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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dern MacKenzie (ranked 4126 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lodzov Hugs (ranked 3064 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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156 lbs
14 - 22 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dern MacKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugs gets a takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hugs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hugs is looking to stall here but MacKenzie recovers full guard.
MacKenzie looking for a sweep. Not yet MacKenzie, not yet.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but MacKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacKenzie can't keep his opponent in guard - Hugs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hugs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hugs is nestled in close to MacKenzie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacKenzie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hugs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacKenzie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hugs connects with a nice short shot to MacKenzie's temple.
Hugs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacKenzie wants to improve his position but Hugs is controlling well.
MacKenzie wants to control but Hugs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hugs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hugs is thwarting MacKenzie's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacKenzie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie has hold of Hugs's hands but Hugs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacKenzie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MacKenzie pushes Hugs off looking to stand but Hugs dives back in and keeps control.
Hugs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hugs stalling.
MacKenzie is trying to control but can't.
MacKenzie tries to get to full guard but Hugs has control of the leg.
MacKenzie is trying to maintain the position but Hugs is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie is looking for a sweep. Hugs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hugs throwing shots but MacKenzie is blocking nicely.
Hugs is keen to just control but MacKenzie is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hugs stuns MacKenzie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hugs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hugs trying to land knees to the body.
MacKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Hugs avoids it by throwing MacKenzie back against the cage.
Hugs tries a body shot but MacKenzie blocks it.
MacKenzie trying to stall but Hugs improves his position.
MacKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Hugs avoids it by throwing MacKenzie back against the cage.
MacKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hugs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hugs can't find room to land a body shot as MacKenzie controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from MacKenzie fails to land.
Hugs goes for a takedown attempt but MacKenzie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hugs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacKenzie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Hugs uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacKenzie misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lodzov Hugs 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.
Some wild striking there from MacKenzie.
Lodzov Hugs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hugs works over MacKenzie's head and body with a nice combination.
Hugs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
Hugs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacKenzie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Hugs controls the action.
MacKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacKenzie pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacKenzie working aggressively here.
Hugs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hugs feints a jab promting MacKenzie to slip. Hugs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacKenzie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs throws a good cross that connects.
Hugs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacKenzie is trying to defend but Hugs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lodzov Hugs has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacKenzie is refusing to be controlled, as Hugs sits in half guard.
MacKenzie has hold of Hugs's hands but Hugs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacKenzie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hugs.
MacKenzie is looking to control Hugs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacKenzie avoid being mounted?
Hugs working over MacKenzie with some ground and pound. MacKenzie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacKenzie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacKenzie tries to roll over but Hugs keeps him under control.
Hugs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacKenzie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hugs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hugs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacKenzie regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacKenzie looking for a guillotine here but Hugs defends easily.
MacKenzie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hugs uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie can't do much from the bottom here.
Hugs trying to control the position but MacKenzie is working away.
MacKenzie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hugs wants to control but MacKenzie is keeping him busy.
MacKenzie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hugs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hugs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacKenzie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MacKenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hugs wants to take a breather but MacKenzie is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hugs lands a nice short elbow.
MacKenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hugs is nestled in close to MacKenzie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
MacKenzie tries to get to full guard but Hugs has control of the leg.
Hugs winds up and cracks MacKenzie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacKenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugs slips a nice elbow through MacKenzie's hands, connecting with MacKenzie's forehead.
Hugs wants to control but MacKenzie is keeping him busy.
Hugs wants to pass the guard but MacKenzie is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lodzov Hugs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hugs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hugs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacKenzie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hugs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacKenzie tries to sprawl but Hugs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacKenzie is trying to maintain the position but Hugs is very close to passing his half guard.
MacKenzie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hugs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hugs wants to pass to mount but MacKenzie is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MacKenzie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs is keen to just control but MacKenzie is a slippery customer.
Hugs is just content to waste time from the top position. MacKenzie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hugs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacKenzie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hugs cracks MacKenzie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
MacKenzie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hugs working away.
Lodzov Hugs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie regains half guard.
MacKenzie tries to roll over but Hugs keeps him under control.
MacKenzie wants to control but Hugs is keeping busy.
Hugs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hugs is trying to control the action in half guard but MacKenzie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hugs is taking a breather. MacKenzie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dern MacKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacKenzie gets back to full guard.
Hugs tries to free his leg and advance position but MacKenzie is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hugs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacKenzie is trying to control the position but Hugs postures up.
Hugs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacKenzie has his foot on Hugs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hugs works his way back into a safe position though.
Hugs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hugs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hugs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacKenzie's guard.
Hugs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hugs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but MacKenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hugs lands with a good body shot.
Hugs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hugs controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacKenzie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lodzov Hugs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hugs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lodzov Hugs!
In his post fight interview, Lodzov Hugs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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