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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Loden Lock (ranked 3943 p4p, 4000 weight class) and Gustav Yurchon (ranked 294 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loden Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gustav Yurchon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lock.
Yurchon lands an overhand right.
Yurchon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lock.
Lock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Lock tries to clinch up.
Lock moves in looking to clinch but Yurchon pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Yurchon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yurchon slips a jab from Lock.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut. Lock saw that one coming.
Lock wants to clinch.
Yurchon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yurchon throws a hook but Lock blocks it.
A big left from Yurchon misses.
Nice defenses there by Lock.
Lock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yurchon's brow.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurchon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lock blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yurchon.
Yurchon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yurchon avoids the elbow strike from Lock, against the cage.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
Lock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lock can't find room to land a body shot as Yurchon controls the action.
Yurchon blocks an elbow strike.
Yurchon lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lock throws an elbow but misses.
Yurchon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yurchon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Yurchon.
A short right from Yurchon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon is working Lock over against the cage.
Lock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yurchon lands a body shot.
Yurchon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yurchon lands with a right to the head.
Yurchon lands with a right to the head.
Yurchon is working Lock over against the cage.
Lock is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Yurchon.
Yurchon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Yurchon.
Yurchon scores with a shot to the side of Lock's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lock tries a body shot but Yurchon blocks it.
Yurchon gets through Lock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon takes an elbow to the temple.
Yurchon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yurchon gets through Lock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Yurchon.
Yurchon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
 Lock is rocked!
Yurchon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Lock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lock seems to have got his legs back now.
Yurchon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
Yurchon lands an uppercut.
Yurchon lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lock throws an elbow but misses.
Yurchon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Yurchon.
Yurchon pushes Lock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yurchon.
Nice body punch from Yurchon - that landed with a thud.
Yurchon gets through Lock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yurchon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lock! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Yurchon is unloading with more strikes now! Lock drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Yurchon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leon Davies (ranked 3850 p4p, 3806 weight class) and Matt Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davies bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Davies checks a leg kick nicely.
Davies is looking to counter the offense by Rojas and move into the clinch.
Davies gets tackled into the cage by Rojas. Rojas maintains the clinch.
Davies is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davies working hard to break the clinch.
Davies avoiding damage as Rojas throws knees to the body.
Davies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Davies wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rojas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davies dodges the punch combination from Rojas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Davies. No joy for Rojas on that attempt.
Leon Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rojas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Davies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davies went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rojas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Davies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rojas darts in looking for a takedown but Davies gets double underhooks and turns Rojas into the cage.
It looked like Davies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojas looks winded!
Davies cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
Davies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rojas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Davies scores with a three punch combo!
 Rojas is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies finish him?
Davies scores with a three punch combo!
Davies is looking to land body kicks.
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davies scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davies keeps the fight on the outside.
Rojas tries to clinch but Davies moves out of range.
Davies shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Davies was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Davies decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Davies into the cage.
Rojas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Davies wants a takedown but no success here.
Davies is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rojas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rojas tightens his grip and picks Davies up, before dumping him to the ground. Davies manages to land in guard.
Davies wriggles free and stands up.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
Davies blocks a jab.
Rojas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Davies kicks Rojas off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davies shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
Rojas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Davies darts in and clinches Rojas up against the cage.
Rojas keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davies tries to break free but Rojas pushes him back against the cage.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Davies forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Davies dominated that round.
That's time! Davies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davies staying out of range there.
It looked like Davies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Davies looking to score a takedown here. Rojas is defending well but Davies drives through and ends up in Rojas's guard.
Rojas 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.
Davies being controlled here momentarily.
Davies stands and steps away. Rojas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas has Davies up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies wants to get back to striking at distance but Rojas won't allow it.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Davies has him pressed against the cage.
Rojas keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davies is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rojas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davies smiles and moves away.
Leon Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rojas.
Davies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davies moves in looking to clinch but Rojas pushes him off.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
It looked like Davies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Davies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws a series of strikes that have Rojas backpedaling.
Davies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
Davies scores with a decent looking hook.
Davies's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davies duly obliges.
Davies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leon Davies is winning the standup battle so far.
Davies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas rushes Davies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas rushes Davies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas has Davies pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davies manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davies is trying to push Rojas away but Rojas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rojas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davies is defending well.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Davies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rojas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Davies is working the combinations to good effect here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davies.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Davies avoids it with no problem.
