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Event:
Young Lions 170T Round 6
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Hakobyan misses with a hook. Fairtex wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Fairtex looks to land a right hand but Hakobyan moved out of range. Fairtex misses with a hook. Hakobyan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hakobyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fairtex tries to counter by clinching up but Hakobyan breaks away and moves out of range. Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakobyan circles away.
Hakobyan misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Fairtex counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hakobyan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Hakobyan.
Hakobyan's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hakobyan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fairtex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. Fairtex keeps control of Hakobyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hakobyan is trying to break free. Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hakobyan can't break the clinch.
Hakobyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Hakobyan letting Fairtex take a breather here. Fairtex prevents Hakobyan from breaking the clinch.#T1# Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him. Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Hakobyan.
Fairtex stalling against the ropes.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch. Hakobyan blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fairtex.
Hakobyan tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position. Hakobyan is trying to break free. Fairtex lands a hook to the side of the head. Fairtex stalling against the ropes.
Hakobyan is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Fairtex taking a breather. Fairtex throws a head punch that misses. Fairtex tries to throw a body punch but Hakobyan avoids it by throwing Fairtex back against the ropes. Fairtex gets through Hakobyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Hakobyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairtex wants to stall.
Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fairtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fairtex lands an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Hakobyan working hard to break the clinch. Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes. Hakobyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakobyan's elbow. Fairtex dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Fairtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. Hakobyan has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment. Fairtex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes. A body shot lands from Fairtex.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairtex. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoda Fairtex dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Fairtex rushes Hakobyan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Hakobyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fairtex lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT# It looks like Harut Hakobyan has been cut. Hakobyan tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes. Fairtex presses Hakobyan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hakobyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakobyan's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike. Hakobyan is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fairtex is working Hakobyan over against the ropes. Fairtex lands a left hand.
#T1# Fairtex is leaning against Hakobyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fairtex lands a body punch in the clinch. Fairtex lands a body punch. Yoda Fairtex has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hakobyan is breathing heavily. Fairtex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakobyans head. Hakobyan takes a shot to the head. Fairtex just leaning against Hakobyan, taking a breather. Fairtex lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hakobyan blocks a body shot from Fairtex. Fairtex misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairtex.
A short uppercut from Fairtex. Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a shot to the body. Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Hakobyan improves position. #T2# Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here. Hakobyan is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position. Fairtex holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fairtex dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoda Fairtex. Fairtex cracks a nice hook into Hakobyan's ribs. Fairtex connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL# Fairtex gets a clinch. Hakobyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a right hand. A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Fairtex is struggling to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoda Fairtex dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Jab from Fairtex.#CL# Fairtex clinches. Hakobyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hakobyan is trying to break free. Fairtex lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fairtex trying to stall but Hakobyan improves his position.
Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes. Fairtex lands with a left to the head. Hakobyan blocks a body shot from Fairtex. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hakobyan blocks a body shot from Fairtex. Hakobyan is trying to break free. Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairtex takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hakobyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# Fairtex is leaning against Hakobyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hakobyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes. Fairtex stalling in the clinch but Hakobyan improves position. Fairtex is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Fairtex.
Hakobyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fairtex lands with a short shot to the head. Fairtex gets through Hakobyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fairtex lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body. A frustrated look appears on Hakobyan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fairtex gets through Hakobyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fairtex lands a body punch. Fairtex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakobyans head. Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike. Fairtex lands a hook that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. #T2# A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fairtex throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fairtex lands an uppercut. Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. #ROC# Hakobyan is rocked! Fairtex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hakobyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairtex finish him? Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
A short right from Fairtex on the inside. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. Fairtex breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Hakobyan with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Hakobyan looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Hakobyan get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yoda Fairtex! An out of breath Yoda Fairtex thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Young Lions 170T Round 5
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1# Hakobyan is looking to chop away at Amainognieson's legs. Amainognieson misses with a right hand and Hakobyan counters with a straight right hand. Amainognieson tries to clinch but Hakobyan moves out of range. Amainognieson is looking to clinch. Hakobyan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amainognieson is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hakobyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Amainognieson swings for the body but Hakobyan moves out of range.
Hakobyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Amainognieson moves out of range of the body kick from Hakobyan.
Amainognieson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hakobyan has time to react. A big right from Amainognieson misses. Amainognieson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakobyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Amainognieson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakobyan.
Hakobyan misses with an uppercut. Amainognieson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakobyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Amainognieson. Hakobyan misses with a head kick.
Amainognieson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. 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! Amainognieson blocks a low kick nicely.#T1# Hakobyan misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Amainognieson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Amainognieson. Hakobyan does a little dance to reset his feet. Amainognieson takes a swing at Hakobyan's ribcage but misses. Hakobyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Amainognieson swings for the body but Hakobyan moves out of range.
Hakobyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amainognieson is looking to wear down Hakobyan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hakobyan dips to his left and cracks Amainognieson with an uppercut! Amainognieson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hakobyan throws a right and a left that both miss. Harut Hakobyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amainognieson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Amainognieson clobbers Hakobyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL# Amainognieson clinches. Hakobyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Amainognieson won't allow it.
Amainognieson scores with a nice hook to the head. Amainognieson prevents Hakobyan from breaking the clinch. Amainognieson has Hakobyan pressed against the ropes, preventing Hakobyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hakobyan working hard to break the clinch.#T2# Amainognieson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakobyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Amainognieson fails to land. Amainognieson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! A battle for position here, against the ropes. Hakobyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Amainognieson misses with a body punch.
Amainognieson misses with a hook from the clinch. Amainognieson misses with a punch to the body.
Hakobyan tries to circle away but Amainognieson has him pinned against the ropes. Hakobyan can't break the clinch.
Hakobyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amainognieson misses with a short punch on the inside. A frustrated look appears on Hakobyan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hakobyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Hakobyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Amainognieson won't allow it.
Hakobyan is trying to push Amainognieson away but Amainognieson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Amainognieson tries to throw a body punch but Hakobyan avoids it by throwing Amainognieson back against the ropes. 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 Nils Amainognieson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan'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# Amainognieson scores with a jab to the jaw. Amainognieson slips a jab from Hakobyan. Amainognieson throwing a counter right hand but Hakobyan manages to avoid it. Amainognieson moves out of range of the strikes. Amainognieson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Amainognieson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Amainognieson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Amainognieson takes one on the button. Hakobyan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amainognieson is out of range and Hakobyan settles back down. Amainognieson slips under a jab from Hakobyan. Amainognieson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hakobyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hakobyan is looking to score with low kicks. The fighters circling - Hakobyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amainognieson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakobyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Amainognieson blocks a head kick by Hakobyan.
Amainognieson scores with a punch to the head. Amainognieson misses with a looping left.#T1# Amainognieson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakobyan throws out the jab. Hakobyan catches Amainognieson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Amainognieson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakobyan. Amainognieson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakobyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hakobyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT# That has opened up Harut Hakobyan's cut even more. Hakobyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amainognieson. Amainognieson throws a big shot that misses. Hakobyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amainognieson. Amainognieson jabs Hakobyan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Donk. Amainognieson catches Hakobyan right on the button with a cross. Hakobyan misses with a double jab.
Amainognieson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hakobyan manages to circle out of the way. Amainognieson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circling - Amainognieson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hakobyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amainognieson momentarily.
Amainognieson misses with a lunging right hand
and Amainognieson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hakobyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Amainognieson wants to clinch.#T2# Nice defenses there by Hakobyan. Hakobyan jabs Amainognieson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Amainognieson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hakobyan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Amainognieson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakobyan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hakobyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Amainognieson misses the target. Hakobyan lands with a right hand. Hakobyan throws a looping overhand right but Amainognieson ducks down to avoid it. Hakobyan misses with the body kick#CL# and Amainognieson counters by moving into the clinch. Hakobyan tries to circle away but Amainognieson has him pinned against the ropes. Amainognieson is leaning against Hakobyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hakobyan is breathing heavily. A nice right hand lands inside from Amainognieson. Hakobyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Amainognieson has double underhooks. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short right from Amainognieson. 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 Nils Amainognieson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Hakobyan thows a left - swing and a miss! Hakobyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hakobyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amainognieson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hakobyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakobyan takes one on the button. Amainognieson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakobyan.
Hakobyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amainognieson manages to avoid it. Hakobyan throws a push kick but Amainognieson slaps the foot to one side. A big right from Hakobyan misses. Hakobyan walks into a straight right hand from Amainognieson. Amainognieson tries to clinch but Hakobyan is having none of it. Amainognieson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hakobyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hakobyan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amainognieson's head. The fighters circling - Amainognieson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hakobyan misses with a low kick. A little feinted left hand from Amainognieson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hakobyan slips under a jab. Amainognieson misses the jab. Hakobyan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1# Hakobyan misses with a straight right. Amainognieson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hakobyan slips under a jab from Amainognieson. Hakobyan slips a jab from Amainognieson. Hakobyan tries a low kick but Amainognieson avoids it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Amainognieson misses with a looping left. Hakobyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amainognieson.
Amainognieson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakobyan is just out of range. Hakobyan misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakobyan. Amainognieson throws a jab when Hakobyan was well out of range. Hakobyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hakobyan throws out a powerful jab. Hakobyan throws a leg kick but Amainognieson checks it. Amainognieson's corner calls for a 1-2. Amainognieson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT# The cut above Harut Hakobyan's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hakobyan throws a front kick aimed at Amainognieson's knee but Amainognieson avoids it well. Hakobyan lands a nice hook to Amainognieson's body. Amainognieson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hakobyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Amainognieson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hakobyan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hakobyan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Amainognieson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakobyan moves away. Hakobyan lands with a cross. Amainognieson misses with an uppercut
and Hakobyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Amainognieson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Amainognieson lands with a shot to the body. Hakobyan throws an off balance right hand
and Amainognieson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hakobyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hakobyan connects with a solid leg kick. Amainognieson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakobyan. Nice uppercut there from Hakobyan. Amainognieson lands with a cross. Amainognieson darts in trying to clinch and Hakobyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Harut Hakobyan just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan's cut. That's time! Amainognieson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Hakobyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakobyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amainognieson, as that shot connected.
Amainognieson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakobyan. A clash of legs there as Amainognieson blocks the low kick. Hakobyan misses with a hook
and Amainognieson counters with a nice uppercut. A big right from Amainognieson misses. Amainognieson checks a leg kick nicely. Amainognieson swinging wildly here.
Hakobyan thows a left - swing and a miss! Amainognieson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amainognieson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hakobyan misses with a few strikes there.
Amainognieson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hakobyan. A low kick from Hakobyan is predictable there and Hakobyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hakobyan avoids the body shot from Amainognieson.
Amainognieson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Amainognieson blocks the body kick.
#CL# Hakobyan tries to keep at a distance but Amainognieson has taken the fight into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Amainognieson. Amainognieson blocks a body shot from Hakobyan. Amainognieson digs a right hand into Hakobyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakobyan's gas tank. Amainognieson lands a shot to the body. Amainognieson stalling.
Amainognieson misses with a punch to the body.
Hakobyan tries to break the clinch but Amainognieson is controlling the position. Amainognieson tries to throw a body punch but Hakobyan avoids it by throwing Amainognieson back against the ropes. Hakobyan can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hakobyan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hakobyan can't break the clinch.
Hakobyan is trying to push Amainognieson away but Amainognieson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Amainognieson lands an uppercut.#T2# Amainognieson stalling in the clinch but Hakobyan improves position. Hakobyan is trying to break free. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Amainognieson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakobyans head. Hakobyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hakobyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amainognieson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakobyan's elbow. Amainognieson misses with a punch to the body.
Hakobyan is trying to push Amainognieson away but Amainognieson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Hakobyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hakobyan tries to break free but Amainognieson pushes him back against the ropes. Amainognieson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT# Harut Hakobyan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Hakobyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Amainognieson has him pressed against the ropes. Good body shot from Amainognieson.
