles away and keeps his distance. Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hageman!
Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet. Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# Hardcastle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hageman defends it nicely. Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardcastle manages to avoid it. Hardcastle dives in for a single leg takedown but Hageman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hardcastle dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Hageman lands with a straight right. Hardcastle didn't see that one coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap.#CL# Hageman closes the distance and clinches. Hageman working aggressively here.
#T3# Hardcastle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. Hageman throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. #TD2# Hardcastle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hageman regains guard.
Hardcastle with a flurry of punches that miss. Hageman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Hardcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Hageman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardcastle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hageman looking to control.
#T4# Hageman has momentary wrist control but Hardcastle slips an elbow through the middle. Hageman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hageman pulls Hardcastle in close to prevent any damage. Hardcastle preventing the sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hardcastle chips away with some ground and pound. Hageman is trying to keep Hardcastle in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardcastle.#CL# Hageman pushes Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch. Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hardcastle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hageman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardcastle tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardcastle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hageman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hageman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardcastle.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Hardcastle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman. Hageman lands a right hand. Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. #BC2# Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hardcastle walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman. Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardcastle misses with a takedown attempt - Hageman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.#T2# A nice combination there by Hageman.
Hageman cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap. Hageman digs a good hook to Hardcastle's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hardcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target. Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well. Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far. No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hageman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardcastle. And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hageman tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range. Hageman tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range. No joy there for Hardcastle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3# A jab from Hageman misses. Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well. Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side. Hageman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hardcastle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hageman throws out the jab. Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hageman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Hardcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hageman throws out a loose jab but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it. Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side. #T4# Hardcastle needs to keep his hands up - Hageman had a free shot at his head there. Sexton Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hardcastle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A head kick misses from Hardcastle. Hardcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hageman is looking to clinch but Hardcastle is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab from Hageman. Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hageman throws a good cross that connects.
Hardcastle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Hageman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hageman, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Diego Hageman! Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Diego Hageman! Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Diego Hageman wins by unanimous decision!
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Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1# A lazy left from Jacquard finds it's target. Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard. Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jacquard slips a straight right by Hageman. A jab from Hageman misses. Hageman backing away here, and Jacquard unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Hageman lands a nice hook to Jacquard's body. Jacquard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jacquard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hageman misses the shot to the body. Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hageman throws out the jab. Jacquard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hageman with a body shot. Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Hageman saw that one coming. Hageman moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacquard. Jacquard moves into range and connects with a jab. Hageman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hageman fails in his attempt to clinch. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Jacquard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nice cross by Jacquard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jacquard dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
#T1# Jacquard is looking to slow Hageman down with leg kicks. A swing and a miss from Jacquard. A little feinted left hand from Hageman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hageman misses the jab. Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Nice shot by Jacquard. Hageman throws an off balance right hand
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice shot by Jacquard. Hageman wants to clinch and Jacquard counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hageman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hageman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacquard's head backwards. Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard lands a jab to the head.
#T2# Jacquard lands with a hook. Hageman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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! Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hageman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hageman wants to clinch. A little jabbing left from Jacquard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hageman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hageman throws out a powerful jab. Hageman throws a series of punches but Jacquard avoids them all with ease. Jacquard scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target. Jacquard misses with the combination.
Jacquard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3# Hageman misses with a hook. Jacquard ducked under it nicely. No joy there for Jacquard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Hageman blocks the leg kick.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hageman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Hageman saw that one coming. The fighters circle momentarily. Hageman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL# Hageman clinches up with Jacquard and pushes him back against the cage. Hageman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacquard backwards. Hageman tries to work over Jacquard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jacquard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a hook from the clinch. Hageman blocking some punches.
Jacquard tries to work over Hageman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jacquard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Hageman as the two fighters clinch.
Jacquard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Jacquard lands with a short shot to 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! Jacquard blocks an uppercut.
Jacquard lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacquard. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hageman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hageman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacquard avoids it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hageman. #BC2# Jacquard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jacquard throws a leg kick but Hageman moved away. Jacquard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hageman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Hageman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jacquard counters with a left and a right that stings Hageman. Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jacquard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jacquard takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jacquard avoids the body shot from Hageman.
As Hageman backs off Jacquard throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all. Hageman slips under a jab from Jacquard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hageman misses with a combination
and Jacquard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hageman's knee momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard dominated that round. That's time! Hageman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Hageman wants to clinch. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jacquard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Hageman throws a hook but Jacquard blocks it. Hageman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman. Jacquard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hageman at a distance.
