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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Hatchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pillu Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelvin Hatchett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kelvin Hatchett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pillu Haukka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatchett tries to close the distance and clinch but Haukka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haukka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hatchett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hatchett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hatchett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haukka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sloppy strikes from Hatchett. Those never looked like landing.
Haukka jabs at Hatchett's body.
Hatchett slips a jab and a cross from Haukka.
Hatchett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haukka.
Haukka scores with a jab. Hatchett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Kelvin Hatchett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Haukka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haukka throws a right hand that Hatchett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatchett also avoids with ease.
Haukka tries for a takedown but Hatchett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hatchett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hatchett throws a combination that misses
and Haukka counters with a left and a right that stings Hatchett.
Haukka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatchett circles away.
Kelvin Hatchett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pillu Haukka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatchett throws a series of strikes that have Haukka backpedaling.
It looks like Pillu Haukka has been cut.
Haukka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pillu Haukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Haukka.
Haukka slips a jab and a cross from Hatchett.
Haukka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hatchett is trying to defend but Haukka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hatchett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatchett looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka throwing strikes but missing.
Haukka throws a big right hand that misses.
Haukka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hatchett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka throwing strikes from guard but Hatchett blocks nicely.
We're going to have a standup here because Kelvin Hatchett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Haukka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haukka showed some decent athleticism there.
Haukka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haukka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatchett sees it coming and defends easily.
Haukka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haukka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka is working for a kimura but Hatchett is defending it quite comfortably.
Haukka seems to be working for a kimura but Hatchett defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haukka throws a strike but Hatchett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pillu Haukka dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haukka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatchett avoids it really well and circles away.
Haukka clinches with his opponent.
Haukka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haukka is looking to clinch.
Haukka loads up on a big right hand but Hatchett slips the punch.
Haukka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haukka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haukka thows a huge punch but Hatchett dodges it nicely.
Haukka is looking to take a break and control but Hatchett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatchett taking some punishment here, with Haukka in his half guard.
Haukka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haukka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hatchett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haukka on the ground.
Haukka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pillu Haukka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haukka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haukka is trying to work for a kimura but Hatchett is defending well.
Haukka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka is looking for a kimura but Hatchett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haukka to get the leverage.
Haukka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hatchett's head.
Haukka controlling the action here.
Haukka decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatchett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatchett throws a sloppy head kick and Haukka moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Haukka. Those never looked like landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hatchett enables Haukka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hatchett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haukka gets to his feet - Hatchett follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haukka thuds his right hand into Hatchett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelvin Hatchett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haukka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haukka connects with a single shot there.
Haukka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haukka shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatchett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haukka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haukka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatchett doesn't seem bothered though.
Pillu Haukka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haukka gets through Hatchett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haukka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haukka swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hatchett working hard to break the clinch.
Hatchett misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatchett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Haukka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatchett working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pillu Haukka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Haukka drops Hatchett with a beautiful combination! Hatchett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Haukka is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haukka is looking to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Haukka has knocked Hatchett down with a huge combo! Haukka steps away and waves a wobbly Hatchett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hatchett is rocked!
Haukka closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hatchett! Haukka dives in looking to finish! Hatchett is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pillu Haukka!
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hype
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