Hakobyan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Amainognieson had his way with Harut Hakobyan in that round. The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Hakobyan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hakobyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakobyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Amainognieson. Hakobyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amainognieson. Amainognieson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakobyan.
Amainognieson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakobyan counters with a body kick. Hakobyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amainognieson doesn't seem bothered though. Hakobyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amainognieson. Amainognieson needs to keep his hands up - Hakobyan had a free shot at his head there. Amainognieson swings for the body but Hakobyan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amainognieson throws a good cross that connects.
Amainognieson throws a hook but Hakobyan blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Amainognieson. Hakobyan does a little dance to reset his feet. Amainognieson lands a head shot. Amainognieson throws a hook to the side of Hakobyan's head but Hakobyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hakobyan tries to bum rush Amainognieson with a series of wild strikes but Amainognieson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1# Amainognieson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amainognieson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakobyan at a distance.
Hakobyan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Amainognieson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Hakobyan misses. Amainognieson catches Hakobyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hakobyan lands with a good body shot. Hakobyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Amainognieson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakobyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amainognieson connects with a nice looking jab.
Amainognieson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hakobyan avoids the body shot from Amainognieson.
Hakobyan moves out of range as Amainognieson strikes. Hakobyan takes a swing at Amainognieson's ribcage but misses. Hakobyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Amainognieson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakobyan under the eye. Amainognieson blocks a jab. Hakobyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hakobyan slips under a jab from Amainognieson. It seemed like Hakobyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# Amainognieson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Amainognieson keeps control of Hakobyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Amainognieson misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hakobyan as Amainognieson tries to tie him up. Harut Hakobyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nils Amainognieson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hakobyan can't break the clinch.
Hakobyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hakobyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Hakobyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakobyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! Nils Amainognieson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Amainognieson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nils Amainognieson! A very excited looking Nils Amainognieson 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:
Young Lions 170T Round 4
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# Hakobyan digs a good body shot into Ripper's ribs. Ripper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ripper 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. Ripper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hakobyan is out of range and Ripper settles back down. Ripper fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Ripper gets a clinch. Hakobyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Ripper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hakobyan throws a wild body kick that Ripper sees coming a mile off. Ripper wants to counter the offense by Hakobyan and move into the clinch position. Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakobyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakobyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hakobyan tries to work over Ripper's front leg with a kick but Ripper checks it. #CL2# Ripper gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hakobyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Hakobyan is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A knee to the head by Ripper.
#CUT2# It looks like Harut Hakobyan has been cut. Ripper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ripper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Ripper has him pressed against the ropes. Hakobyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hakobyan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Hakobyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ripper misses with the head strike.
Ripper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hakobyan tries to break free but Ripper pushes him back against the ropes. Ripper misses with some punches.
Hakobyan tries to break free but Ripper pushes him back against the ropes. Hakobyan working hard to break the clinch. Hakobyan misses with some punches.
Hakobyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ripper has Hakobyan pressed against the ropes, preventing Hakobyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hakobyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripper has double underhooks. Ripper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ripper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ripper gets through Hakobyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ripper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Hakobyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hakobyan is trying to push Ripper away but Ripper has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Ripper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Ripper is controlling him. Ripper has Hakobyan pressed against the ropes, preventing Hakobyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hakobyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hakobyan working hard to break the clinch. Hakobyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripper has him pressed against the ropes. Hakobyan prevents a body shot from Ripper. Hakobyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripper has double underhooks. Ripper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hakobyan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ripper lands with a short head shot on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A frustrated look appears on Hakobyan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hakobyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deno Ripper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Hakobyan wants to slow Ripper down by chopping away at his legs. Hakobyan throws a head kick that misses. Ripper lands with a kick to the temple. Hakobyan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ripper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ripper tries to clinch but Hakobyan is having none of it. Ripper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ripper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deno Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ripper tries to clinch but Hakobyan is having none of it. It appears Hakobyan was looking to counter with a kick there. Hakobyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hakobyan lands a body shot.
Ripper wants to clinch up but Hakobyan keeps it at a distance. Hakobyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakobyan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hakobyan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ripper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ripper dodges the punch combination from Hakobyan.
