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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 10
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1# Hadley slips a straight right by Asmundsen. Hadley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asmundsen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hadley tries to clinch there but Asmundsen circles away.
Hadley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hadley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD# Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Hadley's guard. Hadley wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Asmundsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Asmundsen advances position into side control! Asmundsen trying to control the position but Hadley is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Asmundsen 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. An elbow from Asmundsen crashes against the mat.
#T1# Hadley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asmundsen connects with a decent elbow. Asmundsen prevents Hadley from escaping the position. Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadley keeps working. Asmundsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hadley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Asmundsen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hadley some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hadley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Hadley is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB# Asmundsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hadley has escaped the position, nice work there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Asmundsen just content to control the position. #SUB# Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Hadley is defending well. Hadley wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Hadley is defending well. #T3# Hadley is not content to let Asmundsen control the position. #SUB# Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Hadley is defending well. Asmundsen scores with a couple of short elbows. Hadley wants to get back to his feet. Hadley is not content to let Asmundsen control the position. #SUB# Asmundsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hadley, who protects the arm well. #T4# Asmundsen wants to control but Hadley is keeping him busy. Asmundsen cracks Hadley with a big right hand but Hadley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asmundsen grinds an elbow into Hadley's temple. Hadley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Asmundsen is controlling him well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Asmundsen trying to control the position but Hadley is working away. #SUB# Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Hadley is defending well. Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadley keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Asmundsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Hadley's shoulder, as Hadley tries to avoid the shot. Hadley fails to land with a series of punches.
Asmundsen misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Hadley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hadley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asmundsen's guard. Asmundsen 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##SUB# Asmundsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hadley wants to get back to his feet. We've been informed that Hadley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Asmundsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Asmundsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asmundsen trying to control from half guard but Hadley is working away. #SUB# Asmundsen is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES2# Hadley pushes Asmundsen off and gets back to his feet.#T2##TD2# Hadley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Asmundsen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB# Asmundsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Asmundsen trying to control here.
Asmundsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hadley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3# Asmundsen regains full guard. Nicely done. Hadley won't allow Asmundsen to sweep him here. Asmundsen pulls Hadley in close to prevent any damage. Hadley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asmundsen's guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hadley stuffs the takedown attempt from Asmundsen. Asmundsen gets slowly back to his feet. Hadley is looking to clinch but Asmundsen is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Asmundsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hadley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asmundsen. Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the liver by Asmundsen. Beautiful body shot. Hadley shoots in looking for a takedown but Asmundsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hadley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Asmundsen feinted with a counter takedown. Hadley defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand. Asmundsen misses with a straight right. Asmundsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hadley defends it nicely. Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Hadley moved out of range. Hadley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen. Hadley fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice body punch from Hadley. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hadley.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hadley slaps away a takedown attempt from Asmundsen, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Asmundsen has closed the distance and engaged Hadley in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Hadley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Hadley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hadley connects with an inside leg kick. Asmundsen scores with a shot to the body.
Hadley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadley can do to turn this around? Hadley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Asmundsen scores with a shot to the body.
#TD# Asmundsen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hadley wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hadley being controlled here, momentarily. Asmundsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB# Asmundsen 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# Asmundsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hadley wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him. Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Asmundsen stands and throws Hadley's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Asmundsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hadley has escaped the position, nice work there. Asmundsen scores with a couple of short elbows. Asmundsen throwing strikes but Hadley manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2# Hadley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Asmundsen to his feet. Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Hadley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. As Asmundsen backs off Hadley throws a huge counter combo but Asmundsen manages to avoid it all. Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hadley wants to clinch up but Asmundsen keeps it at a distance.#CL# Asmundsen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3# Hadley is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen is controlling him. Hadley can't get the takedown.
Asmundsen lands a left hand.
Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage. Asmundsen slows down the pace here.
Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage. Asmundsen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Hadley is trying to stall.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Asmundsen taking a breather. Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen. Hadley moves in looking to clinch but Asmundsen pushes him off. A nice combination there by Hadley.
#CUT2# It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut. Hadley slips a straight right by Asmundsen. Asmundsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asmundsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hadley counters with a three punch combo that has Asmundsen backing up. Asmundsen nods at Hadley to acknowledge the strikes. Asmundsen misses the shot to the body. Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss! Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hadley avoids it really well and circles away. Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asmundsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight! Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Asmundsen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1# Rocko scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Hadley clinches. #BC2# Rocko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hadley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rocko lands a really nice looking cross but Hadley seems unphased.
