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Event:
KIFC 96
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sheppard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheppards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sheppard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanson.
Hanson scores with the left hand. Sheppard knows he should have avoided that one.
Sheppard lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Hanson has been cut.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and Sheppard moves out of range easily.
Keith Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheppard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheppard 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.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson dodges the punch combination from Sheppard.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Sheppard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanson throws a wild body kick that Sheppard sees coming a mile off.
Sheppard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sheppard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanson with a body shot.
Hanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Sheppard jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses.
Hanson connects with a jab.
Sheppard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheppard dips to his left and cracks Hanson with an uppercut!
Hanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sheppard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheppard scores with a jab.#ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Sheppard lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Hanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheppard is just out of range.
Sheppard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
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!
Sheppard drops Hanson with a big left hand! Hanson is injured, injured bad! Sheppard jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Sheppard!
A relieved looking John Sheppard 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Manzine shoots in but Hanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manzine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manzine gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Manzine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Manzine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hanson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzine shoots in for a double leg but Hanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keith Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Manzine.
Hanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Hanson thuds his shin into the meat of Manzine's side.#T1#
Manzine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hanson lands a nice hook to Manzine's body. Manzine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manzine looks winded!
Manzine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Hanson lands a big right hand that sends Manzine crashing to the mat! Hanson stays standing though and waves Manzine back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Nicolas Manzine has been cut.
Hanson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Manzine to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith Hanson!
A victorious Keith Hanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Hanson is predictable there
letting Rager I counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Keith Hanson has been cut.
Hanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rager I definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rager I throws a shot from downtown. Hanson moves away and avoids it.
Rager I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson unleashes a big counter combination but Rager I bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and Rager I counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanson throws a right and a left that Rager I avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rager I swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanson. That snapped Rager I's head back.
#T1#
Hanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanson misses with a kick to the body.
Rager I lands a jab to Hanson's midsection.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Rager I on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rager I lands a nice hook to Hanson's body. Hanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanson connects with a jab.
Hanson jabs Rager I right on the nose. Rager I blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Rager I scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rager I looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Hanson throws an off balance right hand
and Rager I counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson moves out of range as Rager I strikes.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rager I was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Rager I has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rager I's head.
Hanson throws a chopping leg kick but Rager I manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanson. #T3#
Hanson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rager I to counter with a crisp jab.
Rager I is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD#
Rager I drops Hanson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hanson looks back up at him and smiles so Rager I waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Hanson is rocked!
Hanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rager I finish him?
Danga de danga de dang - Hanson scores with a four 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!
An inside leg kick from Hanson misses.
Rager I drops Hanson with a huge uppercut! Hanson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rager I is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roid Rager I! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noir scores with a jab to the head.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Hanson slips the punch.
A jab from Hanson finds it's way through Noir's defenses.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Noir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanson is looking to land body kicks.
Hanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Noir lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson tries to land a front kick but Noir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Hanson moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noir.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Hanson has been cut.
Noir throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanson counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Hanson to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson slips a jab from Noir.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Noir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noir walks into a left hand.
Noir checks a low kick from Hanson.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pino Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Noir.
Hanson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanson is looking for a counter combo.
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Noir throws a lazy right hand but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noir.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Noir throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
Noir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Hanson ducks down to avoid it.
Noir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Hanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Hanson. #T3#
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Hanson moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Hanson.
Noir throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir feints and then cracks Hanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanson down.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Hanson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Noir let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noir takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Hanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noir moves forwards but Hanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hanson.
Noir lands a jab to Hanson's midsection.#T4#
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Hanson's shoulder, as Hanson tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanson momentarily.
Hanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noir.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanson misses the target.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Noir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Hanson ducks down to avoid it.
Hanson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Noir throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanson counters with a left to the body.
Noir misses the jab.
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pino Noir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Hanson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A solid body kick from Hanson.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Hanson ducks down to avoid it.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Hanson.
Noir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanson throws a low kick but Noir moves out of range easily.
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Hanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Noir lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Noir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noir misses with a right hand
and Hanson counters with a nice body shot.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Noir.
Noir looks to throw the jab but Hanson is out of range.
It appears Hanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Noir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir misses with a straight right.
Hanson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Noir avoids it.
Noir throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Good work by Noir as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Noir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanson.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanson moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Noir in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Noir throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
Hanson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noir just manages to avoid it.
Noir lands with a good body shot.
Noir throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
Noir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanson with a hook.
Hanson throws a chopping leg kick but Noir manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanson counters with a huge head kick that drops Noir! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Hanson!
A very excited looking Keith Hanson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
KIFC 69
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanson throws a combination that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Hanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanson scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Hanson misses
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a left to the body.
McSwagger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
McSwagger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanson connects with a high kick.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on McSwagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Hanson.
McSwagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hanson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Hanson tenderised McSwagger's leg. McSwagger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
McSwagger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
McSwagger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McSwagger throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Hanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSwagger.
Hanson looks to throw a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
McSwagger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Hanson.
McSwagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses.
McSwagger misses with a two punch combination.
McSwagger throws a right and a left that Hanson avoids nicely.
