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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimroy Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimroy Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paha Hemmo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmo throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoo prevents it.
Hoo blocks an elbow strike from Hemmo.
Hemmo is trying to pull guard but Hoo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoo lands an uppercut.
Hoo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hemmo avoids it.
Hoo misses with a knee to the head.
Hoo cracks Hemmo with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hemmo tries to pull guard but Hoo won't allow it.
Kimroy Hoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo tries to pull guard but Hoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hemmo blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Hoo.
Hemmo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Hoo - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo lands a body shot.
Hoo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoo can't find room to land a body shot as Hemmo controls the action.
Hoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hemmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemmo tries to throw a body punch but Hoo avoids it by throwing Hemmo back against the cage.
Hemmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoo.
A frustrated look appears on Hemmo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoo lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hoo.
Hoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hemmo's elbow.
Hemmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hemmo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kimroy Hoo has been cut.
Hemmo takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hemmo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemmo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hemmo being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo lands a couple of digs.
Hemmo throwing strikes from guard but Hoo blocks nicely.
Hoo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hemmo lands a couple of elbows.
Hemmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoo managing to control the position.
Hemmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hemmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hemmo postures up and lands a big shot to Hoo's brow.
Hemmo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hemmo throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hemmo moves away.
Hemmo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hemmo misses with an uppercut.
Hemmo tries to bum rush Hoo with a series of wild strikes but Hoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hemmo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoo - the referee stops the clock and Hemmo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoo. Hemmo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hemmo.
As Hemmo backs away, Hoo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hoo lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hemmo or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoo, which made it look bad.
Good work by Hemmo as he checks the leg kick.
Hoo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimroy Hoo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hemmo looks to throw the jab but Hoo is out of range.
Hemmo looks for a takedown but Hoo sprawls well.
A combination from Hemmo does no damage.
Hoo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hemmo lands a jab to the nose.
Hemmo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoo thuds a left hand into Hemmo's body.
Hemmo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoo is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo takes a swing at Hemmo's ribcage but misses.
Hemmo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hemmo drops his hands momentarily and Hoo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kimroy Hoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Hoo misses.
Hemmo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo manages to get back to half guard.
Hemmo is nestled in close to Hoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hemmo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hemmo.
Hemmo wants to free his trapped foot but Hoo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hemmo is looking for a kimura here.
Hemmo slips a nice elbow through Hoo's hands, connecting with Hoo's forehead.
Hemmo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is staying active underneath Hemmo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoo trying to control from the bottom.
Hemmo thows a huge punch but Hoo dodges it nicely.
Hoo wants to control but Hemmo is keeping busy.
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but Hoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoo trying to control but Hemmo postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo misses with a head kick.
Hoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hemmo.
Kimroy Hoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoo sprawls well. He's pushed Hemmo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hemmo misses with a hook. Hoo ducked under it nicely.
Hemmo takes a swing at Hoo's ribcage but misses.
Hoo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hemmo avoids it.
Hemmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoo. Hoo obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoo lands a nice shot that snaps Hemmo's head back.
Hoo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hemmo's head.
Hoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Hemmo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hemmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hemmo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemmo slips a jab and a cross from Hoo.
Hoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemmo can do to turn this around?
Hemmo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hemmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoo looks for the body kick but Hemmo saw that one coming.
Hemmo feints the counter takedown.
Hemmo lands a jab-cross combination.
Hoo thumps Hemmo with a low kick.
Hoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hemmo.
Hoo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hoo tried to score with a low kick but Hemmo checks it.
Hoo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hemmo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hemmo's head.
Hoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kimroy Hoo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hemmo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hemmo moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoo.
Hoo thows a body kick. Hemmo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hemmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hemmo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hemmo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Hoo.
Hemmo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoo counters with an outside leg kick.
Hemmo drives through with a takedown into Hoo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hoo is trying to keep Hemmo in close.
Hoo is pulling down on Hemmo's head. It's preventing any offense from Hemmo, at least for the moment.
Hoo controls Hemmo momentarily but Hemmo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoo is retaining full guard.
Hoo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hemmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoo controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hemmo drops back looking for a leg! Hoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoo manages to kick Hemmo off! Hemmo jumps back into Hoo's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hemmo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hemmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hemmo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hemmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hemmo wants to pass the guard but Hoo is keeping the position.
Hoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hemmo looks to land a combination but Hoo avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Hoo throws a right hand that Hemmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hemmo also avoids with ease.
Hemmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoo is fending him off so far but Hemmo persists. Nope, Hoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimroy Hoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hemmo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoo counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hemmo moves away.
Paha Hemmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hemmo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hemmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoo thows a body kick. Hemmo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hemmo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hemmo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoo can pounce on him.
Hemmo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoo rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hemmo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hemmo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoo connects with a jab.
Kimroy Hoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hemmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoo.
Hemmo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hemmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hemmo if he has to take too many more of those.
Hemmo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoo moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimroy Hoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoo, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimroy Hoo!
Kimroy Hoo made sure to mention his sponsor, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview.
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