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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Hatfield (ranked 25197 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Gazimov (ranked 24703 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholas Hatfield has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicholas Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdul Gazimov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazimov moves into the clinch.
Gazimov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatfield.
Gazimov lands a shoulder strike.
Hatfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gazimov moves into the clinch successfully.
Hatfield tries a body shot but Gazimov blocks it.
Hatfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gazimov has him pressed against the cage.
Hatfield being controlled against the cage.
Hatfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gazimov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimov is stalling here.
Hatfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Gazimov is controlling the position.
A short left from Gazimov.
Hatfield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gazimov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hatfield.
Hatfield trying to control the pace.
Hatfield working over Gazimov with some ground and pound. Gazimov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hatfield is working for a kimura but Gazimov is defending it quite comfortably.
Hatfield trying to control the pace.
That's two 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.
Hatfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hatfield controlling the pace.
Hatfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hatfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gazimov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hatfield.
Hatfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hatfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimov is trying to stand.
Gazimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatfield throws a strike but Gazimov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hatfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gazimov, up you get!
Gazimov misses the body punch
and Hatfield counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gazimov taking a breather.
Gazimov is trying to stall.
Gazimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatfield's efforts to push away.
Gazimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield is trying to drag Gazimov to the mat but Gazimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gazimov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gazimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazimov trying to stall but Hatfield improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gazimov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Hatfield stalling.
Gazimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Gazimov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gazimov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hatfield.
Hatfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gazimov to the ground. Hatfield is now in Gazimov's guard.
Hatfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Hatfield stands up from Gazimov's guard - Hatfield perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Hatfield throws a big counter combination but Gazimov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gazimov misses with a body shot
and Hatfield counters with a series of strikes. Gazimov will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimov tries to sprawl but Hatfield drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gazimov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hatfield keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hatfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hatfield is rocked!
It looks like Nicholas Hatfield has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimov pushes Hatfield against the cage. Gazimov is working some dirty boxing. Gazimov pushes off with a quick right hook! Hatfield goes down! Hatfield tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gazimov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Gazimov!
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FIGHT
RATING
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