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Event:
HFC 63: Ivanovic vs Chai 2
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Hasek is looking to clinch but Rowley is avoiding it.
It looked like Rowley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hasek.
Rowley punishes Hasek's body with a nice straight punch.
Rowley cracks Hasek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hasek misses with a takedown
and Rowley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rowley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Rowley.
Nice body punch from Rowley.
Hasek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rowley.
Rowley lands a slapping body shot.
Hasek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Rowley lands but Hasek takes it in his stride.
Rowley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hasek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rowley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hasek scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Hasek clinches.
A shot in the inside from Rowley. #BC#
Rowley manages to break the clinch.
Hasek moves in looking to clinch but Rowley pushes him off.
Rowley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rowley scores with a body shot.
Rowley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rowley with a jab.
Hasek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rowley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Rowley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hasek to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasek looks winded!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rowley working for a triangle but Hasek defends it easily.
Rowley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rowley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasek is controlling him. #SUB#
Rowley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Rowley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hasek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hasek wants to get up but he can't break Rowley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rowley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Rowley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rowley is pulling down on Hasek's head. It's preventing any offense from Hasek, at least for the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rowley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hasek defends well.
Rowley seems keen to control Hasek's posture.
Hasek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rowley is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Rowley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hasek should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rowley has tightened it up now! Hasek should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stephen Rowley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hasek moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Hasek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geolamen Jr fails to land the takedown.
Geolamen Jr misses with a takedown #TD#
and Hasek counters with a takedown into side control.
Geolamen Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Geolamen Jr has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Hasek counters with a shoot takedown. Geolamen Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Dominick Hasek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldrin Geolamen Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Geolamen Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Hasek is proving a slippery customer.
Geolamen Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Hasek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Geolamen Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Hasek is proving a slippery customer.
Hasek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geolamen Jr is keeping the position for now.
Geolamen Jr looking to control.
Hasek being controlled here momentarily.
Hasek controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Geolamen Jr wants to clinch#TD#
and Hasek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Geolamen Jr tries to kick Hasek off in order to stand up. Hasek Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Geolamen Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Hasek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Geolamen Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Geolamen Jr is looking for a sweep.
Hasek advances to mount.
Geolamen Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Hasek looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Geolamen Jr is trying to reverse the position but instead Hasek has taken his back - oops!
Geolamen Jr is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Hasek is looking for the choke from the back position but Geolamen Jr is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Geolamen Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hasek thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Hasek has the hooks in. Geolamen Jr is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Hasek passes his arm under Geolamen Jr's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Geolamen Jr taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Hasek!
Aldrin Geolamen Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'i will back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Snoozemen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hasek's guard.
Snoozemen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasek is keeping the position for now.
Hasek pulls Snoozemen in close to prevent any damage.
Snoozemen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hasek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snoozemen controls the pace.
Hasek controls Snoozemen momentarily but Snoozemen frees himself. #SUB#
Hasek looking for a guillotine here but Snoozemen defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Hasek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snoozemen trying to control but Hasek is working from the bottom.
Snoozemen landing with the ground and pound.
Hasek is pulling down on Snoozemen's head to control his posture.
Hasek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hasek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Hasek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snoozemen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hasek.
Snoozemen wants to control but Hasek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hasek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hasek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Snoozemen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Snoozemen trying to control but Hasek postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hasek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snoozemen defends it well.
Snoozemen is trying is best to control the position here.
Hasek is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snoozemen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasek thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Hasek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snoozemen!
Hasek trying to control the position but Snoozemen is working away.
Snoozemen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hasek is looking to take a break and control but Snoozemen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hasek tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Snoozemen fails with a takedown attempt.
Snoozemen throws a series of punches but Hasek moves out of range.
Hasek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snoozemen can do to turn this around?
Snoozemen looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Hasek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hasek is standing up over Snoozemen. Snoozemen looks to escape but Hasek dives into side control.
#REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snoozemen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snoozemen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hasek easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Hasek looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek looking to ground and pound but Snoozemen is blocking nicely. #T1#
Hasek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hasek punching from mount but Snoozemen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hasek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hasek avoids the attempt from Snoozemen to control.
