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Event:
GAMMA#652 Sito v Emelienko
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Jordan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jordan throws a jab when Hika was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jordan.
Jordan works the jab nicely.
Hika has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jordan.
Hika takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hika connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jordan's hands.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hika.
Jordan throws a low kick, looking for Hika's leg but Hika calmly moves out of range.
Jordan throws a lazy body kick
and Hika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hika throws a sloppy body shot
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan takes one on the button.
Hika takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Hika connects with a body shot that sends Jordan's belly button to the back.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hika is just out of range.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Hika counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch.
Jordan lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Hongi Hika has been cut.
Hika misses with a body shot.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hika throws a shot from downtown. Jordan moves away and avoids it.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jordan drops Hika with a huge uppercut! Hika drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jordan is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Jordan!
Joe Jordan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hongi Hika was interviewed post fight and said 'This is bullshit, that bastard have bribed the judges, i won that fight!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
Hika's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Hika lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Powell on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hika's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Hika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hika scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Hika blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Hika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hika lands a shoulder strike.
Hika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hika struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Hika lands with a light punch inside.
Hika lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hika misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Hika has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
#T1#
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Hika avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Hika lands an elbow just above Powell 's eye. #BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hika misses the target.
Powell wants to counter with a clinch but Hika pushes him away.
Powell wants to clinch up but Hika keeps it at a distance.
Hika looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely.
Powell throws a hook but Hika avoids it easily.
Hika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Powell forces Hika back against the cage and clinches.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hika on the inside.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Hika.
Hika lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Hika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell working hard to break the clinch.
Hika blocks a body shot from Powell.
Hika can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hika misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powell misses with a body punch.
Hika scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
A hook to the body from Hika.
Hika lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell looks winded!#BC#
Hika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hika scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Hika drops Powell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Powell looks back up at him and smiles so Hika waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T3#
Hika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hika misses with a body kick.
Powell tries to clinch but Hika moves away #KD#
and Hika counters with a crisp right hand that drops Powell! Hika lets Powell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Nice body punch from Hika.
Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hika finish him?
Hika lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Powell - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hika!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
During a confident post fight interview, Hongi Hika thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#645 Gerbert vs Gunnar
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Hika misses
and Curry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Hongi Hika has been cut.
Hika smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Curry tests Hika's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hika lands a front kick.
Hika misses with a wild body shot.
Hika scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hika has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hika gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Curry gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Curry!
Arthur Curry looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It was an honor fighting such a legend Im sure u will never forget it !'.
The defeated Hongi Hika had this to say: 'This is bullshit, that bastard have bribed the judges, i won that fight!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hika misses the shot to the body.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hika misses with a hook
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hika scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hika lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Hika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hika stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hika wants it to stay on the feet.
Bryant dips to his left and cracks Hika with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bryant gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hika is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hika to see if he's OK.
Hika on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Hika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bryant is pressing down on Hika's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hika is holding on for now.
Hika is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hika looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryant trying to control but Hika is working from the bottom.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hika is pulling down on Bryant's head. It's preventing any offense from Bryant, at least for the moment.#T2#
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.
Bryant trying to control but Hika is working from the bottom.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hika pulls Bryant in close to prevent any damage.
Bryant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hika seems keen to control Bryant's posture.
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hika has hold of Bryant's hands but Bryant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bryant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryant 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.
Hika is trying to maintain the position but Bryant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hika defending well though.
Hika tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
Bryant working over Hika with some ground and pound. Hika looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Hika is rocked!
Bryant works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hika tries to lock up and control but Bryant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Oooh a big shot lands for Bryant! Hika is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Gerbert Bryant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Hongi Hika was interviewed post fight and said 'This is bullshit, that bastard have bribed the judges, i won that fight!'.
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Event:
USFC 154
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Zuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zuma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Hika lands a brutal head kick. Zuma looks out on his feet and Hika throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Hongi Hika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
USFC 148
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hika.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Hika lands a high kick!
Hika blocks a leg kick.
Hika keeps the fight on the outside.
Hika went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hika has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hika misses the shot to the body.
Muller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hika just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller staying out of range there.#T1#
Muller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hika.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Hika and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Muller moves into the clinch.
Hika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hika.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Hika lands a right hand.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hika.
Hika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hika has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hika misses with a punch to the body.
Hika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hika misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hika fails to land.
