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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crack Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector comes to the cage accompanied by Monster!. 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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180 cm
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170 lbs
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175 cm
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176 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kay Ector! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crack Hack! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ector swats away the attempt to clinch by Hack. Hack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hack there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice straight punches there by Ector. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ector. Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hack closes the distance and clinches up with Ector, looking for a takedown. Hack pushes Ector against the cage but Ector circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hack closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ector quickly recovers to half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Hack tries to pass to full mount but Ector defends it. Hack stops Ector from getting back to his feet.
Hack is working for a kimura but Ector is defending it quite comfortably.
Hack is looking for a kimura but Ector is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hack to get the leverage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hack thows a huge punch but Ector dodges it nicely.
Ector is trying to stand up here but Hack is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hack missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ector wants to get back to full guard. Ector avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hack. Hack trying to mount his opponent but Ector defends it. Hack seems to be working for a kimura but Ector defends the submission attempt. Ector is trying to get back to full guard. Ector is working hard here to advance position. Hack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ector defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hack content to control rather than advance. Hack slips a nice elbow through Ector's hands, connecting with Ector's forehead. The fighters are battling for position here. Ector manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hack postures up and lands a big shot to Ector's brow. Hack stands and steps away. Ector gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. This has been an exciting period of action! Hack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ector scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ector manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ector throws a shot to the body.
Ector closes the distance and clinches. Ector working hard to break the clinch. Ector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hack working aggressively here.
Ector managing to block the knees to the body from Hack.
Hack scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hack prevents Ector from breaking the clinch. Hack missing with knees to the body.
Ector can't break the clinch.
Hack scores with a hook to the body. Hack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ector is looking to break free of the clinch but Hack has double underhooks. Hack using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ector definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hack pulls guard successfully.
Hack looking to control.
Ector trying to control the position from guard on top but Hack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Our spies down at at The Boom Boom Room inform us that Hack has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kay Ector just wasn't active enough. Ector stuffs the takedown attempt from Hack. Hack gets slowly back to his feet. Ector scores with a sloppy right hand. Hack should have avoided that one. 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 Ector misses. Hack shoots in for a takedown but Ector shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kay Ector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Hack. Hack moves into the clinch successfully.
Hack tries for a takedown but Ector manages to get underhooks.
Ector wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ector gets through Hack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ector lands a body punch. Hack misses with the head strike.
Ector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ector taking a breather. Hack missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crack Hack will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab lands there for Ector. Hack tries to clinch up. Hack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ector.
Ector stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ector wants it to stay on the feet. Ector throws a right and a left that Hack avoids nicely. Ector paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ector with a hook. Kay Ector is winning the standup battle so far. Ector looks to throw the jab but Hack is out of range. Ector lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ector is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hack tries for a takedown but Ector sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Hack does a little dance to reset his feet. Ector misses with the body kick and Hack counters with a stiff right hand. Kay Ector is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ector swivels and escapes. Kay Ector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Hack. Hack moves out of range of the leg kick from Ector. Ector lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hack circles away quickly and effectively. Ector misses with a wild body shot. Hack shoots in for a takedown but Ector shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hack tries to clinch but Ector moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ector closes the distance and clinches. Ector leaning against his opponent.
Ector is trying to break the clinch but Hack is controlling him. Ector manages to break the clinch.
Ector lands with a cross. Ector drops Hack with a beautiful combination! Hack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ector is looking for the KO!
Hack is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ector closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hack is still on wobbly legs! Can Ector finish him? Hack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ector lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hack seems to have recovered his senses. Hack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ector is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hack wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hack. Ector blocks the elbow strike.
Ector wants to get back to striking at distance but Hack won't allow it.
Ector wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ector as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ector takes a knee to the side of the body. Hack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ectors head. Hack tries to land knees in the clinch but Ector avoids the damage to the body. Hack gets through Ector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ector looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hack keeps control of Ector as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ector cracks Hack with a nice body shot. Crack Hack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ector blocks an elbow strike. Ector pushes Hack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ector has had enough of the clinch but Hack keeps him there for the moment. Ector is trying to break the clinch but Hack has him pressed against the cage. Hack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ector is trying to break the clinch but Hack is controlling him. Ector blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ector pushes off an throws an elbow but Hack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ector wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hack has him pressed against the cage. Ector takes a shot to the head. Ector wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ector blocks an uppercut.
Hack wants a takedown.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ector throws a nice looking combination but Hack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hack looks for a takedown but Ector sprawls well. Hack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ector defends it nicely. Hack has a takedown stuffed. Hack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ector swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hack moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hack tries to clinch and Ector counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hack shoots in looking for a takedown but Ector manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hack shoots in and drives through. Ector sprawls well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ector pinned against the cage. Ector gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. No joy there for Ector, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hack closes the distance looking to clinch and Ector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ector connects with the punch. Hack shoots in but no luck this time. Ector with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hack is able to avoid easily. Hack shoots in and drives through. Ector sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kay Ector dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ector misses with a wild body shot. Ector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hack fails with a takedown attempt. Hack clinches up against the cage. Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hack dives in and scores a takedown into Ector's guard. Hack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ector manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hack shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ector as he avoids it easily. Ector throws a combination. Hack tries to block but a couple of punches get through. 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 head kick misses from Ector. Ector lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hack shoots in and drives through. Ector sprawls well. Kay Ector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Hack. Hack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hack walks into a straight right hand from Ector.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hack is trying to pull guard but Ector turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hack working Ector over with knees to the body. Ector misses with a knee to the head. Ector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ector working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ector wants to get back to striking at distance but Hack won't allow it.
Hack working Ector over with knees to the body. Hack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ector backwards. Hack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ector as Hack tries to tie him up. The referee calls for Hack to work.
Ector is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ector tries to circle away but Hack has him pinned against the cage. Ector blocking some punches.
Hack throws an elbow but it misses.
Hack tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hack misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ector tries to break the clinch but Hack is controlling the position. Hack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ector's efforts to push away. Hack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ector manages to break the clinch.
Hack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Hack tries to clinch but fails miserably and Ector counters with a two punch combo. Ector misses with a head kick.
Hack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ector as he jumps to the side. Hack tries to close the distance and clinch but Ector swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hack wants to clinch. Hack wants to clinch up but Ector keeps it at a distance. Hack gets tackled into the cage by Ector. Ector maintains the clinch. Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hack has a takedown stuffed. Nice defenses there by Hack. Ector goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Ector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hack can't find room to land a body shot as Ector controls the action.
Ector wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ector breaks the clinch.
Hack is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hack clinches up against the cage. 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! Hack missing with knees to the body.
Ector managing to block the knees to the body from Hack.
Hack lands a nice elbow. Hack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hack gets a double leg takedown into Ector's guard. Ector is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hack is controlling him. Hack trying to move into half guard but instead Ector has managed to sweep! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ector doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ector manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hack 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.
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 Kay Ector. I think Ector 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kay Ector! Kay Ector made sure to mention his sponsor, Ice Nutrition - Laundry avail. in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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