Snoozemen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasek punching from mount but Snoozemen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Snoozemen tries to reverse the position but Hasek maintains control.#T2#
Snoozemen tries to hold on but Hasek pushes him away.
Hasek throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hasek thowing shots but they're missing.
Snoozemen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Hasek working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hasek controlling his opponent.
Hasek unloads with some shots from mount but Snoozemen bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Snoozemen wants to hold on but Hasek pushes him away.
Snoozemen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Snoozemen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hasek prevents Snoozemen from improving his position.
Snoozemen is breathing heavily.
Hasek controlling the action here.
Hasek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasek prevents Snoozemen from improving his position.#SUB#
Hasek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snoozemen sees it coming and defends easily.
Snoozemen trying to hold on to Hasek's head to control him but Hasek postures up.
Hasek works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hasek stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Snoozemen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Snoozemen has a takedown stuffed.
Snoozemen avoids a kick to the body.
Hasek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hasek checks a low kick from Snoozemen.
Hasek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snoozemen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hasek misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Hasek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snoozemen wants to stand back up but Hasek manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Snoozemen tries to buck Hasek off but Hasek is having none of it.#SUB#
Hasek is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Snoozemen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hasek gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Snoozemen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hasek lets go of the hold and Snoozemen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominick Hasek! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Hasek.
Unknown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Unknown avoids the head kick by Hasek.
A nice side step and Unknown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hasek misses with a combination
and Unknown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hasek shoots in for a double leg but Unknown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hasek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Unknown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hasek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Hasek.
Unknown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasek with a body shot.#TD#
Unknown tries to sprawl but Hasek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Unknown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Hasek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Unknown sees it coming and defends easily.
Hasek wants to control but Unknown is keeping him busy.
Hasek is controlling the pace.
Unknown is trying to get back to full guard.
Hasek missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Unknown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hasek.
Hasek slows the pace down in half guard.
Hasek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Unknown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hasek is trying to control the action in half guard but Unknown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominick Hasek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Hasek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hasek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hasek fails with the takedown
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
Hasek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body.
Hasek is breathing heavily.
Hasek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Hasek backing away here, and Unknown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Hasek moves into the clinch.
Unknown is trying to break the clinch but Hasek is controlling him.
Unknown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Hasek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hasek misses with a takedown
enabling Unknown to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Hasek tries to clinch but Unknown moves away
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Hasek tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek tries to clinch but Unknown moves away
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hasek moves to clinch but Unknown breaks away
and Unknown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Hasek shoots and misses
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nameless Unknown dominated that round.
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#
Hasek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hasek thinking.
Hasek misses with a takedown
and Unknown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Unknown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hasek rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Hasek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Hasek tries to clinch up
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body.
Hasek wants to clinch
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek throws a sloppy head kick
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasek. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Unknown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Unknown wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasek misses with a combination
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hasek throws a leg kick
and Unknown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hasek misses with a takedown
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Hasek shoots and misses
and Unknown counters with a two punch combo.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a three punch combo that has Hasek backing up. Hasek nods at Unknown to acknowledge the strikes.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek shoots and misses
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
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!
Hasek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hasek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Unknown counters with a left and a right that stings Hasek.
Hasek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Unknown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hasek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unknown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nameless Unknown 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Unknown has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nameless Unknown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hasek throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Hasek takes the fight into the clinch.
Unknown jumps guard but Hasek stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hasek tries to pull guard but Unknown holds him up against the cage and eventually Hasek drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Unknown manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasek darts in trying to clinch
and Unknown counters with a three punch combo that has Hasek backing up. Hasek nods at Unknown to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Hasek tries for a takedown but Unknown circles away easily
and Unknown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Hasek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominick Hasek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Nameless Unknown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Unknown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hasek thinking.
Hasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Unknown is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Hasek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasek tries to close the distance and clinch but Unknown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unknown throws a fast counter high kick but Hasek manages to duck under it in time.
