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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 6372 p4p, 24659 weight class) and Tapad Amiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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15 - 32 - 3 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 32 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
Amiga checks a leg kick nicely.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hoodwell blocks it well.
Hoodwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoodwell wants to slow Amiga down by chopping away at his legs.
Amiga shapes to counter with a head kick.
Amiga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amiga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoodwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amiga counters with a solid body kick.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoodwell backing away here, and Amiga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Amiga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoodwell swivels and escapes.
Hoodwell takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amiga shoots in and drives through. Hoodwell sprawls well.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapad Amiga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoodwell is defended easily by Amiga.
Hoodwell has closed the distance and engaged Amiga in a clinch.
Hoodwell breaks from the clinch.
Hoodwell throws a sloppy head kick and Amiga moves out of range easily.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Hoodwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoodwell throws a right and a left that Amiga avoids nicely.
Hoodwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Hoodwell is breathing heavily.
Hoodwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Amiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoodwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoodwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoodwell wants to clinch but Amiga slips to the side
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Hoodwell throws a shot from downtown. Amiga moves away and avoids it.
Hoodwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amiga pulls Hoodwell in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoodwell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amiga trying to keep a closed guard but Hoodwell is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amiga trying to control the position.
Hoodwell postures up in Amiga's guard and throws a big left but Amiga blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoodwell wants to pass the guard but Amiga is keeping the position.
Amiga controlling Hoodwell's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoodwell throws a series of punches but Amiga avoids them all with ease.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoodwell pushes Amiga up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoodwell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amiga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoodwell clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Hoodwell 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.
Hoodwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hoodwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
Hoodwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amiga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoodwell.
Amiga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoodwell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoodwell throws a sloppy head kick and Amiga moves out of range easily.
Hoodwell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amiga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Hoodwell closes the distance and clinches.
Hoodwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amiga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoodwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Hoodwell manages to get underhooks.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapad Amiga.
Hoodwell breaks the clinch.
Hoodwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amiga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amiga raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hoodwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Hoodwell manages to step out the way in time.
Hoodwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoodwell darts in and clinches Amiga up against the cage.
Hoodwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoodwell throws a right and a left that Amiga avoids nicely.
Amiga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoodwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amiga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga moves out of range of the body kick from Hoodwell.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoodwell.
Amiga looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Amiga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoodwell.
Hoodwell throws out a loose jab but Amiga uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hoodwell backs off Amiga throws a huge counter combo but Hoodwell manages to avoid it all.
Hoodwell fails to land the takedown.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoodwell as he avoids it easily.
KJ Hoodwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Amiga slips under a jab from Hoodwell.
Hoodwell closes the distance and clinches.
Hoodwell stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoodwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amiga tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoodwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoodwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoodwell tries to bum rush Amiga with a series of wild strikes but Amiga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hoodwell blocks it well.
Hoodwell has Amiga up against the cage in a clinch.
Amiga can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell breaks the clinch.
Hoodwell instigates a clinch.
Hoodwell breaks from the clinch.
Hoodwell clinches.
Amiga wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoodwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amiga is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoodwell pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Hoodwell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hoodwell throws a nice looking combination but Amiga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoodwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
KJ Hoodwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoodwell slowing the pace effectively.
Amiga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amiga wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoodwell won't allow it.
Amiga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoodwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoodwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amiga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoodwell instigates a clinch.
Hoodwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoodwell clinches up against the cage.
Hoodwell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amiga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Amiga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Amiga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoodwell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amiga controlling the action here.
Amiga is keen to just control but Hoodwell is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga stops Hoodwell from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodwell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hoodwell. No joy for Amiga on that attempt.
Amiga moves out of range as Hoodwell throws a body kick.
Amiga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amiga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoodwell stalks Amiga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amiga's face. Amiga staggers backwards, shaken.
Amiga tries to keep at a distance but Hoodwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amiga tries to land a front kick but Hoodwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hoodwell throws an overhand right that lands on Amiga's shoulder, as Amiga tries to avoid the shot.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hoodwell throws the left hand but Amiga avoids the punch easily.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hoodwell blocks it well.
Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense.
Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoodwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Tapad Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoodwell stuffs the takedown.
Hoodwell tries to bum rush Amiga with a series of wild strikes but Amiga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
KJ Hoodwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amiga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoodwell.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Hoodwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoodwell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Hoodwell!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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