Hadley throws a solid leg kick but Rocko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hadley. Hadley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rocko circles away. Hadley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rocko throws a shot from downtown. Hadley moves away and avoids it. Crunch! Rocko slams his shin into Hadley's torso.#CL# Hadley gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rocko gets through Hadley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hadley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD# Hadley pulls guard. #ES# Hadley kicks Rocko off and gets to his feet. Rocko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocko , right into the meat.
Hadley closes the distance looking to clinch and Rocko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hadley fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hadley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rocko misses with a looping right. Hadley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rocko circles away. Hadley misses with a looping left. Hadley throws a head kick that misses. Rocko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hadley is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hadley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocko lands with a cross. Nice shot by Rocko . Rocko misses with a looping right. Rocko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocko , right into the meat.
Tae Lae Rocko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A decent looking cross lands there for Rocko .#ROC2# Hadley is rocked!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rocko drops Hadley with a naaaaasty hook - Hadley is in real trouble here! Rocko dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Lae Rocko ! Tae Lae Rocko 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:
MMAHelsinki - 4
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Hadley wants to clinch up but Khavari keeps it at a distance. Hadley leaves Khavari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hadley throws a big counter combination but Khavari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hadley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khavari looks like he wants to counter punch here. A cross from Khavari lands. Hadley drops his hands momentarily and Khavari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Khavari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hadley throws out the jab. Khavari 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. Hadley needs to keep his hands up - Khavari had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2# Hadley is rocked! Hadley 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. Khavari fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hadley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hadley looks to clinch but Khavari throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hadley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hesam Khavari! Hesam Khavari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 1
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1# Hadley slips a jab and a cross from Dice.
Dice has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hadley is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hadley throws a head kick but Dice moves out of range.
Dice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Dice throws a series of punches but Hadley moves out of range. #CL# Dice gets tackled into the cage by Hadley. Hadley maintains the clinch. #BC2# Dice breaks from the clinch.
Dice lands with a shot to the body. Dice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hadley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hadley.
Hadley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hadley scores with a leg kick.
Hadley throws a combination that misses and Dice counters with a two punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hadley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dice's waist but Dice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hadley off to one side. Dice cracks a nice hook into Hadley's ribs. Dice misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Hadley scores with a hook. Hadley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Rimbo Dice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hadley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dice.
Jab from Dice. Dice misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Dice.
Hadley stuns Dice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hadley fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Hadley has managed to clinch.
Hadley tries for a takedown but Dice manages to get underhooks.
#T2##BC# Hadley breaks from the clinch.
Hadley misses with a few strikes there.
Dice misses the shot to the body. Dice misses with a two punch combination.
Hadley scores with a head kick. Dice tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Rimbo Dice has been cut. Dice throws a right and a left that Hadley avoids nicely. Dice looks to land a combination. Hadley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hadley is looking to clinch. Dice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hadley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Dice looks winded!#CL# Hadley forces Dice back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Dice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. It looked like Hadley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# Dice misses with a two punch combination.
Hadley throws a body punch but Dice moves out of range. Dice looks to score with a jab to the body but Hadley is just out of range.#KD# Hadley lands a big head kick that sends Dice tumbling to the mat! Hadley takes a step backwards and waves Dice back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Dice is rocked! Hadley fails with a takedown attempt. Dice is still on wobbly legs! Can Hadley finish him? That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hadley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dice glances at the clock... BAM! Hadley nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Dice crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Dice is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Hadley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Hadley jumps guard.
Escobar advances position into side control! Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadley keeps working. Hadley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Escobar has just dragged him back down to the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadley keeps working. Escobar prevents Hadley from escaping the position.#T1##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hadley dives in and grabs Escobar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes down on Hadley's head and hops out. Escobar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Donk. Hadley catches Escobar right on the button with a cross. Hadley scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2# It looks like Esteban Escobar has been cut. Nice sprawl there from Escobar as Hadley shoots in. Esteban Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Hadley fails with the takedown. It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Esteban Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Hadley. Hadley with a poor takedown and Escobar counters with a one-two to the body. Hadley shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Escobar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Escobar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escobar wants it to stay on the feet. Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Hadley closes the distance and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hadley misses with a knee to the head. Escobar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hadley pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Hadley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Escobar gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Victor Hadley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1# Pennyworth fails with a takedown attempt. Pennyworth misses with the combination.
