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Event:
IFA 23: Legacy
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Wayne tries to clinch up but Hanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanson lands with a nice combination. Wayne backs away looking to recover.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne misses with a takedown
and Hanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Hanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanson swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Hanson tries to bum rush Wayne with a series of wild strikes but Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Hanson circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Wayne.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wayne darts in looking for a takedown but Hanson gets double underhooks and turns Wayne into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Hanson. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Wayne closes the distance and pushes Hanson back into the cage.
Hanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wayne clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Hanson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Hanson breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Wayne tries for a takedown but Hanson circles away easily
and Hanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wayne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Hanson pushes him off.
That kick from Hanson tenderised Wayne's leg. Wayne is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Hanson gets tackled into the cage by Wayne. Wayne maintains the clinch. #T3#
Wayne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Hanson breaks from the clinch.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wayne shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Hanson. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luis Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne fails to land the takedown.
We've been informed that Wayne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wayne.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne tries to clinch but Hanson moves away
and Hanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanson can pounce on him.
A head kick by Wayne misses
and Hanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Wayne.
Hanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wayne misses with a hook to the body
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Wayne is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wayne at a distance.
#KD#
Hanson drops Wayne with a beautiful combination! Wayne stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hanson is looking for the KO!
Wayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanson finish him?
Hanson is looking to wear down Wayne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wayne's sensitive parts.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
Hanson scores with a shot to the body.
Luis Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wayne is defended easily by Hanson.
A quick step to the side and Hanson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Hanson circles away easily
and Hanson counters with a huge left! Wayne is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hanson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wayne from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hanson!
Mike Hanson retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
IFA 19: Carnival
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Hanson feints a jab promting Bautista to slip. Hanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bautista slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bautista fails with the takedown.
Bautista misses with a takedown
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson is looking for the big counter here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanson. That's going to slow Bautista down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson connects with a crisp jab.
Bautista fails with the takedown
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson scores with the left hand. Bautista knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bautista off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bautista.
Hanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bautista shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bautista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mike Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bautista is breathing heavily.
Bautista wants to clinch up but Hanson keeps it at a distance.
Bautista has his takedown stuffed
and Hanson counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Bautista closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bautista stops Hanson from getting back to his feet.
Bautista looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Bautista is controlling him well.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bautista.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanson wants to control but Bautista is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Bautista missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bautista prevents Hanson from standing back up.
Hanson trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Bautista is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson lands a jab to Bautista's midsection.#TD#
Bautista shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bautista showed some decent athleticism there.
Bautista looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson pushes Bautista off looking to stand but Bautista dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bautista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bautista working Hanson over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hanson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.
Hanson wants to control but Bautista is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanson tries to kick Bautista off but Bautista keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hanson has hold of Bautista's hands but Bautista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanson trying to hold on to Bautista's head to control him but Bautista postures up.
Bautista working Hanson over with strikes.
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bautista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bautista drops an elbow to the side of Hanson's head.
Hanson has hold of Bautista's hands but Bautista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Bautista.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Bautista is controlling him well. #T4#
Hanson taking some punishment here, with Bautista in his half guard.
Bautista is trying to control. Hanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bautista working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Bautista seems content to control.
Bautista lands with a punch from half guard.
Bautista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista drops an elbow to the side of Hanson's head.
Bautista not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Bautista is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
Bautista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bautista somewhat.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanson counters with a left to the body.
Bautista avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bautista shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson clobbers Bautista with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bautista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanson counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Bautista ducks right into an uppercut from Hanson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bautista or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanson, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bautista with a poor takedown
letting Hanson counter with a right hand.
Hanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bautista shoots and misses
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Victor Bautista has been cut.
Hanson works Bautista's body with a nice hook.
Hanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Bautista is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson lands a nice hook to Bautista's body. Bautista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanson stuns Bautista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanson lands with a good body shot.
Bautista is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hanson.
Oh Bautista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mike Hanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Hanson digs a good body shot into Bautista's ribs.
Hanson lands a body shot.
Bautista seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson lands a jab to Bautista's midsection.
Hanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bautista shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanson pinned against the cage. Hanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bautista doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanson as he connects with a hook.
Bautista misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Victor Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson throws a leg kick which misses Bautista's front leg but catches the back leg as Bautista tries to avoid it.
Bautista goes for a double leg but Hanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanson continues to drive forward.
Bautista has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Hanson breaks from the clinch.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
Hanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bautista at a distance.
Bautista takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bautista takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bautista misses with a takedown
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson lands a leg kick that knocks Bautista off balance momentarily.
Bautista takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautista takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bautista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bautista in the body.
Hanson jabs at Bautista's body.
Bautista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanson counters with a nice body shot.
Hanson lands a jab to Bautista's midsection.
Hanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hanson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson lands a body shot.
Hanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hanson connects with a body shot that sends Bautista's belly button to the back.
Bautista on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Bautista's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bautista stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Bautista is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanson's half guard.
Bautista is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bautista controlling the action here.
Bautista trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanson keeping hold of Bautista's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bautista is controlling the pace.
Bautista is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bautista working the head and body with strikes.
Hanson tries to roll over but Bautista keeps him under control.
Bautista working Hanson over with strikes.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bautista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bautista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Bautista there.
Bautista winds up and cracks Hanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bautista scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bautista lands a nice short elbow.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.
Bautista working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bautista prevents Hanson from standing back up.
Victor Bautista overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bautista keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bautista lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bautista connects with a nice short shot to Hanson's temple. #T3#
Bautista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanson has hold of Bautista's hands but Bautista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bautista is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bautista looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanson taking some punishment here, with Bautista in his half guard.
Bautista working over Hanson with some ground and pound. Hanson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bautista working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bautista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bautista landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Hanson has hold of Bautista's hands but Bautista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bautista stalling. #SUB2#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Bautista lands strikes from half guard.
Bautista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bautista takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bautista moves nicely into side control.
Victor Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Hanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Bautista showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hanson!
Mike Hanson is the new bantamweight champion! |
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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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