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Event:
RFC 41: Brutal Beating
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mfer looks for the body kick but Hostetter saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hostetter doesn't seem phased though.
Hostetter misses with a straight left.
Mfer jabs at Hostetter's body.
Hostetter walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hostetter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Hostetter throws a counter combo.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Hostetter moves out of range as Mfer throws a body kick.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Hostetter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hostetter misses with a lunging right hand
and Hostetter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hostetter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a leg kick.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Mfer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Hostetter saw that one coming.
Hostetter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hostetter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Hostetter.
Hostetter misses with a looping left.
Hostetter throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Hostetter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hostetter throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hostetter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hostetter checks a leg kick.
Hostetter is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hostetter.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hostetter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hostetter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hostetter! But no joy.#T2#
Hostetter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hostetter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hostetter.
Hostetter throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Hostetter.
Hostetter tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Mfer.
Mfer looks to land a combination but Hostetter avoids it well.
Hostetter throws a sloppy head kick
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hostetter misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer swings for the body but Hostetter moves out of range.
Hostetter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hostetter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hostetter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Mfer throws a leg kick but Hostetter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hostetter throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hostetter misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hostetter thinking.
Hostetter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Good work by Hostetter as he checks the leg kick.
Hostetter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mfer thuds his shin into the meat of Hostetter's side.
Hostetter misses with a looping left.
Mfer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hostetter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hostetter throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hostetter defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
A head kick misses from Hostetter. #T4#
Hostetter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Hostetter staying out of range there.
Hostetter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
Hostetter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Hostetter is out of range.
Mfer misses with a body kick.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hostetter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hostetter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mfer takes a swing at Hostetter's ribcage but misses.
Hostetter throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Hostetter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Hostetter misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Mfer dominated that round.
That's time! Mfer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hostetter is just out of range.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hostetter misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hostetter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mfer has got the better of the exchanges.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Hostetter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hostetter misses with an uppercut.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Hostetter.
Nice defenses there by Hostetter.
Nice straight punches there by Mfer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mfer.
Mfer cracks Hostetter with a good jab.
Hostetter walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hostetter moves away.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hostetter can do to turn this around?
Mfer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hostetter's hands.
Jones Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hostetter checks it well.
Hostetter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hostetter checks a leg kick.
Hostetter throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Hostetter misses with an uppercut.
Hostetter tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hostetter's sensitive parts.
Mfer scores with a kick to the body.
Mfer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mfer cracks Hostetter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hostetter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hostetter slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Hostetter slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Hostetter moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Hostetter moves out of range of the body kick from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Mfer. #T2#
Mfer lands a front kick.
Hostetter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Hostetter.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand.
Mfer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hostetter.
A big left from Hostetter misses.
A clash of legs there as Hostetter blocks the low kick.
Hostetter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Hostetter is rocked!
Nice shot by Mfer.
Hostetter is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer cracks Hostetter on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hostetter falls backwards against the cage. Mfer follows up with more strikes that drop Hostetter to his knees. Mfer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hostetter! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Mfer!
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Event:
RFC 36: Maximum Overdrive
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Hostetter misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Thorton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hostetter!
Thorton in the domination position with Hostetter hanging on.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thorton trying to control the position but Hostetter is working away.
Hostetter is looking for a sweep.
Hostetter struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thorton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thorton wants to control but Hostetter is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hostetter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thorton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hostetter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thorton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thorton wants to control but Hostetter is keeping him busy.
Thorton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hostetter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thorton works to advance to full mount. Hostetter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Thorton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hostetter taking shots to the head.
Thorton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thorton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thorton unloading with bombs!
Thorton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thorton looking to control but Hostetter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thorton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hostetter?
#T3#
Thorton with shots to the head and body - Hostetter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thorton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hostetter is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spetznaz Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thorton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thorton cracks Hostetter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Hostetter is rocked!