Hadley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hadley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pennyworth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hadley defends well and Pennyworth ends up having to push Hadley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hadley fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pennyworth slaps away a takedown attempt from Hadley, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2# Hadley drops Pennyworth with a beautiful combination! Pennyworth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hadley is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Pennyworth is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Alfred Lloyd Pennyworth has been cut. Pennyworth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hadley circles away. Oh Pennyworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Lloyd Pennyworth. That's going to take a lot out of him. This has been an exciting period of action! Hadley cracks Pennyworth's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Pennyworth slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hadley can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Hadley!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 853 Round 1
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1# Liefde slips a jab from Hadley. Hadley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hadley tries to land a leg kick but Liefde saw it coming and moves away.
Liefde wants to counter with a clinch but Hadley pushes him away. Liefde misses with a body shot.
Hadley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liefde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hadley is looking to clinch. Nice shot lands for Liefde. Sekfed Liefde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Liefde connects with the punch. Hadley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liefde is fending him off so far but Hadley persists. Nope, Liefde circles away and we're back to standing. Hadley throws a body kick that misses. Liefde is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Liefde slips a jab and a cross from Hadley.
Liefde dips to his left and cracks Hadley with an uppercut! Liefde misses the shot to the body. Hadley wants to clinch up but Liefde keeps it at a distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Liefde works the jab nicely. Hadley takes one on the button. Liefde goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Liefde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Liefde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nice shot lands for Liefde. Liefde has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hadley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Liefde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liefde lands a glancing blow to the side of Hadley's head. Liefde jabs Hadley right on the nose. Hadley blinks but takes it well. Hadley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liefde moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hadley fails with a takedown attempt. Sekfed Liefde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Liefde scores with a hook. Hadley tries to clinch but Liefde moves out of range. Hadley fails in his attempt to clinch. Hadley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liefde swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hadley throws a head kick but Liefde moves out of range.
Hadley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liefde avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hadley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Liefde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A looping hook to the body misses from Liefde. Hadley does a little dance to reset his feet. Hadley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hadley tries to clinch up. Hadley fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hadley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hadley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liefde manages to avoid it. Liefde checks a low kick from Hadley. Hadley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hadley fails to land the takedown. Liefde keeps the fight on the outside. Liefde scores with a jab. Hadley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liefde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3# Hadley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liefde as he avoids it easily. Liefde scores with a body shot.
Liefde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hadley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hadley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liefde moves away from the strike by Hadley. Sloppy strikes from Liefde. Those never looked like landing. Hadley tries to clinch but Liefde moves out of range. Liefde digs a good body shot into Hadley's ribs. Liefde cracks Hadley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Liefde bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hadley's head. Liefde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hadley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liefde defends it nicely. Hadley throws a hook but Liefde avoids it easily.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Liefde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liefde. Liefde tries to bum rush Hadley with a series of wild strikes but Hadley uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Liefde cracks Hadley with a right hand to the side of the head. Hadley throws a head kick but Liefde moves out of range.
Hadley tries to close the distance and clinch but Liefde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Liefde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hadley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Liefde throws a good cross that connects.
Liefde is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Some wild striking there from Hadley.
Hadley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liefde circles away quickly and effectively. Hadley ducks right into an uppercut from Liefde. Liefde tests Hadley's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Liefde throws a series of punches but Hadley moves out of range. Hadley appears to be looking for a big counter. Liefde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hadley.
Liefde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sekfed Liefde 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# Hadley wants to clinch. Hadley walks into a straight right hand from Liefde. Hadley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hadley tries to clinch up. Liefde has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Liefde lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Liefde keeps the fight on the outside. Hadley scores with a hook. Hadley tries to clinch but Liefde moves out of range. Hadley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Sekfed Liefde seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Liefde as Hadley shoots in. Liefde throws a series of punches but Hadley avoids them all with ease. Liefde looks to land a combination but Hadley avoids it well. Hadley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Liefde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1# Liefde feints a jab promting Hadley to slip. Liefde then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hadley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Liefde throws a series of punches but Hadley avoids them all with ease. Hadley misses with a wild body shot. Hadley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hadley tries to move into range but Liefde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hadley takes one to the chin there. Hadley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liefde lands with a cross. Sloppy strikes from Hadley. Those never looked like landing. Liefde scores with a three punch combo!