Hika avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Hika dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
#BC#
Hika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hika darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
That has opened up Nicolas Muller's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hika jabs at Muller's body.
Hika missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hika throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Muller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hika, pushing him back against the cage.
Hika throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hika is defending well for now.
Muller has Hika pressed against the cage, preventing Hika from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Muller. #CUT2#
It looks like Hongi Hika has been cut.
Hika scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller blocks an elbow strike.
Hika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Muller is rocked!
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Hika finish him?
Hika creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Muller! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Hika.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Hongi Hika thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
USFC 143
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Force fails to land with a series of punches.
Force moves away from the strike by Hika.
Force is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Force takes a kick to the side of the head.
Force throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Hika feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Force sprawling to the canvas! Force rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hika finish him?!
#ROC#
Force is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hika drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Force's head, knocking him out cold! Hika is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika retains his heavyweight title!
Hongi Hika decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
USFC 138
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Dorn throws out a loose jab but Hika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hika lands with a nice body punch.
Dorn lunges at Hika with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hika's hand.
Dorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Dorn lands.
Hika fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hika throws a good cross that connects.
Hika thumps Dorn with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn moves in looking to clinch but Hika pushes him off.
Hika keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Dorn misses.
Hika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hika lands with a straight right. Dorn didn't see that one coming.
Hika lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Dorn wants to clinch.#CL#
Hika closes the distance and pushes Dorn back into the cage.#BC#
Hika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dorn misses with the combination.
Hika connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hika makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dorn really felt that one!#CL#
Hika rushes Dorn and presses him up against the cage.
Hika lands a nice elbow.
Dorn has had enough of the clinch but Hika keeps him there for the moment.
Hika lands an elbow that stopped Dorn in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Ivan Dorn has been cut.
A short uppercut from Hika.
A hook to the body from Hika.
Dorn looks winded!#T2#
Hika works on Dorn's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hika lands a right hand.
Hika scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Hika.
Our sources have told us that Hika has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice body punch from Hika - that landed with a thud.
Hika pushes Dorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hika lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hika presses Dorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorn or not.
A short right from Hika.
Dorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorn prevents a body shot from Hika.
Hika lands a shoulder strike.
Hika misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hika on the inside.
A short left from Hika.
Hika lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Hika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Hika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
Hika scores with a shot to the side of Dorn's head. #T3#
Hika taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hika is working Dorn over against the cage.
Hika lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Hika breaks from the clinch.
Hika thuds a left hand into Dorn's body.#KD#
Hika lands a big head kick that sends Dorn tumbling to the mat! Hika takes a step backwards and waves Dorn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Dorn is rocked!
Hika fakes the body blow, causing Dorn to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dorn goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Hongi Hika thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
USFC 132
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Muller wants to clinch
and Hika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Hika catches Muller right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hika darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muller walks into a straight right hand from Hika.
Hika lands a head shot.
Muller gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hika gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika is the new heavyweight champion!
Hongi Hika seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
USFC 127
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hika was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulu.
Hika appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulu.
Pulu takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Pulu. Beautiful body shot.
Pulu dives in and grabs Hika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hika pushes down on Pulu's head and hops out.
Pulu takes one on the button.
Hika thuds a left hand into Pulu's body.
Hika is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulu lands a body shot.
Hika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulu connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulu works Hika's body with a nice hook.
Hika jabs Pulu right on the nose. Pulu blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulu misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Hika on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hika blocks a jab.#T1#
Hika lands a nice hook to Pulu's body. Pulu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Hika.
We've been told by Hika's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hika. That's going to slow Pulu down.
Pulu misses the body punch
and Hika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Maki Pulu's cut even more.
Pulu throws a leg kick but Hika moved away.
Hika throws a low kick, looking for Pulu's leg but Pulu calmly moves out of range.
Pulu misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Hika counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulu! Hika lets Pulu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Pulu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hika lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Pulu crumples to the floor! Hika milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hongi Hika!
After winning the bout, Hongi Hika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
USFC 123
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Hika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Hika.
Hika scores with a jab to the body.
Hika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hika has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Force drops his hands momentarily and Hika takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hika lunges at Force with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Force's hand.
Hika misses with an uppercut. Force saw that one coming.
Force tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hika throws a right and a left that Force avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Force! But no joy.
Hika lunges at Force with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Force's hand.
Hika is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hika.
