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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirkko Krajc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirkko Krajc!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley throws a low kick but Krajc moves out of range easily.
Daley throws a leg kick which misses Krajc's front leg but catches the back leg as Krajc tries to avoid it.
Daley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daley wants it to stay on the feet.
Krajc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daley circles away.
Daley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krajc.
John Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirkko Krajc.
Krajc shoots in and drives through. Daley sprawls well.
Krajc looks to land a right hand but Daley moved out of range.
Daley has managed to clinch.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krajc.
Krajc dodges an elbow strike from Daley.
Daley tries a knee to the head but Krajc blocks it.
Daley tries a knee to the head but Krajc blocks it.
Daley missing with knees to the body.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daley has Krajc pressed against the cage, preventing Krajc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krajc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krajc managing to block the knees to the body from Daley.
Daley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Krajc managing to block the knees to the body from Daley.
Daley lands a knee to the head.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krajc is defending well for now.
Daley is breathing heavily.
Daley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krajc tries to break free but Daley pushes him back against the cage.
Daley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krajc.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krajc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krajc is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krajc's brow.
Daley stops a takedown attempt from Krajc.
Krajc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krajc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Krajc avoids the damage to the body.
Krajc wants to break free but Daley has control.
Krajc blocks the elbow strike.
Daley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krajc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Krajc is trying to force a seperation but Daley has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krajc.
Daley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krajc's brow.
Daley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daley misses with an elbow strike.
Krajc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krajc is defending well for now.
Krajc dodges an elbow strike from Daley.
Krajc looking to stall.
Krajc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daley prevents it.
Daley lands an elbow that stopped Krajc in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krajc can't break the clinch.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Krajc avoids the damage to the body.
Krajc tries to circle away but Daley has him pinned against the cage.
Krajc managing to block the knees to the body from Daley.
Krajc tries to break the clinch but Daley is controlling the position.
Daley misses with a knee strike.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Krajc avoids the damage to the body.
Daley has Krajc pressed against the cage, preventing Krajc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krajc.
Krajc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krajc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daley with a knee to the head.
Daley missing with knees to the body.
Daley misses with a knee to the head.
Daley trying to land knees to the body.
Krajc tries to break free but Daley pushes him back against the cage.
Daley lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krajc wants to get back to striking at distance but Daley won't allow it.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krajc avoids it.
Krajc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krajc is defending well for now.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krajc is trying to break the clinch but Daley is controlling him.
Daley pushes off an throws an elbow but Krajc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krajc is trying to break free.
Daley misses with a knee strike.
Krajc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daley trying to land knees to the body.
Krajc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krajc working hard to break the clinch.
Krajc fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krajc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daley misses with a knee strike.
Krajc tries to score a body lock takedown but Daley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krajc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krajc breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Daley dominated that round.
That's time! Daley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krajc's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Krajc duly obliges.
It looks like John Daley has been cut.
No joy there for Krajc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daley throws a combination that misses
and Krajc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daley cracks Krajc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice combination there by Krajc.
Krajc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daley 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!
Krajc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daley leaves Krajc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daley closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daley.
Daley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krajc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krajc avoids it.
Daley scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krajc is looking to break free of the clinch but Daley has double underhooks.
Krajc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krajc is trying to break the clinch but Daley has him pressed against the cage.
Daley missing with knees to the body.
Krajc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krajc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krajc avoids it.
Krajc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krajc is looking to break free of the clinch but Daley has double underhooks.
Krajc taking a breather.
Krajc takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krajc can't break the clinch.
Daley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krajc.
Daley trying to land knees to the body.
Krajc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krajc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daley walks away with a smile on his face. Krajc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krajc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krajc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daley's waist but Daley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krajc off to one side.
John Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirkko Krajc.
Daley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krajc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krajc throws a combination that misses
and Daley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krajc tries to keep at a distance but Daley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krajc has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daley uses from the top position.
Krajc wants to stand up but Daley is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daley won't allow Krajc to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krajc looking for a guillotine here but Daley defends easily.
Krajc working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Daley has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley drops an elbow to the side of Krajc's head.
Krajc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daley's back!
Krajc has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Daley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Daley trying to control the position but Krajc manages to sink in the hooks.
Krajc throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Daley turns into Krajc and is now in his guard.
Daley distracts Krajc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krajc throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Daley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daley trying to control but Krajc is working from the bottom.
Daley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krajc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krajc manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Daley throws a lazy right hand but Krajc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krajc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daley is fending him off so far but Krajc persists. Nope, Daley circles away and we're back to standing.
Mirkko Krajc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daley scores with a decent looking hook.
Krajc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krajc misses with a body kick.
Daley jabs at Krajc's body.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krajc.
Daley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirkko Krajc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Daley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Krajc misses with a double jab.
Krajc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daley tries to avoid it but Krajc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daley to the ground. Daley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krajc misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with an inside leg kick.
Krajc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daley connects with a high kick.
Mirkko Krajc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krajc is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Daley.
Daley tries a knee to the head but Krajc blocks it.
Krajc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krajc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krajc's face.
Daley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daley misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krajc tries to pull guard but Daley won't allow it.
Krajc wants to break free but Daley has control.
Daley misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krajc.
Krajc tries to break the clinch but Daley is controlling the position.
Krajc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daley walks away with a smile on his face. Krajc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirkko Krajc.
A jab from Daley misses.
Nice sprawl there from Daley as Krajc shoots in.
Krajc swinging wildly here.
Krajc throws a combination that misses
and Daley counters with a body kick that stops Krajc in his tracks momentarily.
Krajc tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krajc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daley throws a leg kick but Krajc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krajc tries to clinch
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Daley throws a right and a left that Krajc avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Daley.
Daley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krajc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krajc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daley.
John Daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirkko Krajc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krajc!
Daley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krajc. Krajc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krajc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daley closes the distance and clinches.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but Krajc blocks with his arms.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krajc avoids it.
Krajc avoiding damage as Daley throws knees to the body.
Daley tries a knee to the head but Krajc blocks it.
Krajc changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krajc throws a right and a left that Daley avoids nicely.
Krajc tries to bum rush Daley with a series of wild strikes but Daley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daley lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krajc misses with a two punch combination.
Daley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krajc, pushing him back against the cage.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krajc avoids it.
Daley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Krajc jumps guard but Daley stands there with Krajc around his waist. Krajc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krajc avoiding damage as Daley throws knees to the body.
Daley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krajc blocks it with crossed arms.
Daley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krajc blocks it with crossed arms.
Krajc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krajc blocks it with crossed arms.
Krajc breaks the clinch.
Krajc's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Krajc duly obliges.
Krajc has his takedown stuffed
and Daley counters with a two punch combo.
Daley throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley stuffs the takedown.
Krajc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krajc misses with a straight right.
Daley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krajc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krajc avoids it.
Daley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Krajc avoids the damage to the body.
Krajc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krajc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krajc avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krajc's brow.
Daley has Krajc pressed against the cage, preventing Krajc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krajc is looking to control Daley's arms but Daley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krajc has his back to the cage.
Daley keeps control of Krajc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daley trying to land knees to the body.
Krajc tries to pull guard but Daley won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Daley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daley 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Daley!
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