Hostetter is in a horrible position here. Thorton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Hostetter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorton content just to control the position here.
Thorton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hostetter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thorton unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hostetter wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Thorton celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Thorton!
Micky Thorton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nuggetori's Nutritionals for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RFC 31: The Big Bang
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Kulina looks to land a combination but Hostetter avoids it well.
Hostetter throws a counter combo.
Kulina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hostetter circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Kulina bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Kulina has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hostetter is trying to get back to half guard.
Hostetter regains half guard.
Hostetter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hostetter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kulina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kulina winds up and cracks Hostetter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hostetter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kulina connects with a nice short shot to Hostetter's temple. #T1#
Kulina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kulina 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.#SU#
Kulina decides to stand and escape the position.
Kulina throws a big shot that misses.
Hostetter misses with a double jab
and Hostetter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Hostetter - just one landing.
Kulina avoids the head kick by Hostetter.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hostetter.
Nice shot lands for Hostetter.
Nice jab there from Kulina.
Ivan Hostetter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hostetter lands with an overhand left.
Ivan Hostetter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Kulina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulina throws out a loose jab but Hostetter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulina connects with the punch.
Hostetter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kulina.
Hostetter throws a big shot that misses.
Hostetter lands a head kick!
Kulina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Kulina is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hostetter! Kulina is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Hostetter!
Our winner, Ivan Hostetter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Alvey Kulina had this to say: 'I just wanna tell my fan sorry for losing to this chump tonite but his bitch just gave me the best blow job "EVER" backstage. I had no energy she suck it all out of me. I just didn't have enough to stop his takedowns tonite SORRY GUYS!'.
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Event:
RFC 26: Unyielding Pain
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Saki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hostetter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hostetter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saki lands a glancing blow to the side of Hostetter's head.
Saki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hostetter in his tracks.
Hostetter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saki.
Saki throws a body shot but no joy.
Hostetter tried to counter with a leg kick but Saki avoided it.
Saki takes a swing at Hostetter's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Saki 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.
Hostetter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saki. That did some damage!
Oroku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hostetter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hostetter.
Hostetter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hostetter misses with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hostetter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hostetter.
Saki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hostetter slips under a jab from Saki.
Hostetter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Hostetter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hostetter finds it's way round the side to connect with Saki's head.
Saki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hostetter is looking to counter punch.
Saki throws a body punch but Hostetter moves out of range.
Hostetter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hostetter swats away the attempt to clinch by Saki.
Saki throws a hook but Hostetter avoids it easily.
A jab from Saki misses.
Saki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hostetter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saki cracks Hostetter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hostetter pushes Saki away with a front kick.
Saki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki misses the shot to the body.
Saki misses with a body shot.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saki. Hostetter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hostetter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hostetter scores with a push kick.
Saki misses with an uppercut.
Saki misses with a wild body shot.
Saki throws a right hand that misses
and Hostetter counters with a straight right hand.
Saki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saki misses with a looping right.
Saki throws a shot from downtown. Hostetter moves away and avoids it.
Saki misses with a hook
and Hostetter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hostetter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hostetter moves away.
As Saki backs away, Hostetter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saki fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Saki misses. #T3#
Hostetter lands a leg kick that knocks Saki off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hostetter.
Saki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hostetter counters with a low kick, right behind Saki 's knee.
Saki stuns Hostetter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hostetter throws a front kick that sends Saki stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Saki.
Hostetter ducks under a wild hook from Saki.
Saki throws out a loose jab but Hostetter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hostetter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saki just manages to avoid it.
Hostetter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hostetter throws a good cross that connects.
Saki throws a shot from downtown. Hostetter moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Hostetter lands.
Hostetter with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saki misses with a straight left. #T4#
A big right from Saki misses.
Saki misses with a body shot.
Hostetter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hostetter looks to throw the jab but Saki is out of range.
Saki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hostetter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saki.
Saki slips under a jab.