Davies tries to clinch up.
Rojas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davies swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davies cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Davies dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Davies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davies somewhat.
A nice combination there by Davies.
Rojas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Davies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies is trying to get back to his feet.
Rojas is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas prevents Davies from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas controlling the position from side mount.
Davies is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rojas is controlling him well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rojas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davies to the ground. Rojas is now in Davies's guard.
Davies manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Davies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Davies forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davies has had enough of the clinch but Rojas keeps him there for the moment.
Davies is trying to break free.
Davies is trying to force a seperation but Rojas has the dominant position.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rojas throws an elbow but misses.
Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies misses with a double jab.
Davies lands a right hook to the body.
Davies is looking to land body kicks.
Davies works over Rojas's head and body with a nice combination.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davies keeps the fight on the outside.
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Rojas with that takedown attempt.
Matt Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davies gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Davies.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rojas.
Davies seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Davies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight for Leon Davies!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Leon Davies!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Leon Davies!
Leon Davies wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Davidson (ranked 4011 p4p, 4102 weight class) and Zdravko Zlatko (ranked 299 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maverick Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zdravko Zlatko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zlatko tries for a takedown but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davidson connects with a looping right hand.
Zlatko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davidson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davidson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zlatko tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zlatko fails to land the takedown.
Zlatko throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davidson looks to land a combination but Zlatko avoids it well.
Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zlatko dives in and grabs Davidson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes down on Zlatko's head and hops out.
Maverick Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zlatko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlatko shoots in but Davidson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davidson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maverick Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidson wants to clinch.
Zlatko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davidson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson lands a hook that snaps the head of Zlatko backwards.
Davidson lands a nice elbow.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Davidson.
Davidson keeps control of Zlatko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko blocking some punches.
Davidson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davidson.
Zlatko is working for takedown but Davidson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zlatko looks winded!
Davidson has Zlatko pressed against the cage, preventing Zlatko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davidson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davidson pushes Zlatko up against the cage in a clinch.
Davidson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson tests Zlatko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidson lands with an uppercut that bounces Zlatko off the cage and back into range.
Davidson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zlatko's hands.
Davidson scores with a head kick. Zlatko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zlatko is rocked!
Zlatko darts in looking for a takedown but Davidson gets double underhooks and turns Zlatko into the cage.
Zlatko is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidson finish him?
Davidson instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to drag Zlatko to the mat but Zlatko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davidson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zlatko pushes Davidson off and gets back to his feet.
Zlatko seems to have recovered his senses.
Zlatko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davidson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zlatkos head.
Zlatko is trying to break free.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Davidson is leaning against Zlatko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zlatko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Davidson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson forces Zlatko back against the cage and clinches.
Zlatko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Davidson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zlatko with a knee to the head.
Davidson manages to break the clinch.
Zlatko shoots in but no luck this time.
Zlatko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davidson swivels and escapes.
Davidson moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zlatko lands a nice elbow.
Davidson letting Zlatko take a breather here.
Zlatko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davidson prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davidson tries to pull guard but Zlatko won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Davidson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davidson moves into the clinch.
Davidson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Davidson.
Zlatko breaks from the clinch.
Zlatko wants to clinch up but Davidson keeps it at a distance.
Maverick Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zlatko circles away quickly and effectively.
Davidson has managed to clinch.
Davidson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davidson wants a takedown but no success here.
Davidson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zlatko pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to avoid it but Zlatko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davidson to the ground. Davidson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davidson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zlatko, pushing him back against the cage.
Zlatko has Davidson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davidson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maverick Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zlatko.
Davidson breaks the clinch.
Zlatko has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zlatko is trying to break free.
Davidson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zlatko after a bit of a struggle.
Zlatko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davidson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davidson goes for a takedown attempt but Zlatko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zlatko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zlatko is breathing heavily.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Zlatko pushes him off.
Zlatko is looking to clinch but Davidson is avoiding it.
Zlatko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davidson lands with a slapping head kick.
Zlatko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidson can pounce on him.
Davidson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zlatko pushes Davidson up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zlatko tries to break the clinch but Davidson is controlling the position.
Davidson breaks from the clinch.