Hika half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hika sizes up Force with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hongi Hika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Force misses.
Hika swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Force counters with a left and a right that stings Hika.
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!
Hika closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hika jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Force scores with a shot to the body.
Hika ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Hika jabs Force right on the nose. Force blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Force.
Force cracks Hika with a good jab.
Hika misses with a body kick.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hika moves away.
Force is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hika sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Force. That snapped Hika's head back.
Hika lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Hika misses with a low kick.
#KD#
Hika lands a big head kick that sends Force tumbling to the mat! Hika takes a step backwards and waves Force back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hika.
Hika scores with a kick to the body.
Force looks winded!
Hika circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Force to the canvas! Force doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hika keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika!
An out of breath Hongi Hika thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PF 17 - Boy vs Zaire
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Amore drives through and clinches with Hika against the cage.
#BC#
Hika breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hika throws a lazy uppercut
and Amore counters with a low kick, right behind Hika 's knee.
Hika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Hika misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Amore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hika scores with a kick to the body.
Hika fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hika misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Amore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Hika drops Amore with a beautiful combination! Amore stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hika is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Makonnen Amore has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hika throws a nice looking combination but Amore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hika falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hika looks to land a body kick but Amore moved away.
Amore counters with a body kick.
Amore misses the jab.#KD#
Hika cracks Amore with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hika has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Amore to stand back up!#ROC#
Amore is rocked!
Hika throws a body shot but no joy.
Amore throws a fast counter high kick but Hika manages to duck under it in time.
Hika lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Amore looks winded!
Hika swinging wildly here.
Hika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amore misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Hika as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Hika takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore moves in looking to clinch but Hika pushes him off.
We've been informed that Amore has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Amore throws an overhand right that lands on Hika's shoulder, as Hika tries to avoid the shot.
Hika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hongi Hika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hika throws a solid leg kick but Amore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hika.
Hika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Hika feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Amore sprawling to the canvas! Amore rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hika finish him?!
Amore is still on wobbly legs! Can Hika finish him?
Amore is holding his hands too far apart here. Hika throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Amore is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PF 14 - Hardy vs Boy
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arden Betancourt has been cut.
Betancourt throws a nice looking combination but Hika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hika takes a swing at Betancourt's ribcage but misses.
Betancourt throws a looping overhand right but Hika ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hika.
Hika throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hika slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hika misses with a low kick as Betancourt jumps back.
Betancourt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hika.
Hika pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Betancourt.
Betancourt misses with a two punch combination.
Betancourt misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Hika has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betancourt looks to land a left hand but Hika moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hika! But no joy.
Betancourt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hika manages to avoid it.
Betancourt slips a straight right by Hika.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hika, right into the meat.
Hika throws a wild body kick that Betancourt sees coming a mile off.
Hika moves away from the strike by Betancourt.
Hika misses with an uppercut.
Arden Betancourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Betancourt.
Betancourt slips under a jab from Hika.
Betancourt moves out of range of the body kick.
Betancourt is looking to counter punch.
Hika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Betancourt.
Betancourt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hika misses with a shot to the body
and Betancourt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hika. Betancourt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hika throws a lazy body kick
and Betancourt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
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!
Nice defenses there by Hika.
Betancourt darts in trying to clinch
and Hika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Hika slams his shin into Betancourt's torso.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hika - that will leave a mark!
Betancourt is breathing heavily.
Hika misses with a double jab.
Hika ducks under a wild hook from Betancourt.
Hika throws a shot from downtown. Betancourt moves away and avoids it.
Betancourt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hika looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Betancourt misses with a straight right.
Hika throws a big shot that misses.
Hika with a nice cross.
Betancourt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hika lands a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Hika feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Betancourt sprawling to the canvas! Betancourt rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hika finish him?!
#ROC2#
Betancourt is rocked!#T3#
Hika scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Betancourt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hika throws an uppercut from hell that sends Betancourt clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hika stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
A victorious Hongi Hika thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PF 9 - Beast vs Walker
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hika tries to sprawl but Costanzo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Costanzo throwing shots but Hika is blocking nicely.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but Hika defending well.
Hika wants to control but Costanzo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Costanzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hika is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Hika blocks nicely.
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hika has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costanzo stands up over Hika, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Costanzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costanzo advances to half guard.
Costanzo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Costanzo trying to advance position but Hika counters by regaining guard.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Costanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costanzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Costanzo won't allow Hika to sweep him here.
Costanzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costanzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Costanzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hika has wrist control.
Costanzo works over Hika with some ground and pound from guard.
Costanzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Costanzo preventing the sweep. #T2#
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Hika blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hika looking for a sweep. Not yet Hika, not yet.
Hika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costanzo.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hika manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hika is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Costanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costanzo working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Costanzo is really struggling to control Hika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
My spies in Academy of Arse Whoopers inform me that Hika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hika pushing down on Costanzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hika is pressing down on Costanzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costanzo is holding on for now.
Costanzo is not content to let Hika control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costanzo tries to get to full guard but Hika has control of the leg.
Costanzo is pressing down on Hika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hika passes Costanzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hika is pressing down on Costanzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costanzo is holding on for now.
Costanzo gets full guard.#T5#
Hika preventing the sweep.
Hika is fighting to break Costanzo's control of his arms but Costanzo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Costanzo wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Giraldo Costanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Hika finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hika's corner calls for a 1-2. Hika obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Giraldo Costanzo has been cut.
Costanzo is breathing heavily.
Costanzo shoots for a takedown but Hika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hika lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costanzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hika avoids it really well and circles away.
Costanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T6#
Hika turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Costanzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hika was covering up waiting for the punch and Costanzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Costanzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costanzo.
Hika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costanzo throws a strike but Hika rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costanzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Hika tries to free his leg and advance position but Costanzo is retaining full guard.
Hika keeps trying to improve his position.
Hika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hika postures up.
Costanzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hika's guard. #REVR#
Costanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Costanzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Costanzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Costanzo throwing strikes but missing.
Costanzo lands a couple of elbows.#T8#
Costanzo postures up in Hika's guard and throws a big left but Hika blocks it.
Hika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costanzo pushing down on Hika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Costanzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costanzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hika pulls Costanzo in to control the position.
Hika is trying to control the position but Costanzo postures up.
Costanzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costanzo lands a couple of elbows.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Hika blocks nicely.
Costanzo throws a big right hand that misses. #T9#
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hika has wrist control.
Hika is trying to keep Costanzo in close.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hika holds on and takes a little breather.
Hika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costanzo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Costanzo holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hika engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giraldo Costanzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giraldo Costanzo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Costanzo.
Costanzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hika pinned against the ropes. Hika gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hika is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Costanzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costanzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hika sprawls well. Hika wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costanzo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giraldo Costanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hika doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hika misses the shot to the body.
Costanzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hika off the ropes and back into range.
Costanzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hika.
Costanzo throws a combination that misses
and Hika counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A jab from Hika does it's job there.
Hika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hika throws a body punch but Costanzo moves out of range.
Costanzo tries for a takedown but Hika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costanzo walks into a jab.
Hika bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costanzo's head backwards.#CUT2#
Giraldo Costanzo's cut is getting worse.
Hika lands a slapping body shot.
Hika fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costanzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Giraldo Costanzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hika catches Costanzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Costanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hika lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Costanzo head around and knocks him out cold! Hika hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
A very excited looking Hongi Hika made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PF6 - Kane vs Steele
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hika connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller is looking to clinch.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Hika scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Hika lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller throws a big counter combination but Hika scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Hika releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hika turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hika throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Hika does it's job there.
Hika misses with a body shot.
Hika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hika throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Muller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller backing away here, and Hika unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hika with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hika lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Hika lands a jab to the head.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hika thumps Muller with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hika throws a body kick that misses
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Hika throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Hika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Muller has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller. #CUT#
It looks like Hongi Hika has been cut.
Hika digs a right hand underneath Muller's ribcage. Muller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hika unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Muller! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Hika is unloading with more strikes now! Muller drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika!
After winning the bout, Hongi Hika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Hika swinging wildly here.
Hika pushes Sin away with a front kick.
Sin misses with a double jab
and Hika counters with a low kick, right behind Sin 's knee.
Hika is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Reverend Sin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin misses with a leg kick
and Hika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hika connects with a body shot that sends Sin's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Sin's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sin is breathing heavily.
Sin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hika.
#T1#
Hika punishes Sin's body with a nice straight punch.
Hika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hika lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sin at a distance.
Nice shot by Hika.#KD2#
Hika cracks Sin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hika finish him?
#ROC2#
Sin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hika lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sin tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
A victorious Hongi Hika thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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