Saki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hostetter doesn't seem bothered though.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saki. Hostetter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saki misses with a looping left.
Saki lands a glancing blow to the side of Hostetter's head.
Hostetter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki scores with a shot to the body.
Saki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hostetter slips a jab from Saki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oroku Saki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hostetter delivers a nice body kick.
Saki tries to clinch but Hostetter moves out of range.
Saki misses with a wild combination.
Saki connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saki. Hostetter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saki looks to land a right hand but Hostetter moved out of range.
Hostetter is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Saki misses
and Hostetter counters with a body kick.
Hostetter scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki scores with a three punch combo!
Hostetter throws the kick towards the body but Saki avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Saki.
A cross from Saki lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Saki.
Hostetter slips under a jab from Saki.
Hostetter connects with a leg kick. Saki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hostetter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saki.
Saki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hostetter.
Hostetter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hostetter at a distance.
Saki scores with a sloppy right hand. Hostetter should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saki. Hostetter does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Hostetter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Saki misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hostetter slips a jab and a cross from Saki.
Hostetter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hostetter.
Saki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saki checks a leg kick.
Saki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Saki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hostetter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hostetter lands a glancing blow to the side of Saki's head.
Saki misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Saki misses.
As Saki looks to move away, Hostetter throws a big counter combo but Saki just gets out of the way.
Saki thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Hostetter tenderised Saki's leg. Saki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hostetter moves away from the strike by Saki.
Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hostetter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Hostetter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saki throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saki.
Saki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hostetter throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Saki misses with a straight left.
Saki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oroku Saki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hostetter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hostetter is looking for a counter combo.
Saki misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hostetter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Saki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hostetter counters with a solid body kick.
Saki throws a body punch but Hostetter moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hostetter ducks under a wild hook from Saki.
Saki misses with a straight left.
Hostetter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hostetter counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Saki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hostetter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saki's sensitive parts.
Hostetter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saki.
Saki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hostetter was well out of range. Poor timing from Saki.
Saki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hostetter manages to avoid it.
Hostetter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saki throws a jab when Hostetter was well out of range.
Saki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saki blocks a leg kick.
Hostetter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hostetter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saki.
Saki looks to throw the jab but Hostetter is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oroku Saki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saki checks the leg kick.
Saki throws a series of punches but Hostetter moves out of range.
Hostetter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hostetter throws a wild body kick that Saki sees coming a mile off.
Hostetter misses with a body kick.
Hostetter ducks under a wild hook from Saki.
Hostetter takes one to the side of the head.
Hostetter defending well as Saki loads up on a big left hand.
Saki throws a body shot but no joy.
Saki cracks Hostetter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Saki.
Saki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hostetter counters with a series of strikes. Saki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hostetter is looking to slow Saki down with leg kicks.
Hostetter looks to land a right hand but Saki moved out of range.
Hostetter slips under a jab from Saki.#T1#
Saki throws out a loose jab but Hostetter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hostetter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saki throws out a loose jab but Hostetter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hostetter moves away from the strike by Saki.
Saki misses with a right hand
and Hostetter counters with a solid body kick.
Crunch! Hostetter slams his shin into Saki's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hostetter.
Hostetter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hostetter drops his hands momentarily and Saki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saki slips a straight right by Hostetter.
Hostetter throws the kick towards the body but Saki avoids it.
Saki misses with a straight right.
Saki throws an overhand right that lands on Hostetter's shoulder, as Hostetter tries to avoid the shot.
Hostetter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Hostetter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hostetter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saki really felt that one!
Hostetter slips a straight right by Saki.
Saki misses with a hook.
Hostetter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hostetter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saki throws a body shot but no joy.
Hostetter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saki just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hostetter.
Hostetter scores with a hook.
Saki swings for the body but Hostetter moves out of range.
Saki misses with a body shot
and Hostetter counters with a body kick. #T3#
A slow jab from Saki misses its intended target.