Hasek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Unknown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hasek looks to clinch
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nameless Unknown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Unknown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nameless Unknown!
Nameless Unknown gave a mention to Pressed Perfect Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EMPIRE 13: Johnson v Dominguez
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Ratsifa connects with the punch.
Ratsifa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hasek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ratsifa counters with a straight right hand.
Hasek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ratsifa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ratsifa jabs at Hasek's body.
Hasek tries to clinch up
and Ratsifa counters with a crisp right that sends Hasek to the canvas! Ratsifa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rado Ratsifa! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Gnilrets ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gnilrets throws a big shot that misses.
Hasek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gnilrets to score with a decent uppercut.
Gnilrets lands with a nice body punch.
Gnilrets scores with the left hand. Hasek knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Hasek gets tackled into the cage by Gnilrets. Gnilrets maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hasek pulls Gnilrets into guard.
Hasek pulls Gnilrets in close to prevent any damage.
Hasek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gnilrets controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gnilrets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Gnilrets is sitting in close to Hasek's body. Hasek has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gnilrets is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gnilrets is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hasek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dominick Hasek! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Naragami misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Hasek counters with a shoot takedown. Naragami fights it but they end up in guard.
Naragami being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naragami is trying to keep Hasek in close.
Hasek throws a big right hand that misses.
Naragami looking for a sweep. Not yet Naragami, not yet.
Naragami controls Hasek momentarily but Hasek frees himself.
Naragami pulls Hasek in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek wants to pass the guard but Naragami is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hasek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naragami controls Hasek momentarily but Hasek frees himself. #T1#
Hasek passes into half guard.
Hasek trying to pass the guard but Naragami defending well.
Hasek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Naragami wants to control but Hasek is keeping busy.
Hasek trying to mount his opponent but Naragami defends it.
Hasek is thwarting Naragami's attempts to control the position.
Naragami's coaches at Tokyo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Hasek is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Naragami is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hasek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hasek's back!
Will Naragami go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hasek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hasek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Naragami keeps control of the position as Hasek tries to break free.
#T3#
Hasek turns into Naragami and is now in his guard.
#SU2#
Hasek stands up and waves to Naragami to follow him.
Naragami connects with a right hand. Hasek shakes it off.
Naragami connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Hasek drives through with a takedown into Naragami's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Naragami is looking for a triangle but Hasek pushes his legs off easily.
Naragami trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naragami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hasek advances position into side control!#T4#
Naragami tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hasek tries to advance to mount but can't.
Naragami is trying to control Hasek's posture but Hasek avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasek misses with the ground and pound.
Hasek working away.
Hasek has control of an arm but Naragami manages to advance to Hasek's back!
I really don't envy Hasek right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Naragami patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hasek is trying to break free.
Hasek breaks Naragami's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Naragami with a nice cross.
Naragami lands a right hook to the body.
Naragami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Hasek forces Naragami back against the cage and clinches.
Naragami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hasek's efforts to push away.
Naragami keeps control of Hasek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Naragami lands with a right to the head.
Naragami tries to circle away but Hasek has him pinned against the cage.
Hasek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hasek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naragami misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Hasek has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Naragami is trying to keep an underhook but Hasek manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hasek is thwarting Naragami's attempts to control the position.
Hasek prevents Naragami from improving his position.#T1#
Hasek is controlling the pace.
Naragami wants to get back to full guard.
Hasek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naragami's head.
Naragami trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hasek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Naragami holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hasek tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hasek avoids the attempt from Naragami to control.
Dominick Hasek has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Naragami regains half guard.
Hasek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasek slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naragami manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Naragami throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hasek uses it to pass to side control.
Hasek controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hasek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hasek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Naragami wants to control but Hasek postures up.#T3#
Naragami tries to control but Hasek manages to take his back.
Naragami avoids the strikes from Hasek.
Naragami just trying to survive but Hasek is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Naragami can't escape the position.
Naragami covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hasek biding his time, controlling Naragami. #SUB2#
Hasek is persistently looking for the submission but Naragami is defending it well.
Hasek is breathing heavily.