Ripper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hakobyan wants to land a leg kick but Ripper is out of range. #T1# Hakobyan cracks Ripper with a good jab. Hakobyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hakobyan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ripper throws a head kick that misses. Hakobyan throwing a counter right hand but Ripper manages to avoid it. Hakobyan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hakobyan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ripper tries to clinch up and Hakobyan counters with a left to the body. Hakobyan slips a jab and a cross from Ripper.
Ripper takes one to the chin there. Ripper wants to clinch but Hakobyan slips to the side and Hakobyan counters with a three punch combo that has Ripper backing up. Ripper nods at Hakobyan to acknowledge the strikes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hakobyan misses with a jab to the body
#CL2# and Ripper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Hakobyan.
Ripper misses with the head strike.
Hakobyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripper has him pressed against the ropes. Hakobyan tries to break free but Ripper pushes him back against the ropes.#T2# Hakobyan has had enough of the clinch but Ripper keeps him there for the moment. Hakobyan looking to slow down the pace here. Nice elbow from Ripper. Ripper connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# Harut Hakobyan's cut is getting worse. A frustrated look appears on Hakobyan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hakobyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripper won't allow it.
Hakobyan takes a knee to the side of the body. Ripper takes a shot to the head. Hakobyan is trying to push Ripper away but Ripper has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Ripper breaks from the clinch.
Hakobyan misses with a body shot.
Ripper is looking to clinch. Ripper wants to clinch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harut Hakobyan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# A leg kick checked by Ripper. Hakobyan throws a body punch but Ripper moves out of range. #CL2# Ripper pushes Hakobyan up against the ropes in a clinch. Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hakobyan's defenses. Ripper lands a damaging elbow. Hakobyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hakobyan is trying to push Ripper away but Ripper has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Hakobyan has had enough of the clinch but Ripper keeps him there for the moment. Hakobyan is trying to break the clinch but Ripper has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2# Ripper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakobyan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hakobyan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rippers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hakobyan throws a body kick that misses. Ripper lands a head kick!
#CUT2# Harut Hakobyan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Hakobyan misses with a body kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakobyan - that will leave a mark!
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! Hakobyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ripper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1##CL2# Ripper closes the distance and clinches. Hakobyan tries to break the clinch but Ripper is controlling the position. Ripper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hakobyan takes a knee to the side of the body. Ripper scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# Jeez, Harut Hakobyan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Hakobyan tries to break the clinch but Ripper is controlling the position. Hakobyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripper won't allow it.
Hakobyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripper has double underhooks. Ripper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hakobyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Ripper prevents Hakobyan from breaking the clinch. Ripper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. Ripper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hakobyan's efforts to push away. Ripper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2# Hakobyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hakobyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ripper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hakobyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hakobyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hakobyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripper won't allow it.
Hakobyan is trying to force a seperation but Ripper has the dominant position. Ripper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hakobyan's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harut Hakobyan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deno Ripper! A relieved looking Deno Ripper 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:
Young Lions 170T Round 3
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Hakobyan. Hakobyan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hakobyan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A big left from Krause misses. Hakobyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krause under the eye. Hakobyan throws an off balance right hand
and Krause counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice body punch from Krause. Krause swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hakobyan counters with a nice leg kick. Krause misses with a shot to the body and Hakobyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Krause throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Krause fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakobyan, pushing him back 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! Krause lands a shoulder strike. Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Hakobyan controls his hands.
Hakobyan has had enough of the clinch but Krause keeps him there for the moment. Hakobyan is trying to force a seperation but Krause has the dominant position. Krause lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Krause.
Krause digs a right hand underneath Hakobyan's ribcage. Hakobyan let out a lung full of air as it connected. A quick uppercut on the inside from Krause. #T1# Hakobyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Krause lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2# It looks like Harut Hakobyan has been cut. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Krause creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Krause lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. Krause lands a body shot. Krause keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hakobyan's efforts to push away. Hakobyan working hard to break the clinch. Hakobyan takes a shot to the head. Krause lands a hook to the side of the head. Hakobyan is pushing Krause up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A left hand lands to the body for Krause.
