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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 130
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Gardenia does it's job there.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hager is just out of range.
Gardenia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hager walks into a jab.
Gardenia just misses with a punch to the body.
As Gardenia backs off Hager throws a huge counter combo but Gardenia manages to avoid it all.
Hager tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gardenia defends well and Hager ends up having to push Gardenia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gardenia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hager with a poor takedown
enabling Gardenia to counter with a crisp jab.
Gardenia lands a body shot.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hager shoots in and drives through. Gardenia sprawls well.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hager.
Hager takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hager shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gardenia pinned against the cage. Gardenia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gardenia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Gardenia throws a lazy right hand but Hager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hager counters with a body kick.
Hager looks for a takedown but Gardenia sprawls well.
Hager throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gardenia's waist but Gardenia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hager off to one side.
Eli Gardenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardenia misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Hager shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gardenia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hager stopping the sweep attempt from Gardenia.
Hager looking to pass the guard.
Hager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hager wants to control from the top but Gardenia keeps moving. #T2#
Hager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hager scoring with some ground and pound.
Gardenia wants to stand but Hager is controlling the position.
Hager loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hager slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hager working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hager creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gardenia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Gardenia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hager has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hager misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gardenia seems a little lost for a moment, as Hager dominates the positioning.
Hager trying to control the action but Gardenia is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Hager is looking to take a break and control but Gardenia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Hager seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gardenia is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Hager.
Hager misses with the ground and pound.
Hager working the body and head with strikes.
Hager throwing strikes but Gardenia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hager sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gardenia prevents Hager from improving his position.
Gardenia is looking to advance position but Hager won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gardenia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gardenia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hager.
Hager slips a straight right by Gardenia.
Hager tries to counter with a clinch but Gardenia shakes him off and moves away.
Gardenia works Hager's body with a nice hook.
Gardenia connects with a looping right hand.
Gardenia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hager.
Hager goes for a double leg but Gardenia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gardenia continues to drive forward.
Gardenia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gardenia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardenia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gardenia connects with the punch.
Eli Gardenia 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.
Gardenia misses with a hook.
Hager wants to counter the offense by Gardenia and move into the clinch position.
Gardenia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardenia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Gardenia just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Gardenia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardenia cracks Hager with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hager takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Gardenia misses.
Despite the aggression on Hager's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Patrick Hager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardenia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hager.
Gardenia takes a swing at Hager's ribcage but misses.
Gardenia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hager.
Eli Gardenia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hager takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gardenia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hager can do to turn this around?
Hager throws the kick towards the body but Gardenia avoids it.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the head.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Gardenia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hager shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardenia but Gardenia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hager.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Gardenia. No joy for Hager on that attempt.
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hager was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Gardenia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hager shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardenia but Gardenia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gardenia misses the shot to the body.
Hager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardenia.
Hager let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gardenia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Gardenia.
Hager takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hager tries for a takedown but Gardenia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gardenia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hager uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gardenia.#T3#
Gardenia lands a slapping body shot.
Hager tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gardenia defends well and Hager ends up having to push Gardenia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hager avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Hager lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gardenia clobbers Hager with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hager shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardenia lands a nice shot that snaps Hager's head back.
Gardenia throws a body shot but no joy.
Hager throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Hager 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.#ES#
Gardenia pushes Hager off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hager was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Gardenia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Hager.
Gardenia takes a swing at Hager's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Gardenia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Hager with that takedown attempt.
Gardenia scores with a hook.
Gardenia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hager.
Hager has a takedown stuffed.
Hager has his takedown stuffed
and Gardenia counters with a stiff right hand.
Gardenia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hager manages to avoid it.
Gardenia leaves Hager with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gardenia jabs Hager right on the nose. Hager blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gardenia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gardenia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gardenia duly obliges.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hager or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardenia, which made it look bad.
Gardenia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hager. That one must have hurt.
Gardenia lands a jab.
Hager tries for a takedown but Gardenia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hager shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hager.
Hager on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gardenia misses with a wild combination.
Hager throws out a counter right but Gardenia avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia connects with a body shot that sends Hager's belly button to the back.
Jab by Gardenia.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Hager does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Hager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardenia scores with a hook to the body. Hager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gardenia misses with a straight right.
Hager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
#TD2#
Gardenia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patrick Hager has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hager throws a strike but Gardenia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gardenia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hager looking for a sweep. Not yet Hager, not yet. #T2#
Hager has a closed guard, preventing Gardenia from standing up. #SUB2#
Gardenia is posturing up here but Hager has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gardenia tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gardenia has to tap! Slick submission there by Hager!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Hager!
Patrick Hager 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:
MMAHelsinki - 112
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Joukahainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joukahainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hager tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hager staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hager is defended easily by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joukahainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hager uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joukahainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jorma Joukahainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hager.
Hager fails with the takedown.
Joukahainen throws a big counter combination but Hager scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hager. Hager circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Hager's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Joukahainen lands a big right hand that sends Hager crashing to the mat! Joukahainen stays standing though and waves Hager back to his feet!#ROC#
Hager is rocked!#T1#
Joukahainen finds Hager's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hager flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Joukahainen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hager will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorma Joukahainen!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 104
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hager manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hager.
Hager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hager paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hager fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hager gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hager blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Hager in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Hager's ribcage.#T1##TD#
Hager pulls guard effortlessly.