Jacquard scores with a jab. Hageman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jacquard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hageman throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Jacquard misses. Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard. Remy Jacquard seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hageman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard. Jacquard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jacquard wants to slow Hageman down by chopping away at his legs. #T1# Hageman is looking to clinch but Jacquard is avoiding it.
Hageman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jacquard feints and then cracks Hageman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hageman down. Hageman misses with a straight right. A countering left hand to the body from Jacquard misses. Jacquard misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Jacquard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hageman looks to throw the jab but Jacquard is out of range. Jacquard slips a jab from Hageman. Hageman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jacquard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jacquard wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range. Hageman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Jacquard slips the punch. Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacquard. #T2# Jacquard works Hageman's body with a nice hook. Hageman tries to bum rush Jacquard with a series of wild strikes but Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman slips a straight right by Jacquard. Jacquard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jacquard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Jacquard's shoulder, as Jacquard tries to avoid the shot. Jacquard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Hageman misses with a double jab.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Hageman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacquard misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacquard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jacquard scores with a decent looking hook. Hageman swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Jacquard does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman scores with a punch to the head. Jacquard throws a nice inside leg kick. A punch combination from Hageman misses. Jacquard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jacquard sizes up Hageman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hageman tries to clinch but Jacquard moves out of range. Hageman misses with an uppercut
and Jacquard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jacquard throws a body shot but no joy. A punch lands to the side of Jacquard 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jacquard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Hageman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hageman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquard sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hageman scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jacquard misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Jacquard scores with a decent looking hook. Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hageman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jacquard blocks a jab. Hageman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacquard to score with a decent uppercut. A cross from Hageman lands. A decent looking cross lands there for Jacquard. Hageman lands a jab-cross combination. Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Jacquard cracks the inside of Hageman's front leg. Jacquard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacquard 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 Hageman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hageman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jacquard dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Remy Jacquard will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. #R3# Jacquard lands with a cross. Jacquard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hageman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hageman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hageman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hageman slips a straight right by Jacquard. Jacquard lands a really nice looking cross but Hageman seems unphased.
Jacquard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
Jacquard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hageman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jacquard slips under a jab. Hageman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jacquard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Hageman. Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Hageman misses with a looping left. Hageman fails in his attempt to clinch. Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacquard swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jab from Jacquard. Hageman moves away from the strike by Jacquard. Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman. Hageman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hageman misses the body punch and Jacquard counters with a one-two to the body. Hageman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jacquard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. 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! Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Hageman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jacquard lands an overhand right. Jacquard lands with a good body shot.#T2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacquard. Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacquard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Hageman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hageman misses with a left hand and Jacquard counters with a leg kick. The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jacquard flicks out a counter leg kick but Hageman steps away. Jacquard misses with a low kick as Hageman jumps back. Jacquard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hageman counters with a stiff right hand. Jacquard connects with a leg kick. Hageman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman. Jacquard cracks Hageman with an open hand slap. Jacquard scores with a punch to the head. Jacquard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jacquard misses the body punch and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hageman misses with a hook.#T3# Hageman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jacquard counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman cracks Jacquard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard. Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hageman. Hageman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hageman takes one to the side of the head.
Hageman scores with the left hand. Jacquard knows he should have avoided that one. Jacquard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Hageman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jacquard slips a straight right by Hageman. Hageman misses with a straight left. Hageman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacquard under the eye. Hageman moves forwards but Jacquard connects with a nice, crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jacquard misses with a left hand and Hageman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# A jab from Jacquard does it's job there. Jacquard jabs Hageman right on the nose. Hageman blinks but takes it well. Jacquard circles away from the clinch attempt and Jacquard counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman slips a straight right by Jacquard. Jacquard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hageman in his tracks. Jacquard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hageman. That did some damage! Hageman throws a big shot that misses. Hageman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jacquard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jacquard just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jacquard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jacquard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Jacquard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jacquard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacquard throws a hook but Hageman blocks it. That kick from Jacquard tenderised Hageman's leg. Hageman is trying to keep his angry face on. Jacquard misses the jab. Jacquard throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Jacquard misses with a low kick as Hageman jumps back. Jacquard scores with a nice head shot. Hageman slips a jab from Jacquard. Jacquard throws a lazy head kick enabling Hageman to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Hageman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hageman throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range. Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jacquard misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. #T1# Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A combination from Hageman does no damage. Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range. Jacquard cracks Hageman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A punch lands to the side of Jacquard 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hageman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jacquard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jacquard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Hageman slips the punch. Jab from Jacquard. Jacquard connects with a nice looking jab.
