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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huja Knikabolokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Zimmer (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huja Knikabolokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Zimmer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knikabolokov shoots in and bounces Zimmer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knikabolokov stands and throws Zimmer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knikabolokov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zimmer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knikabolokov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Knikabolokov wants to clinch up but Zimmer keeps it at a distance.
Zimmer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Knikabolokov does no damage.
Huja Knikabolokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knikabolokov misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knikabolokov throws a big shot that misses.
Knikabolokov closes the distance and clinches up with Zimmer, looking for a takedown. Knikabolokov pushes Zimmer against the cage but Zimmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knikabolokov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knikabolokov stopping the sweep attempt from Zimmer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zimmer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zimmer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Knikabolokov won't allow Zimmer to get back to his feet.
Zimmer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knikabolokov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zimmer is looking to control Knikabolokov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zimmer avoid being mounted?
Zimmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knikabolokov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knikabolokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zimmer's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov wants to control but Zimmer is keeping him busy.
Zimmer is looking for a sweep. Knikabolokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zimmer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zimmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knikabolokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knikabolokov scores with a takedown into Zimmer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knikabolokov is breathing heavily.
Knikabolokov trying to control but Zimmer is working from the bottom.
Zimmer has his foot on Knikabolokov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knikabolokov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmer trying to control the position.
Zimmer wants to stand up but Knikabolokov is controlling him.
Knikabolokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmer 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.
Knikabolokov looking to sit in guard and control but Zimmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zimmer wants to stand and escape but instead Knikabolokov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zimmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knikabolokov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Knikabolokov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huja Knikabolokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knikabolokov fails to land the takedown.
Knikabolokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zimmer tries to avoid it but Knikabolokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zimmer to the ground. Zimmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zimmer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Knikabolokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zimmer which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huja Knikabolokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmer fails to land the takedown.
Knikabolokov with a poor takedown
and Zimmer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knikabolokov won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knikabolokov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knikabolokov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Knikabolokov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zimmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Knikabolokov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knikabolokov is trying to control the position but Zimmer postures up.
Knikabolokov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knikabolokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Knikabolokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zimmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Knikabolokov is working Zimmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knikabolokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zimmer's head.
Knikabolokov wants to control from the top but Zimmer keeps moving.
Knikabolokov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Knikabolokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zimmer counters with a left and a right that stings Knikabolokov.
Knikabolokov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmer is looking to get back to his feet here but Knikabolokov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zimmer's back.
Knikabolokov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Zimmer up.
Knikabolokov is not going to allow Zimmer to sit and survive in this position.
Knikabolokov is throwing shots to the body but Zimmer manages to wriggle free. Knikabolokov pounces on him again and ends up in Zimmer's guard.
Knikabolokov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zimmer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knikabolokov has Zimmer in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knikabolokov working a defensive guard here.
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.
Zimmer landing some decent shots from guard.
Zimmer wants to control from the top but Knikabolokov keeps moving.
Zimmer is in close to Knikabolokov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zimmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knikabolokov is working an open guard so Zimmer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zimmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knikabolokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Zimmer throws a right hand that Knikabolokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Knikabolokov also avoids with ease.
Knikabolokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zimmer moves out of range as Knikabolokov throws a body kick.
Zimmer throws an overhand right that has Knikabolokov reeling! Zimmer follows up with a more punches and Knikabolokov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Zimmer!
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