Naragami manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hasek's guard. Nice work there by Naragami.
Hasek looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasek, not yet. #T4#
Hasek keeping moving, preventing Naragami from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Naragami has gone for a leg lock! Hasek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Naragami's guard.#REVB#
Naragami working a defensive guard but Hasek manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Naragami's face as Hasek controls the position.
Naragami can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Hasek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Naragami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasek swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hasek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Naragami scores with a hook to the body. Hasek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hasek misses with a series of wild punches.
Naragami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hasek momentarily.
Naragami stuns Hasek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Naragami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hasek at a distance.
Naragami scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Naragami.
Naragami scores with a hook to the body. Hasek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naragami catches Hasek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hasek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Naragami.
Shinko Naragami is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naragami circles away.
Naragami lands with an overhand left.
Hasek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Naragami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Naragami feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haseks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naragami lands with a nice body punch.
Hasek throws a head kick that misses
and Naragami counters with a nice body shot.
Naragami lands with a right hand.
Hasek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Hasek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naragami struggling a bit here.
Naragami tries to buck Hasek off but Hasek is having none of it.
Hasek tries to move to mount but Naragami blocks the move with his legs.
Naragami is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Naragami struggling a bit here.#T2#
Hasek trying to control the action but Naragami is working from the bottom.
Naragami wants to control but Hasek postures up.
Naragami is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hasek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Naragami is trying to escape the position but Hasek is controlling the position.
Hasek working away.
Naragami is looking for a sweep.
Hasek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naragami keeps working.
Naragami sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Hasek wants to free his trapped foot but Naragami is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Naragami is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Naragami lands a jab to Hasek's midsection.
Shinko Naragami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naragami jabs Hasek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naragami lands with a straight right. Hasek didn't see that one coming.
Naragami thuds his right hand into Hasek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hasek takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Hasek. Those never looked like landing.
Naragami connects with a jab.
Naragami connects with a single shot there.
Naragami tries to clinch but Hasek moves out of range.
Hasek is looking for the big counter here.
Hasek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shinko Naragami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naragami lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naragami scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasek doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Naragami.
Naragami wants to clinch but Hasek slips to the side#TD2#
and Hasek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hasek.
Naragami is trying to keep Hasek in close.
Shinko Naragami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominick Hasek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinko Naragami showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hasek 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Hasek! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Lake - just one landing. #TD2#
Lake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasek struggling a bit here.
Hasek regains half guard, as Lake was trying to land strikes.
Hasek is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard.
Hasek gets full guard.
Lake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hasek pulls Lake in close to his closed guard and prevents Lake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hasek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake working some strikes from top position.
Hasek is pulling down on Lake's head. It's preventing any offense from Lake, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Lake content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hasek has locked up a guillotine! Hasek's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lake is holding on here and Hasek must be using up a lot of energy. Lake has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hasek gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dominick Hasek! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hasek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Perez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Perez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A low kick from Hasek misses #TD#
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hasek won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasek is defending well.
Perez wants to control but Hasek is keeping him busy.
Hasek tries to improve position but can't.
Hasek keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Perez tries for a kimura but Hasek is defending well. #T1#
Hasek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hasek is trying to buck Perez off.
Hasek tries to improve position but can't.
Hasek struggling a bit here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hasek isn't going anywhere.
Perez working away.
Perez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hasek can't do much from the bottom here.
Hasek is not content to let Perez control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hasek tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hasek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Hasek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Perez pushes Hasek off but Hasek dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hasek throws a strike aimed at the side of Perez's head but Perez avoids it well.
Perez is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is pushing Hasek's head away, looking to escape. Hasek manages to hold on to the position though.
Perez prevents Hasek from improving position. #SUB2#
Hasek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hasek controls the position. #T4##SUB2#
Hasek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perez, who protects the arm well.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Hasek tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Perez gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pepetinho Perez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Perez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Perez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hasek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perez has managed to get both his arms back between Hasek's legs - danger averted.
Hasek pulls Perez in close to prevent any damage.
