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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xon HiChi (ranked 3558 p4p, 3636 weight class) and Aldo Nova (ranked 422 p4p, 429 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xon HiChi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aldo Nova!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HiChi moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from HiChi.
A nice left hand lands by HiChi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HiChi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
HiChi presses Nova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
HiChi misses with a punch to the body.
HiChi avoids the elbow strike from Nova, against the cage.
Nova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HiChi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
HiChi lands a body shot.
HiChi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HiChi has Nova pressed against the cage.
A short left from HiChi.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HiChi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
HiChi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
HiChi just leaning against Nova, taking a breather.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi digs a right hand underneath Nova's ribcage. Nova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HiChi's elbow.
Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
HiChi lands a body punch.
Nova blocks a body shot from HiChi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, HiChi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
HiChi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HiChi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HiChi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Nova.
Nova lands a right hand that snaps the head of HiChi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HiChi.
A hook to the body from Nova.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Nova.
Nova misses with a punch to the body.
Nova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HiChi tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HiChi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HiChi.
HiChi has Nova pressed against the cage.
HiChi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HiChi blocks a body shot from Nova.
HiChi tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing HiChi back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HiChi lands a left hand.
HiChi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
HiChi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nova pushes HiChi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
HiChi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi misses with a hook to the ribs.
HiChi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
HiChi lands a shot to the body.
HiChi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova misses with a body punch.
HiChi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
HiChi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from HiChi.
HiChi stalling against the cage.
HiChi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova tries a body shot but HiChi blocks it.
Nova misses with the head strike.
HiChi misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HiChi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nova misses with the head strike.
HiChi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nova controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from HiChi as the two fighters clinch.
Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
HiChi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
HiChi misses with the head strike.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novas head.
HiChi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HiChi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nova just misses with a elbow thrown towards HiChi's brow.
HiChi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nova as HiChi tries to tie him up.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as HiChi controls the action.
HiChi lands a body shot.
Nova digs a right hand underneath HiChi's ribcage. HiChi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova tries to throw a body punch but HiChi avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
HiChi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nova.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but HiChi avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HiChi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HiChi.
Nova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nova being controlled against the cage.
HiChi lands a body shot.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Nova throws an elbow but it's blocked.
HiChi blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova blocking some punches.
HiChi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova letting HiChi take a breather here.
HiChi tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
HiChi moves in looking to clinch but Nova pushes him off.
A left lands for HiChi.
Nova tries to land a body kick
letting HiChi counter with a right hand.
Nova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nova looks to land a left hand but HiChi moved out of range nicely.
Nova misses with a straight right.
Nova keeps the fight on the outside.
Nova only half commits to the counter leg kick.
HiChi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as HiChi blocks the low kick.
Nova is looking to land body kicks.
Nova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as HiChi throws out the jab.
Nova drops his hands momentarily and HiChi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
HiChi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nova sizes up HiChi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for HiChi.
HiChi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nova can do to turn this around?
HiChi throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
HiChi missing with a left hand there. Nova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
HiChi misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HiChi rushes Nova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nova misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land.
Xon HiChi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
HiChi avoids the elbow strike from Nova, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
HiChi lands with a short shot to the head.
HiChi misses with a hook to the ribs.
HiChi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nova's elbow.
Nova lands a hook that snaps the head of HiChi backwards.
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nova tries to work over HiChi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
HiChi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova lands a right hand.
HiChi lands a body punch.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
HiChi prevents a body shot from Nova.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova tries a body shot but HiChi blocks it.
HiChi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nova pushes HiChi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
HiChi misses with a hook to the ribs.
HiChi scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
Nova misses with some punches.
HiChi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nova controls his hands.
Nova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
HiChi can't find room to land a body shot as Nova controls the action.
Nova presses HiChi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
HiChi lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HiChi.
Nice elbow from Nova.
It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Nova lands an elbow inside.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
HiChi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HiChi tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing HiChi back against the cage.
Nova blocking some punches.
Nova takes a shot to the head.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
HiChi can't find room to land a body shot as Nova controls the action.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova lands with a short shot to the head.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HiChi's elbow.
A short body shot lands from HiChi as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
HiChi scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of HiChi's head.
Nova misses with some punches.
Nova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HiChi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nova has a couple of punches blocked by HiChi.
Nova misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HiChi avoids a wild elbow strike from Nova.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from HiChi fails to land.
Nova misses with some punches.
HiChi lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from HiChi.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HiChi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
HiChi lands a hook to the side of the head.
HiChi wants to stall.
HiChi blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for HiChi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HiChi.
HiChi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nova.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aldo Nova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Xon HiChi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
HiChi throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Nova.
HiChi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nova!
HiChi blocks a low kick nicely.
HiChi throws a good cross that connects.
HiChi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
HiChi cracks Nova with an open hand slap.
Nova on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HiChi fails in his attempt to clinch.
HiChi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nova throws out a leg kick but HiChi moves out of range and Nova only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from HiChi misses its target.
Nova tries to clinch but HiChi moves out of range.
HiChi fails in his attempt to clinch.
HiChi scores with a jab. Nova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
HiChi misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HiChi lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
HiChi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HiChi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
HiChi tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
Nova throws a leg kick that misses.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but HiChi is just out of range.
HiChi takes the fight into the clinch.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova pushes HiChi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a body punch.
HiChi tries to stall but Nova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
HiChi pushes Nova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova lands a hook to the side of the head.
HiChi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HiChi digs a right hand underneath Nova's ribcage. Nova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
HiChi tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Nova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HiChi misses with the head strike.
HiChi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nova has a couple of punches blocked by HiChi.
A nice left hand lands by HiChi.
HiChi gets through Nova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nova blocks an uppercut.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
HiChi dodges an elbow strike from Nova.
Nova blocking some punches.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as HiChi controls his hands.
A body shot lands from HiChi.
Still in the clinch, Nova scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HiChi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by HiChi.
A nice right hand lands inside from HiChi.
HiChi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
HiChi scores with a nice hook to the head.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HiChi's elbow.
HiChi lands an uppercut.
Nova throws an elbow that misses.
HiChi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nova misses with the head strike.
HiChi working aggressively here.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nova.
Nova tries a body shot but HiChi blocks it.
HiChi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nova's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HiChi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HiChi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
HiChi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HiChi misses with a body punch.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi is leaning against Nova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
HiChi lands with a right to the head.
HiChi is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from HiChi - that landed with a thud.
HiChi blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of HiChi backwards.
HiChi misses with the head strike.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by HiChi.
HiChi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HiChi lands a left hand.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
HiChi tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing HiChi back against the cage.
HiChi lands a hook to the side of the head.
HiChi leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xon HiChi.
Well HiChi 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xon HiChi!
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energy
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hype
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