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Event:
IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Hanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wei with the counter takedown but Hanson avoids it easily.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Hanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei walks into a left hand.
Hanson lands a leg kick that knocks Wei off balance momentarily.#T1#
Wei shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a series of strikes. Wei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wei thinking.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanson cracks a nice hook into Wei's ribs.#T2#
Wei ducks right into an uppercut from Hanson.
Wei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanson with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Hanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wei.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Hanson. #T4#
Hanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanson scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wei dives in and grabs Hanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Wei shoots in.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson lands a really nice looking cross but Wei seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanson defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Hanson.
Wei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanson circles away.
Hanson lands with a slapping head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hanson has got the better of the exchanges.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanson pinned against the cage. Hanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wei throws out a counter right but Hanson avoids it with no problem.
Hanson is looking to wear down Wei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanson swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei slips under a jab.
Wei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mike Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanson is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Hanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.#T3#
Hanson throws a leg kick which misses Wei's front leg but catches the back leg as Wei tries to avoid it.
Hanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
Mike Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanson keeps Wei at a distance using the push kick.
A cross from Hanson lands.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wei.
Hanson scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson lands a jab.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Hanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanson takes a swing at Wei's ribcage but misses.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wei shoots in and drives through. Hanson sprawls well.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanson as he avoids it easily.
Wei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wei walks into a stiff left hand from Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
Wei has his takedown stuffed
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.#T1#
Hanson punishes Wei's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanson throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson throws a nice head kick!
Wei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanson defends it nicely.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Hanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson throws a shot to the body.
Hanson digs a good body shot into Wei's ribs.
Hanson tests Wei's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Wei is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wei up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hanson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wei's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hanson! |
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Event:
IFA 11: Celtic
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanson throws out the jab.
Hanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hanson.
Hanson scores with a body shot.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen tries for a takedown but Hanson circles away easily
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Allen is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hanson! |
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Event:
IFA 6: After Midnight
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boateng moves to clinch but Hanson breaks away
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanson feints and then cracks Boateng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boateng down.
Boateng falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanson counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanson.
Boateng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boateng.#T1#
Hanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Boateng off the cage and back into range.
Boateng takes one to the chin there.
Boateng tries for a takedown but Hanson circles away easily
and Hanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanson is pawing at Boateng, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Boateng's nose. Boateng is badly hurt! Hanson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Boateng tries desperately to hold on but Hanson is relentless in his assault! As Boateng receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hanson away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hanson! |
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Event:
IFA 2: Danger
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
That kick from Hanson tenderised Southam's leg. Southam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Southam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson throws a big counter combination but Southam scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanson jabs at Southam's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Southam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Southam has Hanson pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hanson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Southam tries to pull guard but Hanson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Southam pulls Hanson into guard.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Southam keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanson controls the pace.
Hanson preventing the sweep.
Southam pulls Hanson in to control the position.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Southam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Southam.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Southam darts in and clinches Hanson up against the cage.
Southam tries to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling the position.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Hanson blocks with his arms.
Southam is trying to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling him.
Hanson is trying to push Southam away but Southam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Southam tries to pull guard but Hanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Southam drops back down to his feet.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Southam.
Southam tries to pull guard but Hanson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Southam looks winded!
Hanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Southam has double underhooks. #T3##TD2#
Southam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hanson looking to sit in guard and control but Southam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Southam stands up from Hanson's guard - Southam perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've been informed that Southam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Hanson tries to keep at a distance but Southam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Southam wants a takedown but no success here.
Southam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanson tries to break the clinch but Southam is controlling the position.
Hanson can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Hanson tries to circle away but Southam has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Southam breaks from the clinch.
Hanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Southam.
We've been told by Hanson's head coaches at Gladiator School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left and a right from Hanson both land. Nice combination.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Southam shows good takedown defense.
Southam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Southam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson connects with a body shot that sends Southam's belly button to the back.#TD#
Hanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanson lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson trying to control but Southam is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Southam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Southam tries a head kick but it misses.
Southam misses with a head kick.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Southam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southam can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Southam.
Mike Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1##TD#
Hanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Southam is breathing heavily.
Hanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Southam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but Southam defending well.
Southam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Southam managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hanson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Southam's closed guard. He's half up but Southam has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Southam pivots and extends the arm, Hanson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Southam! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koda Southam! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Ogden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ogden.
Hanson prevents Ogden from breaking the clinch.
Ogden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanson is defending well.
Hanson keeps control of Ogden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ogden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ogden avoiding damage.
Hanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogden working hard to break the clinch.
Hanson can't break the clinch.
Hanson working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Ogden stalling.
Hanson is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ogden is keeping busy.
Hanson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ogden has Hanson pressed against the cage, preventing Hanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanson gets underhooks to prevent Ogden's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ogden pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ogden is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ogden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Ogden postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.
Ogden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson is looking to stand back up but Ogden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hanson. #SUB#
Ogden seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hanson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leigh Ogden! |
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