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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakov Pavlek (ranked 1112 p4p, 1491 weight class) and Hawk Hollow (ranked 107 p4p, 134 weight class). Pavlek's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cool Kids of Death - Czloweik Mucha. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakov Pavlek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hawk Hollow!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pavlek stuffs the takedown.
Hollow moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Pavlek. Those never looked like landing.
Hollow wants to clinch but Pavlek slips to the side
and Pavlek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pavlek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Hollow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hollow.
Pavlek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollow drives through and clinches with Pavlek against the cage.
Hollow wants a takedown.
Jakov Pavlek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hawk Hollow.
Pavlek breaks the clinch.
Hollow scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hollow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlek throws a head kick but Hollow moves out of range.
Pavlek connects with a jab.
Hollow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hollow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hollow throws a nice looking combination but Pavlek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Pavlek misses.
Hollow gets a clinch.
Hollow controlling the action here for a moment.
Pavlek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Pavlek.
Pavlek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hollow blocks a body shot from Pavlek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek has had enough of the clinch but Hollow keeps him there for the moment.
Pavlek manages to break the clinch.
Pavlek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollow unleashes a big counter combination but Pavlek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pavlek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pavlek misses with a lunging right hand
and Hollow counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Hollow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pavlek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollow darts in and clinches Pavlek up against the cage.
Hollow managing to block the knees to the body from Pavlek.
Pavlek manages to break the clinch.
Pavlek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pavlek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollow wants to counter the offense by Pavlek and move into the clinch position.
Hollow throws a sloppy head kick and Pavlek moves out of range easily.
Hollow throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Pavlek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow darts in and clinches Pavlek up against the cage.
Pavlek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hollow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlek.
Hollow unleashes a big counter combination but Pavlek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pavlek lands a lovely overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Hollow blocks the low kick.
Hollow moves away from the strike by Pavlek.
Hollow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pavlek with a body shot.
Hollow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a head kick that misses.
Pavlek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hollow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlek but Pavlek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pavlek closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hollow throws a sloppy head kick and Pavlek moves out of range easily.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hollow tries to clinch but Pavlek is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlek misses with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Pavlek. No joy for Hollow on that attempt.
Hollow moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut.
Hollow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hollow pushes Pavlek up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a front kick aimed at Hollow's knee but Hollow avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakov Pavlek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pavlek swings for the body but Hollow moves out of range.
Pavlek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pavlek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollow can do to turn this around?
Pavlek tries to score with a low kick but Hollow moves his leg out of the way.
Pavlek throws a hook to the side of Hollow's head but Hollow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollow shoots and misses
and Pavlek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavlek throws an overhand right that lands on Hollow's shoulder, as Hollow tries to avoid the shot.
Hollow throws a counter combo.
Pavlek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pavlek defends it well.
Hollow moves into the clinch.
Hollow slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hollow blocks the elbow strike.
Hollow jumps guard and drags Pavlek to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlek wants to stand but Hollow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pavlek is fighting to break Hollow's control of his arms but Hollow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlek tries to stand but Hollow is controlling from the bottom.
Hollow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hollow is proving hard to escape from.
Hollow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hollow on the ground.
Pavlek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hollow trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlek is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hollow walks into a stiff left hand from Pavlek.
Hollow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pavlek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlek connects with a single shot there.
Hollow misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jakov Pavlek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hawk Hollow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pavlek as Hollow shoots in.
Hollow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlek swivels and escapes.
Hollow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pavlek's waist but Pavlek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hollow off to one side.
Pavlek throws a series of punches but Hollow avoids them all with ease.
Pavlek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollow at a distance.
Hollow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pavlek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hollow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlek avoids it really well and circles away.
Hollow drops his hands momentarily and Pavlek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jakov Pavlek is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek throws a lazy right hand but Hollow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Pavlek misses its intended target.
Pavlek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlek throws a nice head kick!
Hollow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Pavlek wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakov Pavlek dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pavlek looks for the body kick but Hollow saw that one coming.
Hollow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pavlek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavlek thows a leg kick but Hollow checks it
and Hollow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hollow.
Hollow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pavlek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hollow can turn it around.
Pavlek working hard to break the clinch.
Hollow manages to break the clinch.
Hollow misses with a takedown
and Pavlek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hollow with a poor takedown
and Pavlek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hollow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pavlek counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jakov Pavlek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hawk Hollow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pavlek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hollow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow slips a jab and a cross from Pavlek.
Hollow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlek defends it nicely.
Hollow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a head kick that misses.
Pavlek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pavlek tests Hollow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pavlek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hollow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek throws the left hand but Hollow avoids the punch easily.
Pavlek looks to land a right hand but Hollow moved out of range.
Hollow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Pavlek counter with a right hand.
Pavlek throws a jab when Hollow was well out of range.
Pavlek stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollow. Hollow gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pavlek digs a good hook to Hollow's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hollow tries to clinch there but Pavlek circles away.
Pavlek connects with a single shot there.
Pavlek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow slips a jab from Pavlek.
Nice cross by Pavlek.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollow shoots in for a double leg but Pavlek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hollow misses with a jab to the body
and Pavlek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hollow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hollow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pavlek, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawk Hollow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavlek breaks from the clinch.
Pavlek punishes Hollow's body with a nice straight punch.
Pavlek tries to keep at a distance but Hollow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pavlek wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlek stalling in the clinch.
Pavlek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollow throws a head kick that misses.
Pavlek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pavlek connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pavlek throws out the jab.
Hollow has Pavlek up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakov Pavlek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavlek looks to land a combination but Hollow avoids it well.
Hollow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pavlek counters with a left to the body.
Hollow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlek dodges the punch combination from Hollow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakov Pavlek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavlek, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakov Pavlek!
Jakov Pavlek 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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