Hanson throws a push kick but McSwagger slaps the foot to one side.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanson misses with a low kick.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. McSwagger does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Hanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from McSwagger both land. Nice combination.
McSwagger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McSwagger.
McSwagger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from McSwagger.
McSwagger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McSwagger checks a leg kick.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSwagger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McSwagger cracks Hanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSwagger throws out a powerful jab.
Hanson throws a front kick aimed at McSwagger's knee but McSwagger avoids it well. #T4#
Hanson misses with a hook
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
McSwagger misses with a wild body shot.
Hanson throws a low kick, looking for McSwagger's leg but McSwagger calmly moves out of range.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanson.
McSwagger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A shot to the body from Hanson misses
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hanson is predictable there
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
McSwagger slips a jab and a cross from Hanson.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a front kick aimed at McSwagger's knee but McSwagger avoids it well.
Hanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor McSwagger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hanson thows a leg kick but McSwagger checks it
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
McSwagger is looking for the big counter here.
Hanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSwagger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hanson throws a right hand that misses
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSwagger.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson scores with a head kick. McSwagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
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!
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A head kick by Hanson misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
McSwagger scores with a jab to the head.
Hanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger throws a series of strikes that have Hanson backpedaling.
Hanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Connor McSwagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hanson misses with a two punch combination.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanson throws out a leg kick but McSwagger moves out of range and Hanson only half commits.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSwagger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McSwagger scores with a one two! Hanson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McSwagger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson misses with a hook to the body
and McSwagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Hanson throws a lazy body kick
and McSwagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanson thinking.
McSwagger throws a right and a left that both miss.
McSwagger blocks a head kick by Hanson.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a left to the body.
Hanson misses with a double jab
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwagger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McSwagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanson swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from McSwagger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson feints and then cracks McSwagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSwagger down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger lands with a right hand.
A head kick by Hanson misses
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Hanson misses
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Hanson misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
McSwagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from McSwagger misses the target.
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keith Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keith Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanson.
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Hanson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Hanson
and McSwagger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McSwagger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanson throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanson moves out of range of the strikes.
McSwagger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHanson.
Hanson throws a leg kick but McSwagger checks it.
McSwagger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
McSwagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanson.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and McSwagger moves out of range easily.
McSwagger moves out of range as Hanson throws a body kick.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSwagger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Hanson misses.
Hanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McSwagger is out of range and Hanson settles back down.
Hanson throws a push kick but McSwagger slaps the foot to one side.
Hanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McSwagger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanson scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
McSwagger scores with a hook.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
McSwagger avoids a kick to the body.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanson throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from McSwagger misses.
Jab, jab by McSwagger - just one landing.
McSwagger throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Hanson misses
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanson misses with a jab to the body
and McSwagger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanson misses with a right hand
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson misses with a kick to the body.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSwagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hanson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keith Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McSwagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSwagger 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McSwagger! |
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Event:
KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Manzine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manzine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manzine trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Manzine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Manzine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson trying to remain calm as Manzine controls from the top position.#T1#
Manzine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Manzine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanson is avoiding damage well.
Manzine just content to control the position.
Hanson stops Manzine from passing to mount.
Hanson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Manzine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanson, who protects the arm well.
Manzine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanson tries to bench press Manzine off him but Manzine keeps the position.
Hanson prevents Manzine from improving position. #SUB#
Manzine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manzine's guard! Nice work there by Hanson!
Manzine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manzine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Manzine has his feet on Hanson's thighs here. He's pushed Hanson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hanson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicolas Manzine! |
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Event:
KIFC 49-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Keith Hanson has been cut.
Hanson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hanson duly obliges.
Hanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakkara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakkara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Hanson responds with a good body kick, but Sakkara manages to step out the way in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakkara.
Sakkara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanson misses with the combination.
Sakkara looks to land a right hand but Hanson moved out of range.#CL#
Sakkara closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakkara landing knees to the head.
Sakkara crunches a lovely knee into Hanson's ribcage.
Sakkara connects with a knee to the head.
Sakkara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Sakkara manages to break the clinch.
Hanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakkara scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Sakkara misses with the combination.
Hanson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakkara. That's going to slow Hanson down.
Hanson lands with a hook. Sakkara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakkara.#CL#
Sakkara takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakkara landing knees to the head.
Sakkara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanson is struggling to control the position.
Sakkara crunches a lovely knee into Hanson's ribcage.
Hanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Sakkara.
#T2#
Sakkara connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakkara lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Hanson is rocked!
Sakkara lands a damaging elbow.
Hanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakkara finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Keith Hanson's cut even more.
Hanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanson is trying to stall.
Sakkara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sakkara.
Clinched against the cage, Sakkara lands a big elbow that drops Hanson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Hanson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Sakkara!
A relieved looking Arman Sakkara 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:
KIFC 36
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanson thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Weaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson misses with a low kick.
Damien Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Hanson thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
Hanson connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Hanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Hanson lands a left and a right that send Weaver crashing to the mat, dazed. Hanson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Weaver is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Damien Weaver has been cut.
Weaver looks winded!
Hanson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Weaver tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Hanson!
Keith Hanson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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