Saki cracks Hostetter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hostetter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hostetter.
As Saki looks to move away, Hostetter throws a big counter combo but Saki just gets out of the way.
Saki misses with a wild combination.
Hostetter is looking to counter with a body kick.
Saki misses with a hook to the body
and Hostetter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hostetter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hostetter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hostetter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saki takes a swing at Hostetter's ribcage but misses.
Saki looks to land a left hand but Hostetter moved out of range nicely.
Saki misses with a straight right.
Hostetter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saki throws a lazy right hand but Hostetter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Hostetter keeps Saki at a distance using the push kick.
Saki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hostetter.
Hostetter slips under a jab from Saki.
Saki throws a big shot that misses.
Hostetter ducks under a wild hook from Saki.
Hostetter slips a straight right by Saki.
Saki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ivan Hostetter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hostetter thows a body kick. Saki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saki checks a low kick from Hostetter.
Hostetter defending well as Saki loads up on a big left hand.
Saki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hostetter scores with a nice body kick.
Saki throws a series of punches but Hostetter avoids them all with ease.
Oroku Saki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hostetter staying out of range there.
It looked like Hostetter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oroku Saki.
Well Saki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oroku Saki!
After winning the bout, Oroku Saki 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:
RFC 23: Happy Holidays
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Hostetter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wooten.
It looked like Hostetter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Wooten drops Hostetter with a big left hand and mounts him. Hostetter is in big trouble! #CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Hostetter has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hostetter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooten is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hostetter manages to get to full guard.
Hostetter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hostetter pulls Wooten in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Hostetter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wooten manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wooten keeping full guard, as Hostetter tries to pass.
Hostetter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hostetter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hostetter is keen to just control but Wooten is a slippery customer.#T2#
Well, if Hostetter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Hostetter wants to work for an arm triangle but Wooten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hostetter is pressing down on Wooten's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wooten is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hostetter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wooten could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hostetter has cracked it and Wooten is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hostetter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Hostetter!
After winning the bout, Ivan Hostetter 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:
BKF THE AFTERMATH
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick from Hostetter lands but Joon Ho takes it in his stride.
Kim Joon Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hostetter lands with a good body shot.
Joon Ho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hostetter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hostetter connects with a solid leg kick.
Hostetter throws a head kick that half lands.
Hostetter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joon Ho throws a hook but Hostetter avoids it easily.
Joon Ho misses the jab.
Hostetter ducks right into an uppercut from Joon Ho.
Joon Ho tries to clinch up.
Hostetter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joon Ho lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hostetter jabs Joon Ho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hostetter scores with the left hand. Joon Ho knows he should have avoided that one.
Hostetter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Joon Ho moves into the clinch.#T1#
Joon Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hostetter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hostetter taking a breather.#BC2#
Joon Ho manages to break the clinch.
Joon Ho misses with a combination
and Hostetter counters with a stiff right hand.
Joon Ho throws a hook but Hostetter avoids it easily.
Hostetter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Joon Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joon Ho wants to clinch but Hostetter slips to the side
and Hostetter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hostetter slips a jab from Joon Ho.
Ivan Hostetter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Joon Ho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Joon Ho misses.
Hostetter slips a jab and a cross from Joon Ho.
#T2#
Joon Ho throws a combination that misses
and Hostetter counters with a good, hard body kick but Joon Ho shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joon Ho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hostetter!
A good leg kick by Hostetter.
Joon Ho throws a series of punches but Hostetter avoids them all with ease.
Joon Ho tries to clinch there but Hostetter circles away.
Hostetter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joon Ho's sensitive parts.
A jab from Hostetter finds it's way through Joon Ho's defenses.
Joon Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Hostetter circles away.
Hostetter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joon Ho takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Joon Ho is rocked!
Hostetter fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Joon Ho square on the jaw! Damn, Joon Ho is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Hostetter!
An out of breath Ivan Hostetter 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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