Hageman throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jacquard defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand. Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Jacquard.#T2# Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A chopping leg kick lands by Jacquard. Hageman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Hageman moves into the clinch. Hageman lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacquard backwards. #BC2# Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Jacquard lands with a nice body punch. Hageman moves in looking to clinch but Jacquard pushes him off. The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jacquard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jacquard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jacquard lands the left hand. Jacquard 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.
Jacquard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hageman throws a big counter combination but Jacquard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3# Jacquard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jacquard tests Hageman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jacquard throws a body shot but no joy. Jacquard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jacquard scores with the left hand. Hageman knows he should have avoided that one. Hageman throws out a loose jab but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it. Jacquard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Hageman blocks the low kick. Jacquard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Hageman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hageman there as he acknowledges the shot. Jacquard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Jacquard does a little dance to reset his feet. Hageman throws a body shot but no joy. Jacquard misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Jacquard throws a leg kick which misses Hageman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hageman tries to avoid it. Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Hageman's head but Hageman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hageman connects with a body shot. 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! Hageman tries to clinch but Jacquard moves out of range. Jacquard throws a shot to the body.
Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacquard feints a counter leg kick. Jacquard misses with a hook. Hageman ducked under it nicely. Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range. Jacquard lands a body shot.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard. Jacquard lands with a straight right. Hageman didn't see that one coming. Hageman misses with a hook. As Hageman backs off Jacquard throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all. Hageman blocks a low kick nicely. Hageman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Hageman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jacquard back to the cage. Hageman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard. Jacquard lands with a right hand. Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing. A counter left hand to the body from Hageman misses its target. A leg kick checked by Hageman. It looked like Hageman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hageman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jacquard back to the cage. Hageman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Jacquard. Hageman wants to clinch but Jacquard slips to the side and Jacquard counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jacquard eats them both and turns towards Hageman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fight stays on the outside here - Hageman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hageman defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand. Hageman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hageman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacquard's head backwards. Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# Hageman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hageman misses with a wild body shot. Jacquard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hageman misses with a wild body shot. Jacquard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hageman. That did some damage! Jacquard lands a nice looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Hageman. Jacquard scores with a nice strike. Hageman misses the shot to the body. Hageman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacquard momentarily.
Jacquard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacquard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacquard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hageman. Jacquard scores with a shot to the body.
#T2# Jacquard tests Hageman's chin there with a solid looking shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Jacquard throws the left hand but Hageman avoids the punch easily. Hageman moves out of range of the strikes. A slow jab from Hageman misses its intended target. Jacquard moves away from the strike by Hageman. Nice body punch from Jacquard. Jacquard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hageman's calf. Hageman misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Hageman misses. Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Hageman moved out of range. Jacquard throws a sloppy body shot
and Hageman counters with a series of strikes. Jacquard will be more careful next time no doubt. Hageman walks into a left hand. A swing and a miss from Hageman.#T3# Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away. Hageman takes one to the chin there. Hageman looks to throw the jab but Jacquard is out of range. Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman. Hageman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hageman scores with a jab to the jaw. Jacquard throws a right hand that misses
and Hageman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jacquard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacquard thuds a left hand into Hageman's body. Hageman throws a right and a left that Jacquard avoids nicely. Hageman slips under a jab. Hageman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A swing and a miss from Hageman.#CL# Hageman rushes Jacquard and presses him up against the cage.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Diego Hageman has scored more points in the clinch so far. A shot in the inside from Hageman. A short left from Jacquard. Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hageman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Jacquard. Jacquard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hageman is trying to stall.
Jacquard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Remy Jacquard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jacquard can't find room to land a body shot as Hageman controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hageman takes a shot to the head. Hageman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacquard backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Remy Jacquard. I've got Jacquard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Remy Jacquard! Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Remy Jacquard! Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Remy Jacquard wins by unanimous decision! Remy Jacquard retains his lightweight title! Remy Jacquard 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:
DFC 32
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1# Hageman missing with a left hand there. Sotin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hageman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hageman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hageman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Sotin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sotin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hageman staying out of range there. Sotin walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman. Hageman 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.
Hageman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sotin throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hageman duly obliges. 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! Sotin tried to score with a low kick but Hageman checks it. Hageman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sotin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2# Hageman gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short left from Hageman. #T1# Hageman lands with a left to the head. Hageman avoiding damage as Sotin throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Sotin pushes off an throws an elbow but Hageman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hageman works on Sotin's body with a couple of short punches. Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Sotin.
Hageman tries to land knees in the clinch but Sotin avoids the damage to the body. Our sources have told us that Sotin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Sotin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hageman is defending well for now. Hageman scores with a hook to the body. Hageman blocks a body shot from Sotin. Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Sotin's head. #T2# Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Hageman.