Hakobyan is breathing heavily. Krause keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hakobyan's efforts to push away. Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Krause creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Krause lands a shoulder strike. Krause throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakobyans head. I was talking to Hakobyan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krause lands with a light punch inside. Krause makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hakobyan working hard to break the clinch. Krause lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. Krause lands with a short shot to the head. Krause lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. Krause is leaning against Hakobyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Krause lands a left hand.
Krause gets through Hakobyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Krause scores with a nice short uppercut. Krause makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Krause lands with a short shot to the head. Krause lands on the inside with an uppercut. Krause lands a shoulder strike. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A frustrated look appears on Hakobyan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Krause lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. #ROC2# Hakobyan is rocked! A quick uppercut on the inside from Krause. Oh Hakobyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hakobyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Krause has double underhooks. Hakobyan seems to have got his legs back now. Krause lands with a short shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaine Krause dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan'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# Hakobyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Krause scores with a jab. Hakobyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2# Krause fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakobyan, pushing him back against the ropes. Hakobyan is trying to push Krause away but Krause has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. A short uppercut from Krause. Krause lands a right hand. Krause lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Krause lands a shoulder strike. Krause creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Hakobyan drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaine Krause!
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Event:
Young Lions 170T Round 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Hakobyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hakobyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Plump in his tracks. A chopping leg kick lands by Hakobyan. Hakobyan cracks a nice hook into Plump's ribs. Hakobyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. That kick from Hakobyan tenderised Plump's leg. Plump is trying to keep his angry face on. Plump throws a looping overhand right but Hakobyan ducks down to avoid it. Hakobyan scores with a hook. Plump scores with a nice right hand.
Plump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hakobyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plump. A telegraphed right hand from Plump misses the target. It seemed like Hakobyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hakobyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hakobyan cracks Plump with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Plump is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Plump is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Plump could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Harut Hakobyan! Harut Hakobyan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Young Lions 170T Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Hakobyan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakobyan moves away. Hitman misses the jab. Hakobyan tries a low kick but Hitman avoids it. Hitman works the jab nicely.#CUT2# It looks like Harut Hakobyan has been cut. Hitman looks to throw the jab but Hakobyan is out of range. It looked like Hakobyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hakobyan ducks under a wild hook from Hitman. Some wild striking there from Hitman.
Hakobyan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hitman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakobyan slips a jab and a cross from Hitman.
It looked like Hakobyan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hakobyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hitman throws a looping overhand right but Hakobyan ducks down 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! Hakobyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitman. Hakobyan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Hakobyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
#T1# Hitman checks the leg kick. Hakobyan throws the left hand but Hitman avoids the punch easily. Hitman tries to counter with a clinch but Hakobyan shakes him off and moves away. Hakobyan 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.
Hakobyan throws a low kick but Hitman avoids it. Hakobyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hitman punishes Hakobyan's body with a nice straight punch. Hitman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hakobyan has time to react. Hakobyan throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Hitman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Hakobyan is trying to break free. A short right from Hitman on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hitman. A right handed body shot lands from Hitman.
Hakobyan is breathing heavily. Hitman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hakobyan or not. Good body shot from Hitman.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hitman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hitman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. Hitman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Come on Hitman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Hitman scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2# Harut Hakobyan's cut is getting worse. Hitman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hitman pushes Hakobyan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Hitman presses Hakobyan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hitman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakobyan backwards. Nice body punch from Hitman. A short body shot lands from Hitman as the two fighters clinch.
Hitman cracks Hakobyan with a nice body shot. Hitman scores with a shot to the side of Hakobyan's head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hitman. Hitman lands with a right to the head. #ROC2# Hakobyan is rocked! A short right from Hitman. Oh Hakobyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hitman pushes Hakobyan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Hitman. #CUT2# Harut Hakobyan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Hitman works on Hakobyan's body with a couple of short punches. A short body shot lands from Hitman as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dariusz Hitman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harut Hakobyan's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Hitman weaves into range and cracks Hakobyan right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hakobyan goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hitman is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dariusz Hitman!
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