Liefde is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hadley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hadley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hadley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hadley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Liefde moves into the clinch. Liefde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hadley's efforts to push away. Hadley is trying to break the clinch but Liefde is controlling him.#T2# Hadley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Liefde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Hadley's face as he tries to break the clinch. Liefde misses with a hook from the clinch. Hadley wants a takedown.
Hadley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hadley tries to break the clinch but Liefde is controlling the position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Liefde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short left from Liefde. Liefde has a couple of punches blocked by Hadley.
Hadley stalling in the clinch but Liefde improves position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Liefde lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liefde. Hadley has Liefde pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liefde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Liefde cracks Hadley with a nice body shot. Hadley being controlled against the cage. Liefde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hadley backwards. Liefde prevents a body shot from Hadley. Liefde dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Liefde lands an uppercut. Liefde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hadley backwards. Liefde lands a right hand. Liefde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hadley backwards. Liefde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Liefde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hadley backwards. Liefde prevents Hadley from breaking the clinch.#T4# Liefde scores with a shot to the side of Hadley's head. Liefde avoiding damage.
Hadley working aggressively here.
Hadley working hard to break the clinch. Hadley has had enough of the clinch but Liefde keeps him there for the moment. Hadley jumps guard but Liefde stands there with Hadley around his waist. Hadley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hadley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liefde lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Liefde lands an elbow inside. Hadley takes an elbow to the temple. Liefde misses with a short punch on the inside. Hadley misses with a punch on the inside.
Hadley tries to break free but Liefde pushes him back against the cage. Liefde misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sekfed Liefde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Hadley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Liefde takes a swing at Hadley's ribcage but misses. Hadley tried to counter with a leg kick but Liefde avoided it. Hadley throws a low kick but Liefde moves out of range easily. Liefde lands a jab to the head.
Hadley scores with a hook to the body. Liefde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sloppy strikes from Liefde. Those never looked like landing. Hadley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liefde moves away. Liefde darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hadley misses with a wild body shot. Hadley wants to clinch up but Liefde keeps it at a distance. Hadley doesn't manage to clinch there - Liefde circles away.
Hadley tries to clinch but Liefde is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hadley takes one to the chin there. The fight stays on the outside here - Hadley looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Liefde connects with a looping right hand.
Hadley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1# Liefde scores with a hook. Liefde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hadley wants to clinch. Hadley misses with a takedown attempt and Liefde counters with a stiff right hand. Hadley tries to clinch up but Liefde circles away and keeps his distance. Hadley needs to keep his hands up - Liefde had a free shot at his head there. Liefde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liefde with a hook. Nice takedown defense from Liefde. No joy for Hadley on that attempt. The fighters circle momentarily. Liefde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hadley misses with a takedown #CL2# and Liefde moves into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hadley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Hadley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liefde is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Liefde blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liefde. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Liefde on the inside. Hadley wants to get back to striking at distance but Liefde won't allow it.
A short left from Liefde. A short right from Liefde. Hadley wants a takedown but no success here.
Liefde lands with a right to the head. Liefde prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Liefde. Liefde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Liefde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hadley backwards. Hadley is trying to pull guard but Liefde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Liefde scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Hadley is rocked! Sekfed Liefde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Liefde stalling against the cage.
Oh Hadley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Liefde is struggling to control the position. Liefde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hadley or not. Hadley seems to have got his legs back now. Liefde lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hadley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hadley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Liefde prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liefde has Hadley pressed against the cage, preventing Hadley from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hadley can't find room to land a body shot as Liefde controls the action.
Hadley takes an elbow to the forehead. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Liefde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# A hook to the body from Liefde.
Hadley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liefde prevents it.
Liefde lands with a short shot to the head. Liefde leaning against his opponent.
Liefde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liefde lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liefde. 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! Hadley tries to pull guard but Liefde forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hadley working hard to break the clinch. Liefde lands a hook to the side of the head. Hadley wants a takedown but no success here.
Victor Hadley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liefde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Liefde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Sekfed Liefde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Liefde 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Sekfed Liefde! Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Sekfed Liefde! Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Sekfed Liefde!
Sekfed Liefde wins by unanimous decision!
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