Hageman lands with a short shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sotin backwards. Sotin missing with knees to the body.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hageman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sotin or not. Hageman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sotin trying to stall but Hageman improves his position.
Sotin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hageman avoids it. Hageman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sotin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hageman is keeping busy. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hageman. Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hageman lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3# Hageman gets through Sotin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2# Sotin is rocked! Hageman lands a big knee! That's hurt Sotin! Oh, he's all over the place! Hageman lands another knee that sends Sotin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
DFC 28
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# The crowd cheers as Hageman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Truck doesn't seem phased though. Truck moves away from the strike by Hageman. Nice straight punches there by Hageman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hageman. Hageman circles away from the clinch attempt and Hageman counters with a straight right hand. Truck doesn't manage to clinch there - Hageman circles away.
Truck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hageman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Truck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman blocks a jab. Hageman throws a big counter combination but Truck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ted Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Truck. Truck walks into a jab.#CL# Hageman clinches up with Truck and pushes him back against the cage. Truck tries to throw a body punch but Hageman avoids it by throwing Truck back against the cage. Hageman lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Truck wants to get back to striking at distance but Hageman won't allow it.
Hageman pushes Truck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Truck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Truck has Hageman pushed against the cage. Truck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hageman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hageman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Truck takes a shot to the head. Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC# Truck is rocked! Hageman 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. Truck prevents a body shot from Hageman. Truck has Hageman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hageman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hageman lands a nice shot to the body. Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Truck is still on wobbly legs! Can Hageman finish him? Hageman lands a hook to the side of the head. Hageman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trucks head. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Hageman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hageman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truck backwards. Hageman managing to block the knees to the body from Truck.
Hageman lands a nice uppercut. Hageman lands a left hand.
Truck tries a body shot but Hageman blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Hageman scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD# Hageman drops Truck onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Truck is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head. Truck misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hageman. A short left from Hageman. A shot in the inside from Hageman. #T3# A right hook to the body lands for Hageman.
Truck is trying to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Truck. Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman. Truck lands a good knee to the midsection. Hageman won't want to take too many of those. Truck looking to stall.
Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Truck's head. Hageman throws a big uppercut that drops Truck! More strikes from Hageman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Truck lies dazed against the cage as Hageman celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
DFC 25
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Wright throws a head kick that misses. Hageman lands with a cross. Wright wants to clinch up but Hageman keeps it at a distance. Wright fails in his attempt to clinch. Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hageman blocks a head kick by Wright.
Hageman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot. Hageman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hageman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hageman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards. No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt. Wright dives in and grabs Hageman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hageman pushes down on Wright's head and hops out. Hageman scores with a nice head shot. Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# Hageman connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Wright! He's out on his feet! Hageman rushes in and drops Wright with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
DFC 20: Unleashed
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Dawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range. It looked like Hageman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dawson throws a head kick that misses and Hageman counters with a right hand to the body. #CL# Hageman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head. Dawson tries to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling the position. Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hageman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson. Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
#T1# Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch. Dawson's coach down at Barbell Brigade - $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson is trying to break free. Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hageman lands a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Hageman. Hageman prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch. Hageman throws a head punch that misses. Dawson tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hageman. Hageman lands a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Hageman.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks. Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dawson can't break the clinch.
Hageman lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters up against the cage, Dawson throws an elbow but misses. #BC2# Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hageman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dawson keeps the fight on the outside. Dawson throws a head kick that misses. Hageman scores with a nice head shot. We've been told by Hageman's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hageman avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Hageman wants to clinch. Hageman misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with an inside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Dawson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman. Dawson connects with a solid leg kick. Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dawson throws a head kick that half lands.