Davidson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zlatko. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson catches Zlatko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zlatko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zlatko shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zlatko tries for a takedown but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zlatko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davidson tries to clinch but Zlatko is having none of it.
Davidson swinging wildly here.
Zlatko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davidson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zlatko darts in looking for a takedown but Davidson gets double underhooks and turns Zlatko into the cage.
Zlatko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zlatko, pushing him back against the cage.
Davidson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zlatko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davidson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zlatko circles away.
Davidson sets himself, and Zlatko steps forward looking for the clinch! Davidson avoids it this time.
Davidson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davidson breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Davidson.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zlatko can do to turn this around?
Davidson is looking to clinch.
Davidson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zlatko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davidson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zlatko somewhat.
Davidson misses with a double jab.
Davidson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maverick Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zlatko tries to clinch but Davidson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson jumps guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Davidson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Davidson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson throws a nice looking combination but Zlatko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davidson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zlatko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zlatko wants the takedown. Davidson is fighting it off but Zlatko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Davidson's guard against the cage.
Zlatko stops Davidson from standing up.
Davidson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Davidson dominated that second round.
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!
Good shot there by Davidson.
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidson is looking to clinch but Zlatko is avoiding it.
A low kick from Davidson misses
and Zlatko counters with a single leg into guard. Davidson didn't expect that.
Zlatko trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zlatko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davidson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zlatko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Zlatko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatko prevents the takedown attempt.
Davidson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zlatko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davidson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davidson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zlatko or not.
Zlatko misses with a punch on the inside.
Zlatko jumps guard and drags Davidson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zlatko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidson throws an elbow that misses. Zlatko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davidson's guard. Nice move by Zlatko!
Davidson wants to stand and escape but Zlatko is having none of it.
Zlatko stands and throws Davidson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zlatko working away.
Davidson tries to bench press Zlatko off him but Zlatko keeps the position.
Zlatko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko tries to advance to mount but Davidson denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zlatko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Davidson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zlatko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zdravko Zlatko has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davidson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zlatko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zlatko tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control but Zlatko flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Davidson tries to roll but Zlatko sticks to his back.
Zlatko tries to keep control of the position but Davidson is staying busy.
Zlatko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Davidson trying to control but not successfully.
Davidson trying to get back to his feet but Zlatko is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko is looking to control Davidson but Davidson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet but Zlatko has full control of the position and if anything, Davidson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maverick Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravko Zlatko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zdravko Zlatko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davidson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Maverick Davidson!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Maverick Davidson!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Maverick Davidson!
Maverick Davidson wins by unanimous decision!
Maverick Davidson 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andreyev Dvintsky (ranked 4009 p4p, 3888 weight class) and Kenny Yurchon (ranked 0 p4p, 290 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andreyev Dvintsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Yurchon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon lands with a hook. Dvintsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yurchon lunges at Dvintsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dvintsky's hand.
Yurchon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvintsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dvintsky is rocked!
 It looks like Andreyev Dvintsky has been cut.
Kenny Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurchon jabs at Dvintsky's body.
Yurchon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Dvintsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy left from Yurchon finds it's target.
Yurchon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yurchon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Yurchon ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dvintsky's jaw. Dvintsky's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Yurchon does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Yurchon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saekenpai Fairtex (ranked 4031 p4p, 3846 weight class) and Hwang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saekenpai Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hwang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex gets a clinch.
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee drives through and clinches with Fairtex against the cage.
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Fairtex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Fairtex's head and hops out.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Fairtex will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fairtex lands a high kick!
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Lee shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Lee shoots in.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hwang Lee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairtex - that will leave a mark!
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fairtex jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fairtex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Fairtex's legs - danger averted.
Fairtex pulls Lee in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Fairtex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Fairtex seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fairtex kicks Lee off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee looks winded!
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Lee shoots in and drives through. Fairtex sprawls well.
Fairtex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Fairtex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fairtex has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment.
Lee trying to stall but Fairtex improves his position.
Lee jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Lee tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fairtex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Lee working a defensive guard but Fairtex manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fairtex has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Fairtex are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fairtex dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fairtex has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Fairtex trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fairtex is proving hard to escape from.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saekenpai Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fairtex goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Fairtex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fairtex prevents it.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Fairtex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee tries to pull guard but Fairtex holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries a low kick but Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fairtex just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fairtex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee wants to stall.