Hasek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Perez won't allow Hasek to sweep him here.
Hasek controlling the position.
Perez wants to get up but he can't break Hasek's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perez throws a nice head kick!
Hasek keeps the fight on the outside.
Hasek dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Hasek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perez is trying to defend but Hasek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hasek is breathing heavily.
Hasek prevents Perez from improving his position.#T2#
Perez gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hasek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perez being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Hasek preventing the sweep.
Hasek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hasek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Perez shoots in but Hasek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hasek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Hasek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Hasek avoids the strikes from the bottom by Perez.
Hasek in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hasek sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Perez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Perez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hasek presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pepetinho Perez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hasek stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Hasek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hasek is in Perez's guard.
Hasek pushing down on Perez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hasek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perez is just riding it out for now. Hasek eventually gives up the hold.
Hasek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hasek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perez sees it coming and defends easily.
Hasek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Dominick Hasek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hasek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Hasek is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Perez controlling the position well.
Hasek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perez is trying to stand up here but Hasek is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Hasek moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Hasek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasek, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Hasek shoots in and drives through. Perez sprawls well.
Perez wants to clinch up but Hasek keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hasek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perez pushes Hasek off but Hasek dives into side control.
Hasek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Hasek is nestled in close to Perez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Hasek prevents Perez from standing back up.
#T4#
Hasek is pressing down on Perez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perez is holding on for now.
Hasek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though. #SUB2#
Hasek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez is looking for a sweep. Hasek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Hasek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pepetinho Perez! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 1
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Hasek shoots in for a takedown but Alot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alot shoots in looking for a takedown but Hasek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hasek throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Alot counters with a takedown into side control.
Hasek can't do much from the bottom here.
Alot wants to control but Hasek is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Alot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alot wants to control but Hasek is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Hasek regains half guard.
Hasek manages to get to full guard.
Alot passes Hasek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alot working over Hasek with some ground and pound. Hasek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hasek is pressing down on Alot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alot trying to control but Hasek is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hasek controls Alot momentarily but Alot frees himself.
Alot trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasek doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alot throws a big right hand that misses.
Alot throwing strikes from guard but Hasek blocks nicely.
Alot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasek keeping moving, preventing Alot from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hasek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alot tries for a takedown but Hasek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwin Alot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasek stuffs the takedown attempt from Alot. Alot gets slowly back to his feet.
Alot doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hasek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hasek.
Alot is trying to drag Hasek to the mat but Hasek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alot tries to pull guard but Hasek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alot is breathing heavily.
Hasek just leaning against Alot, taking a breather.
Hasek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alot tries for a takedown but Hasek manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Alot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hasek to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Hasek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hasek as he jumps to the side.
Hasek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alot swivels and escapes.
Hasek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alot sprawls well. Alot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasek gets slowly back to his feet.
Iwin Alot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasek looks for a takedown but Alot sprawls well.
Alot shoots in for a double leg but Hasek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominick Hasek will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Alot has closed the distance and engaged Hasek in a clinch.
Hasek pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Hasek drags the fight down to the ground.
Alot looking to sit in guard and control but Hasek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Alot has an active guard here but Hasek has managed to pass into half guard.
Alot is staying active underneath Hasek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hasek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot wants to control but Hasek is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Alot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hasek pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Alot actively working from the bottom here.
Hasek is taking a breather. Alot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hasek is pushing down on Alot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alot is fighting to maintain full guard but Hasek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hasek content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hasek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alot defending well though.
Alot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alot.#SU2#
Hasek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hasek misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Hasek moves into the clinch.
Alot is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Hasek jumps guard and drags Alot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alot content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Alot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alot wants to control from the top but Hasek keeps moving.
Alot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasek is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hasek keeping moving, preventing Alot from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Alot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hasek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hasek has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hasek is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hasek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hasek as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Hasek with that takedown attempt.
Iwin Alot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alot misses with a looping left.
Alot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hasek.
Alot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alot doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Hasek counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Alot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hasek rolls with it to try and escape but Alot cranks on the arm and Hasek is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iwin Alot! |
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