Hageman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dawson 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 Hageman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hageman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Dawson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Hageman has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hageman. Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch. Hageman lands a nice shot to the body. Hageman lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right from Hageman. A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
Hageman dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hageman lands with a left to the head. Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hageman throws a head punch that misses. Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dawson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage. Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling him. Hageman scores with a shoulder strike. Hageman prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch. Hageman misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman 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# Dawson throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Dawson throws a leg kick that misses. Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A head kick misses from Dawson. Dawson lands a front kick. A head kick from Dawson lands but Hageman takes it in his stride. Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dawson throws a wild body kick that Hageman sees coming a mile off. Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around? Dawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Dawson slips under a jab from Hageman. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dawson. #T1# Hageman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dawson scores with a leg kick.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dawson throws a counter combo. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hageman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye. Jab from Hageman. Dawson throws a front kick aimed at Hageman's knee but Hageman avoids it well. A head kick misses from Dawson. Hageman scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dawson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luke Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman. As Hageman backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all. Hageman misses with a straight left. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman throws a big counter combination but Dawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Dawson throws a half hearted mid kick. Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hageman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hageman cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Dawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hageman lands with a right hand. Dawson throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily. #CL# Hageman moves into the clinch. Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Hageman lands with a light punch inside. Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# Hageman has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
Dawson is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hageman tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch. Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hageman's brow. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Dawson tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage. Dawson working hard to break the clinch. Hageman lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hageman takes an elbow to the forehead. Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
#T4# Hageman lands a body punch in the clinch. Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson lands a nice elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hageman. Hageman has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Hageman has the dominant position. Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks. Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dawson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage. Hageman scores with a shoulder strike. Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hageman has him pressed against the cage. Hageman scores with a hook to the body. A short uppercut from Hageman. #CUT# It looks like Luke Dawson has been cut. Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hageman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson. Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC# Dawson is rocked! Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. Dawson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage. Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Luke Dawson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A shot to the body from Hageman misses and Dawson counters with a head kick. Hageman lands a body shot.
Dawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Hageman. Those never looked like landing. Hageman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hageman. Hageman misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side and Dawson counters with a low kick, right behind Hageman 's knee. Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Hageman. Hageman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hageman avoids the head kick by Dawson.
#T1# Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dawson misses with a head kick.
Hageman tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance. Dawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hageman throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range. Hageman lands a jab-cross combination. Hageman lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Hageman lands. Hageman throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely. Hageman looks to land a combination but Dawson avoids it well. Hageman throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range. Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a head kick. Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hageman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hageman checks a leg kick. Hageman moves out of range of the body kick. Hageman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dawson throws a leg kick but Hageman sees it coming and moves out of range. Hageman moves out of range as Dawson throws a body kick.
Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range. Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily. Luke Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Hageman misses the shot to the body. Dawson throws a low kick, looking for Hageman's leg but Hageman calmly moves out of range. Hageman is looking to counter punch. Dawson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Hageman throwing a counter right hand but Dawson manages to avoid it. Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman counters with a stiff right hand. Hageman works the jab nicely. Hageman lands with a hook. Dawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dawson delivers a nice body kick. Dawson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dawson throws a wild body kick that Hageman sees coming a mile off. Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4# Hageman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hageman thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Hageman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Luke Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily. Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hageman blocks a head kick by Dawson.
#CL# Dawson gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch. Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike. Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hageman won't allow it.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hageman 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Diego Hageman! Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Diego Hageman! Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Diego Hageman wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
DCF 18
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1# Jeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hageman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hageman cracks Jeaux with a right hand to the side of the head. Jeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jeaux there as he acknowledges the shot. Hageman works Jeaux's body with a nice hook. Jeaux misses with a combination
letting Hageman counter with a right hand. Hageman misses with the combination.
Jeaux takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hageman lands a jab to the nose. Jeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jeaux falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hageman to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2# Jeaux is rocked!#T1# Hageman lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jeaux head around and knocks him out cold! Hageman hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Hageman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1# Paddy throws a right hand that Hageman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hageman also avoids with ease.#TD2# Paddy dives in and scores a takedown into Hageman's guard. Paddy looking to pass the guard. Paddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hageman wants to sweep but no luck. Paddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hageman keeping full guard, as Paddy tries to pass. Paddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1# Paddy postures up in Hageman's guard and throws a big left but Hageman blocks it. Hageman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hageman, not yet. Paddy controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Paddy shoots in for a takedown but Hageman shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Hageman tries to keep at a distance but Paddy has taken the fight into the clinch. Hageman lands with a right to the head. Paddy misses with a knee to the head. Paddy looking for a takedown. Paddy prevents Hageman from breaking the clinch. Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hageman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Paddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hageman backwards. Paddy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fudge Paddy. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman. Paddy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hageman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Paddy looks winded! Paddy looking for a takedown. 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! Hageman tries to break the clinch but Paddy is controlling the position. Paddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hageman tries to work over Paddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Paddy's coach down at Club Pain (Sparring & 6 Ellite) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paddy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Paddy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hageman lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hageman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hageman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paddy backwards. A short right from Hageman. Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Hageman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Paddy's head. Hageman tries to work over Paddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Paddy takes a shot to the head. Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC# Paddy is rocked! Paddy prevents a body shot from Hageman. Paddy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hageman finish him? Hageman digs a right hand into Paddy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paddy's gas tank. #KD# Hageman drops Paddy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paddy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hageman dips a shoulder and cracks Paddy with a mighty uppercut! Paddy falls back against the cage and Hageman unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paddy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hageman screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Hageman!
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