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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rachid Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rachid Hadji!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson misses with a combination
and Hadji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clarkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarkson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hadji feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clarkson sprawling to the canvas! Clarkson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hadji finish him?!
It looks like Trevor Clarkson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hadji is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadji wants to control but Clarkson is having none of it.
Hadji really wants to buck Clarkson off and get back to his feet.
Clarkson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Clarkson throwing strikes here but Hadji is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clarkson won't let Hadji get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hadji is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Clarkson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hadji's face.
Hadji bucks Clarkson off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson fails with the takedown
and Hadji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clarkson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clarkson is trying to break the clinch but Hadji has him pressed against the cage.
Clarkson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hadji lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Hadji.
Clarkson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clarkson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hadji prevents it.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Clarkson jumps guard but Hadji stands there with Clarkson around his waist. Clarkson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hadji leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hadji using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clarkson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hadji has double underhooks.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
Clarkson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clarkson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clarkson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hadji is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Hadji manages to get underhooks.
Hadji prevents the takedown attempt.
Hadji just leaning against Clarkson, taking a breather.
Clarkson jumps guard but Hadji stands there with Clarkson around his waist. Clarkson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hadji.
Hadji landing knees to the body.
Hadji lands an elbow inside.
Hadji lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hadji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clarkson backwards.
Hadji is stalling here.
Hadji receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hadji lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadji landing knees to the head.
Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hadji pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Hadji.
Hadji jabs at Clarkson's body.
Clarkson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hadji misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji throws a body kick that misses.
Hadji throws a head kick that misses.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a straight right hand.
Hadji clinches with his opponent.
Hadji lands an elbow that stopped Clarkson in his tracks for a moment.
Hadji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji holds him up against the cage and eventually Clarkson drops back down to his feet.
Hadji lands a nice knee to the body.
Hadji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clarkson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clarkson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hadji lands a shoulder strike.
Clarkson fails to pull guard.
Hadji just leaning against Clarkson, taking a breather.
Hadji landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hadji misses with a knee to the head.
Hadji with a knee to the head.
Hadji lands an elbow inside.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji holds him up against the cage and eventually Clarkson drops back down to his feet.
Hadji putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clarkson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hadji lands an elbow inside that Clarkson shrugs off.
Clarkson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hadji.
A frustrated look appears on Clarkson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clarkson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hadji lands an elbow that stopped Clarkson in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Hadji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hadji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadji lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hadji tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hadji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hadji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hadji is pressed up against the cage. Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hadji down to the mat. Hadji avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clarkson keeps the fight on the outside.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Hadji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarkson thinking.
Hadji rushes Clarkson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hadji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hadji.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadji gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Hadji connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clarkson's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rachid Hadji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Clarkson's cut.
That's time! Clarkson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clarkson shoots and misses
letting Hadji counter with a right hand.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Hadji counters with a left and a right that stings Clarkson.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Hadji circles away easily
and Hadji counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clarkson on the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hadji looks to land a combination but Clarkson avoids it well.
Clarkson misses with a double jab
and Hadji counters with a leg kick.
Trevor Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadji lands a body shot.
Clarkson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hadji scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadji throws a series of punches but Clarkson avoids them all with ease.
Clarkson slips under a jab from Hadji.
Hadji pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarkson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hadji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hadji scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji is pushing Clarkson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Hadji.
Hadji scores a nice knee to the body.
Hadji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
Clarkson gets control of Hadji's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clarkson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hadji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clarkson is proving hard to escape from.
Hadji trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadji passes Clarkson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hadji stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clarkson to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadji throws a wild body kick that Clarkson sees coming a mile off.
Clarkson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hadji's guard.
Clarkson stands up over Hadji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hadji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hadji dives on top into guard.
Hadji wanted to stand there but Clarkson had control of the position.
Clarkson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hadji stands up and waves to Clarkson to follow him.
Trevor Clarkson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clarkson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hadji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clarkson in his tracks.
Clarkson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clarkson misses with a double jab
and Hadji counters with a one-two to the body.
Hadji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarkson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clarkson has his takedown stuffed
and Hadji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hadji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Hadji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Clarkson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarkson slips a straight right by Hadji.
Clarkson blocks a jab.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hadji counters with a left and a right that stings Clarkson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hadji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hadji clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadji controlling the action here for a moment.
Hadji tries a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks it.
Clarkson wants a takedown.
Clarkson goes for a takedown attempt but Hadji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rachid Hadji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Clarkson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Clarkson walks into a straight right hand from Hadji.
Nice shot by Hadji.
Hadji lands a head kick!
Clarkson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hadji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarkson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hadji to the mat! Hadji manages to get full guard.
Hadji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarkson is one step ahead there.
Hadji is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hadji wants to stand but Clarkson is controlling the position.
Clarkson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hadji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson throwing strikes but missing.
Clarkson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hadji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clarkson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clarkson prevents Hadji from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clarkson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hadji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clarkson passes into half guard.
Hadji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarkson.
Hadji gets full guard.
Hadji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hadji wants to sweep here but Clarkson controlling him for the moment.
Hadji wants to stand but Clarkson is controlling the position.
Clarkson cracks Hadji with a solid left hand.
That's two 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.
Hadji wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarkson won't allow Hadji to get back to his feet.
Hadji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hadji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarkson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hadji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hadji keeping full guard, as Clarkson tries to pass.
Hadji manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Hadji counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clarkson scores with a takedown into Hadji's guard.
Hadji is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hadji lands an elbow inside that Clarkson shrugs off.
Clarkson wants a takedown but no success here.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji lands an elbow inside.
Hadji taking a breather.
Clarkson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hadji smiles and moves away.
Clarkson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hadji misses with a low kick.
Clarkson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Hadji counters by moving into the clinch.
Hadji'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.
Hadji scores a nice knee to the body.
Clarkson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hadji is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clarkson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji stalling in the clinch.
Hadji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hadji controlling the action here for a moment.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji holds him up against the cage and eventually Clarkson drops back down to his feet.
Hadji gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clarkson.
A short right from Hadji on the inside.
Hadji stops a takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Clarkson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rachid Hadji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hadji scores with a shoulder strike.
Hadji stalling the fight.
Trevor Clarkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rachid Hadji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hadji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hadji is stalling here.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji won't allow it.
Hadji prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rachid Hadji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hadji winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rachid Hadji!
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hype
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RATING
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