Dustin Hazelett meets Mark Bocek at UFC 124 in lightweight return
by FQJMMA on Sep 16, 2010 10:55 AM EDT
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Dustin Hazelett will finally make his return to the lightweight division when he takes on Mark Bocek at the upcoming UFC 124 pay-per-view from the Bell Centre on Dec. 11 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
MMA Weekly brought word of the pending match-up earlier today.
After painful armbar submission wins over Josh Burkman at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 Finale and Tamdan McCrory at UFC 91, "McLovin'" suffered back-to-back knockout losses to Paul Daley at UFC 108 and Ricky Story at UFC 117.
The lanky and likable jiu-jitsu wizard now stands at 12-6 and 5-4 inside the Octagon. A return to 155-pounds could be a fresh start -- or the final nail in the coffin considering how unfavorably the promotion looks on fighters who drop three straight.
This will be Hazelett's first lightweight bout since UFC 67 back in 2007.
Standing in his way is Bocek (8-3), who was in cruise control over the past year and a half until 155-pound stalwart Jim Miller ended his three fight winning streak via unanimous decision at UFC 111 back in March.
Like Hazelett, the Canadian has a stellar ground game, ending 75-percent of his fights by way of tap, nap or snap -- but he may have met his equal (or better) in McLovin'.
UFC 124 will feature a rematch between division champion Georges St. Pierre and fellow Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 12 coach Josh Koscheck. "Rush" claimed a unanimous decision win over "Kos" when they first met at UFC 74: "Respect" in Aug. 2007.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information on this still-developing fight card.
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Like both guys.
Sucks to see one lose but it should be a great ground fight.
Triangles don't dodge Fedor.
Me too
I was there when Boceck got robbed in the Miller fight. He’s very underrated, but Dustin is my boy. Boceck probibly has the more technical ground game, but Hazelett is more creative and has that long akward build. Should be a great fight, but there is always the potential for a stalemate on the ground. Boceck should be the better wrestler, but Dustin is great off his back. Tough one to call especially with it being Haze’s first fight at LW.
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Haze has been for a longgg time one of my favorite fighters.
The big question here should be how Haze handles the cut. He’s made 155 before, and, if I remember correctly, he won that bout at 67 with an anaconda choke pretty early. Granted, the guy he fought was a can, but that was before we seen Haze’s skills.
As far as this matchup goes, it will be tough on Bocek to get this to the ground. Haze is an average kickboxing guy, and it should be noted that he rocked Kos a few times in their fight at 82. Haze will have an ENORMOUS reach advantage, both legs and arms, so this could be a great opportunity for him to use 15min (if needed) to work on his stand up in an actual fight. Coupled in with Bocek’s sick ground game, which I think beat Jim Miller, Haze’s best bet would be to keep it on the feet.
Whens the sig rubber match David W-S? I need vengeance!
Shogun Rua vs Rogerio Nogueira 2 coming soon!
LATE TAKEDOWN FTW
by Synyster_08 on Sep 16, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Haze v Cole Miller would be good too
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
yep...tall lanky guys with decent striking and top notch jits
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Sep 16, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Hazelett is going to look like Corey Hill at LW
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
go watch TUF 5. Joe whipped his ass... after elbowing him behind the head...
Whens the sig rubber match David W-S? I need vengeance!
Shogun Rua vs Rogerio Nogueira 2 coming soon!
LATE TAKEDOWN FTW
by Synyster_08 on Sep 16, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
That would be a bad move IMO..
Hes got alot to offer and he may not have people on his balls like Jon Jones and John Hathaway but he still is a great fighter.
NOBODY wants to fight Fedor, Except: Brock Lesnar, ShaneCarwin, Frank Mir, JDS, Roy Nelson, Cain Velasquez, and the rest of the UFC heavyweight division.
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