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee forces Fairtex back against the cage and clinches.
Fairtex decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fairtex, up you get!
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it.
Fairtex forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
Lee won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairtex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Saekenpai Fairtex wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yael Raymond (ranked 3820 p4p, 3800 weight class) and Jabib Squaragomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yael Raymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jabib Squaragomedov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Raymond there.
Raymond drops Squaragomedov with a beautiful combination! Squaragomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Raymond is looking for the KO!
Squaragomedov is rocked!
 It looks like Jabib Squaragomedov has been cut.
Raymond connects with a body shot.
Squaragomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Raymond finish him?
Squaragomedov looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raymond lands a brutal uppercut that launches Squaragomedov off his feet! Squaragomedov tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yael Raymond!
An intense looking Yael Raymond took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'First I wanna say thank you Squirrel Sports Nutrition. Next I wanna say im winning this fucking tournament!!!! I don't give a fuck what everyones saying I'll fight everyone today and win every fight! All this motha fuckers are bums! Had me against this bum! Get the next fight lined up Im coming for'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Hartz (ranked 3954 p4p, 3880 weight class) and James Kirkland (ranked 295 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Hartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hartz cracks Kirkland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kirkland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hartz is looking to reverse the position.
Kirkland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirkland trying to control the position but Hartz is working away.
Hartz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kirkland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kirkland swings around for an armbar but Hartz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kirkland's guard.
Hartz trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Hartz lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartz defends it easily.
Hartz preventing the sweep.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hartz trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Kirkland doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kirkland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartz wants to control but Kirkland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kirkland decides to stand up.
Kirkland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hartz lands a jab to the head.
Hartz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hartz has managed to clinch.
Hartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirkland backwards.
Kirkland tries for a takedown but Hartz manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hartz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kirkland wants to take the fight to the mat but Hartz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartz lands a body shot.
Kirkland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hartz walks away with a smile on his face. Kirkland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Logan Hartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kirkland.
Hartz lands with a hook. Kirkland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hartz lands with an overhand left.
Kirkland tries to clinch but Hartz is having none of it.
Donk. Hartz catches Kirkland right on the button with a cross.
Hartz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Hartz.
Hartz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirkland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hartz tries to clinch up.
Kirkland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kirkland lands in his opponent's guard.
Hartz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirkland is one step ahead there.
Kirkland with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartz keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Kirkland looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirkland gets to his feet. Hartz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice body punch from Hartz.
Kirkland feints and as Hartz raises his hands in defense, Kirkland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kirkland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartz defends well.
Kirkland wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Hartz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirkland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartz cracks Kirkland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hartz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirkland counters with a takedown into side control.
Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but Hartz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirkland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kirkland wants to control for a moment but Hartz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartz is not content to let Kirkland control the position.
Hartz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland trying to control but Hartz is working from the bottom.
Hartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartz is working an open guard so Kirkland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kirkland shoots in and gets a takedown into Hartz's guard.
Kirkland throws a strike but Hartz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland wants to stand but Hartz is controlling the position.
Hartz looking to pass the guard.
Hartz passes Kirkland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland wants to get back to his feet.
Kirkland is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirkland trying to control here.
Kirkland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hartz.
Kirkland is trying to control but can't.
Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkland.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Hartz from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirkland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirkland working for a triangle but Hartz defends it easily.
Kirkland is trying to keep Hartz in close.
Hartz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirkland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartz has managed to get both his arms back between Kirkland's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kirkland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hartz trying to control the position.
Kirkland trying to control but Hartz is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirkland has managed to get both his arms back between Hartz's legs - danger averted.
Hartz keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirkland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hartz wants to clinch up but Kirkland keeps it at a distance.
Kirkland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hartz sprawls well initially but Kirkland persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hartz wants to control but Kirkland is keeping busy.
Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hartz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kirkland lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hartz wants to improve his position but Kirkland is controlling well.
Hartz is trying to maintain the position but Kirkland is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland wants to take a breather but Hartz is having none of it.
Kirkland is trying to work for a kimura but Hartz is defending well.
Hartz gets full guard.
Kirkland works over Hartz with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirkland pushing down on Hartz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirkland passes to side control.
Kirkland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartz keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
James Kirkland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirkland laying and praying for a moment but Hartz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hartz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirkland seems to be working for a kimura but Hartz defends the submission attempt.