Hager keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Hager wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hager keeps moving.
Hager is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Hager keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Jackson pushes Hager up against the cage in a clinch.
Hager can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Hager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Hager 's eye.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hager has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Hager's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Hager works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hager missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Hager thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hager wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is looking to stand back up but Hager counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jackson.
Hager looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hager sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson is trying to control but Hager passes into side control!
Hager controlling the position from side mount.
Hager in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hager takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson bucks up and tries to throw Hager off but instead Hager has got his back!
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 Patrick Hager will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hager manages to break the clinch.
Patrick Hager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hager fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hager avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Hager is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Hager 's eye.
Hager blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hager drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hager in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1##TD#
Hager jumps guard.
Hager trying to control the position.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Hager gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hager stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Hager seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Hager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hager accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hager accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hager throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hager controls the pace.
Hager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hager. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Jackson is looking to stand up but Hager isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hager shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Hager. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jackson forces Hager back against the cage and clinches.
Hager is trying to break free.
Hager avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
#TD#
Hager gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jackson is wriggling around but Hager manages to pass to half guard.
Hager prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Hager wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Hager stalling.
Hager continues to stall.#SUB#
Hager is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hager sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hager.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hager scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Hager tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Hager trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hager working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson bucks up and tries to throw Hager off but instead Hager has got his back!#SUB#
Hager working for the choke.
Hager is punishing Jackson with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Hager is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jackson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jackson for a finish. #SUB#
Hager is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jackson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Hager!
Patrick Hager made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Steel Penn and Patrick Hager. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 4 wins and 2 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Hager!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel Penn lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Hager
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hager wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hager is keeping the position for now.
Hager looking for a sweep. Not yet Hager, not yet.
Hager is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hager not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hager is looking to sweep but instead, Steel Penn has passed into half guard.
Steel Penn prevents Hager from improving his position.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hager has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hager has a hand on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel Penn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (0) Hager
Hager tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn maintains control.
Hager has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (8) vs (0) Hager
Hager turns into Steel Penn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (2) Hager
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Hager tries to pass.
Hager is looking to advance position but Steel Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (12) vs (2) Hager
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hager is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn'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.
Hager is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
Hager is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Hager tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Hager is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hager working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hager is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hager manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hager is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (15) vs (2) Hager
Hager is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hager really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hager tries to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (18) vs (2) Hager
Hager can't escape the position.
Steel Penn working for a choke but Hager is defending well.
Hager tries to escape the position.
Steel Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Steel Penn looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hager taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CCR 68
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Hager misses with a looping left.
Hager shoots in for a takedown but Juricic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hager with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Juricic counter with a right hand.
Juricic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juricic throws a jab when Hager was well out of range.#TD2#
Hager scores with a takedown into Juricic's guard.
Juricic wants to stand and escape but Hager is having none of it.
Hager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hager trying to control the position from guard on top but Juricic 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.
Juricic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juricic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Hager is refusing to be controlled, as Juricic sits in half guard.
Hager is looking to get back to full guard here but Juricic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hager is looking for a sweep.
Juricic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hager on the ground.
Juricic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juricic blocks the strikes from Hager.
Hager is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hager wants to control but Juricic postures up.
Juricic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hager keeps working.
Hager managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Juricic.
Hager is trying to get back to half guard.
Hager is pushing Juricic's head away, looking to escape. Juricic manages to hold on to the position though.
Hager sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hager tries to get to full guard but Juricic has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Juricic'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.#T3#
Juricic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hager is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Juricic. No joy for Hager on that attempt.
Andro Juricic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hager.
Juricic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andro Juricic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hager ducks under a wild hook from Juricic.
Juricic cracks Hager with a good jab.
Juricic leaves Hager with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juricic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Juricic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Hager manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juricic on his heels. He'll look to pass Juricic's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Juricic looking for subs off his back but Hager has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hager lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Hager is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hager is keen to just control but Juricic is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Juricic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Juricic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juricic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hager.
Juricic throws a jab when Hager was well out of range.
Hager slips under a jab from Juricic.#TD#
Juricic scores with a takedown into Hager's guard.#SUB2#
Hager is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juricic is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juricic stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hager throws up his legs and catches Juricic in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Juricic tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hager! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Patrick Hager!
A very excited looking Patrick Hager 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:
CCR 62
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hager shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Hager is taking a breather. Martinez 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.
Martinez is looking to get back to full guard here but Hager has managed to pass to side control instead.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Hager landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Hager.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hager in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hager trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hager is chipping away with strikes.
Martinez looks to move to half guard but instead Hager has passed into mount! Damn!
Martinez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hager.
Hager unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Hager postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Martinez in real trouble here! The ref calls for Martinez to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Hager!
Patrick Hager took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CCR 59
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Olson tries to clinch but Hager moves away #TD#
and Hager counters with a single leg into guard. Olson didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hager throws a big elbow that misses.
Hager is standing up over Olson. Olson looks to escape but Hager dives into side control.
#SUB#
Olson tries to escape back to his feet but Hager has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Olson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Olson is tapping! Hager saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Hager!
Will Olson was interviewed post fight and said 'I Counted 37 times the dirty bastard cheated. The ref really needs to step up his game.'.
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Event:
LKO International FW6
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hager shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hager showed some decent athleticism there.
Hager has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Patterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Patterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patterson tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hager has isolated one of Patterson's arms. Patterson looking to fight him off but Hager twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Hager!
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