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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlin Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Uzbaijzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlin Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timur Uzbaijzky!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uzbaijzky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hicks scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uzbaijzky.
Hicks gets a takedown into half guard.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uzbaijzky wants to get back to his feet.
Uzbaijzky manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hicks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Uzbaijzky stops a takedown attempt from Hicks.
Hicks has Uzbaijzky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uzbaijzky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uzbaijzky effectively controlling the action here.
Uzbaijzky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uzbaijzky fails to land with a series of punches.
Hicks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uzbaijzky counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlin Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Uzbaijzky does no damage.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uzbaijzky throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Uzbaijzky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uzbaijzky counters by clinching up.
Uzbaijzky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks fails with the takedown
and Uzbaijzky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Uzbaijzky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hicks shoots and misses
and Uzbaijzky counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hicks throws a strike but Uzbaijzky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzbaijzky is on top in guard.
Uzbaijzky tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hicks is working an open guard so Uzbaijzky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Uzbaijzky lands a jab-cross combination.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Uzbaijzky's body. Uzbaijzky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks with a poor takedown
and Uzbaijzky counters with a leg kick.
Uzbaijzky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uzbaijzky throws a series of punches but Hicks avoids them all with ease.
Uzbaijzky throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uzbaijzky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Uzbaijzky shows good takedown defense.
Uzbaijzky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uzbaijzky scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Uzbaijzky. Those never looked like landing.
Carlin Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uzbaijzky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks dives in for a single leg takedown but Uzbaijzky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uzbaijzky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uzbaijzky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Uzbaijzky shows good takedown defense.
Hicks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uzbaijzky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hicks scrambles back to his feet.
Hicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hicks to score with a decent uppercut.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Uzbaijzky.
Hicks fails to land the takedown.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Uzbaijzky counters with a nice leg kick.
Hicks fails to land the takedown.
Hicks with a poor takedown
and Uzbaijzky counters with a nice uppercut.
Uzbaijzky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzbaijzky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uzbaijzky lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uzbaijzky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uzbaijzky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uzbaijzky fails with a takedown attempt.
Uzbaijzky is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
Hicks shoots and misses
and Uzbaijzky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Uzbaijzky.
Nice sprawl there from Uzbaijzky as Hicks shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzbaijzky throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt - Uzbaijzky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uzbaijzky is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Uzbaijzky dominated that 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.
Uzbaijzky darts in and clinches Hicks up against the cage.
Uzbaijzky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlin Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzbaijzky takes one to the side of the head.
Hicks tries to keep at a distance but Uzbaijzky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uzbaijzky manages to break the clinch.
Uzbaijzky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hicks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uzbaijzky!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hicks working the strikes but Uzbaijzky uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uzbaijzky is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks throws a strike but Uzbaijzky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks throws a strike but Uzbaijzky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Uzbaijzky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hicks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hicks tries to get out of the position.
Uzbaijzky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hicks fails with the takedown
enabling Uzbaijzky to counter with a crisp jab.
Uzbaijzky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uzbaijzky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicks's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hicks is defended easily by Uzbaijzky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Uzbaijzky's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hicks misses with a takedown
and Uzbaijzky counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlin Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzbaijzky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uzbaijzky lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks is working an open guard so Uzbaijzky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hicks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Uzbaijzky feints and as Hicks raises his hands in defense, Uzbaijzky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uzbaijzky stands and steps away. Hicks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hicks. No joy for Uzbaijzky on that attempt.
Uzbaijzky tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown. Uzbaijzky tries to sprawl out of it but Hicks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uzbaijzky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uzbaijzky fails with an attempt to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hicks enables Uzbaijzky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hicks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Uzbaijzky controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Uzbaijzky tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
Timur Uzbaijzky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt - Uzbaijzky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up with Uzbaijzky, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes Uzbaijzky against the cage but Uzbaijzky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uzbaijzky gets a double leg takedown into Hicks's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzbaijzky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hicks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uzbaijzky controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzbaijzky throws an elbow that misses. Hicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uzbaijzky's guard. Nice move by Hicks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Uzbaijzky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Uzbaijzky pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Uzbaijzky on the inside.
Uzbaijzky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uzbaijzky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uzbaijzky wants it to stay on the feet.
Uzbaijzky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hicks defends it nicely.
Uzbaijzky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uzbaijzky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hicks dives in and grabs Uzbaijzky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uzbaijzky pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
Uzbaijzky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzbaijzky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uzbaijzky scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uzbaijzky counters with a two punch combo.
Uzbaijzky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlin Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzbaijzky throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Uzbaijzky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hicks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uzbaijzky stands up and waves to Hicks to follow him.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzbaijzky dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Timur Uzbaijzky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Uzbaijzky both land. Nice combination.
Uzbaijzky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hicks or perhaps it was just good defense by Uzbaijzky, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzbaijzky lands with a nice body punch.
Uzbaijzky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Uzbaijzky thuds his shin into the meat of Hicks's side.
Uzbaijzky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hicks darts in looking for a takedown but Uzbaijzky gets double underhooks and turns Hicks into the cage.
Uzbaijzky taking a breather.
Uzbaijzky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uzbaijzky clinches up against the cage.
Uzbaijzky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uzbaijzky sprawls well. Uzbaijzky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Uzbaijzky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Uzbaijzky's guard.
Timur Uzbaijzky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uzbaijzky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Uzbaijzky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hicks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown but Uzbaijzky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hicks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uzbaijzky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uzbaijzky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hicks pinned against the cage. Hicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uzbaijzky misses with a series of wild punches.
Uzbaijzky slaps away a takedown attempt from Hicks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hicks throws a body punch but Uzbaijzky moves out of range.
Timur Uzbaijzky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uzbaijzky.
Carlin Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uzbaijzky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hicks circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzbaijzky darts in and clinches Hicks up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Uzbaijzky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uzbaijzky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Uzbaijzky!
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energy
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hype
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