Kirkland is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartz is looking to control Kirkland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hartz avoid being mounted?
Hartz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirkland is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kirkland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kirkland trying to control the action but Hartz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hartz tries to roll over but Kirkland keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hartz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kirkland trying to control the position but Hartz is working away.
Logan Hartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirkland decides to stand back up. Kirkland steps back and let's Hartz get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartz cracks Kirkland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kirkland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the liver by Hartz. Beautiful body shot.
Kirkland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hartz's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkland wants to control from the top but Hartz keeps moving.
Kirkland works over Hartz with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Kirkland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirkland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for James Kirkland!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for James Kirkland!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for James Kirkland!
James Kirkland wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sumar Yurchon (ranked 4021 p4p, 3929 weight class) and Caine Chicane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sumar Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caine Chicane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chicane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurchon.
Chicane lands with a nice body punch.
Chicane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yurchon on the side of the head.
Yurchon misses with a hook.
Chicane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chicane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Chicane.
Chicane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yurchon throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chicane! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Yurchon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurchon throws a body punch but Chicane moves out of range.
Chicane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Chicane missing with a left hand there. Yurchon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chicane misses with a two punch combination.
Chicane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Chicane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yurchon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yurchon lands the left hand.
Yurchon throws a hook but Chicane avoids it easily.
Yurchon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chicane.
Chicane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yurchon with a body shot.
Chicane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Chicane misses.
Yurchon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yurchon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chicane manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Chicane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sumar Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chicane walks into a jab.
Yurchon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chicane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chicane slips under a jab from Yurchon.
Chicane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yurchon throws a shot to the body.
Chicane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Yurchon as he connects with a hook.
Chicane scores with a jab. Yurchon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yurchon lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurchon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chicane has time to react.
Chicane is rocked!
Chicane misses with the combination.
Chicane is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurchon finish him?
Yurchon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chicane. Yurchon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chicane seems to have recovered his senses.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurchon throws an overhand right that lands on Chicane's shoulder, as Chicane tries to avoid the shot.
Chicane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yurchon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chicane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yurchon throws out the jab.
Yurchon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Chicane. Those never looked like landing.
Chicane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yurchon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chicane scores with a jab.
Yurchon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yurchon throws a body shot but no joy.
Yurchon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chicane moves away from the strike by Yurchon.
Yurchon avoids the body shot from Chicane.
A jab lands there for Chicane.
A jab from Yurchon misses.
Chicane throws out a counter right but Yurchon avoids it with no problem.
Chicane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yurchon misses the body punch
and Chicane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chicane throws a looping overhand right but Yurchon ducks down to avoid it.
Chicane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chicane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Yurchon does it's job there.
Chicane thuds a left hand into Yurchon's body.
Chicane moves out of range as Yurchon strikes.
Yurchon looks to land a right hand but Chicane moved out of range.
Yurchon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chicane to score with a decent uppercut.
Yurchon throws an overhand right that lands on Chicane's shoulder, as Chicane tries to avoid the shot.
Chicane stuns Yurchon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chicane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yurchon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yurchon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chicane moves away.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chicane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chicane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon throws a body punch but Chicane moves out of range.
Yurchon throws a looping overhand right but Chicane ducks down to avoid it.
Yurchon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yurchon misses the shot to the body.
Yurchon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chicane on the side of the head.
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!
A big left from Yurchon misses.
Chicane wants to counter with a clinch but Yurchon pushes him away.
Yurchon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chicane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chicane moves out of range as Yurchon strikes.
Chicane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chicane misses with a body shot.
Chicane tests Yurchon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Chicane staying out of range there.
Chicane misses with a body shot.
Chicane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yurchon.
Yurchon scores with a nice head shot.
Chicane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurchon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yurchon throws a jab but it's blocked by Chicane.
Yurchon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chicane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chicane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chicane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yurchon lands a slapping body shot.
Chicane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caine Chicane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chicane looks to land a left hand but Yurchon moved out of range nicely.
Yurchon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chicane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yurchon.
Chicane throws a series of punches but Yurchon moves out of range.
Chicane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chicane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yurchon stuns Chicane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yurchon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chicane lands a nice looking body shot.
Yurchon steps in with a hook that catches Chicane right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Yurchon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chicane looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumar Yurchon!
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