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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 1086 p4p, 1918 weight class) and Hawk Hollow (ranked 116 p4p, 188 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hawk Hollow!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollow misses with a low kick as Borrisinov jumps back.
Borrisinov looking to score a takedown here. Hollow is defending well but Borrisinov drives through and ends up in Hollow's guard.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov stopping the sweep attempt from Hollow.
Borrisinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Borrisinov looking to sit in guard and control but Hollow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Borrisinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borrisinov trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollow preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borrisinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Hollow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Borrisinov tries to get to full guard but Hollow has control of the leg.
Borrisinov is working hard here to advance position.
Hollow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Hollow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borrisinov wants to control but Hollow is keeping busy.
Hollow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hollow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Borrisinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hollow misses with a straight left.
Hollow misses with an uppercut.
Borrisinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hollow enables Borrisinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hollow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Borrisinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borrisinov working some strikes from top position.
Borrisinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollow is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borrisinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hollow trying to control the position here.
Borrisinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Borrisinov being controlled here momentarily.
Borrisinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borrisinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like Hawk Hollow has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borrisinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hollow has wrist control.
Borrisinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borrisinov throws an elbow that misses. Hollow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borrisinov's guard. Nice move by Hollow!
Borrisinov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hollow has passed into side control.
Borrisinov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Borrisinov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Volodimir Borrisinov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hawk Hollow's cut.
That's time! Borrisinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hollow is doing well to control the position and prevent Borrisinov from advancing to side control.
Borrisinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hollow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hollow trying to hold on to Borrisinov's head to control him but Borrisinov postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hollow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov postures up in Hollow's guard and throws a big left but Hollow blocks it.
Hollow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borrisinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hollow is on top in guard.
Borrisinov controlling Hollow's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow won't allow Borrisinov to sweep him here.
Borrisinov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hollow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Borrisinov is looking for a sweep. Hollow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borrisinov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Borrisinov is not content to let Hollow control the position.
Borrisinov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hollow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borrisinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Borrisinov, not yet.
Borrisinov pulls Hollow in close to his closed guard and prevents Hollow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Borrisinov keeping full guard, as Hollow tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borrisinov moves away.
Borrisinov avoids a kick to the body.
Borrisinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hollow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hollow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Borrisinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borrisinov throws an overhand right that lands on Hollow's shoulder, as Hollow tries to avoid the shot.
Hollow slips under a jab.
Hollow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Hollow. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.
Borrisinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borrisinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hollow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hollow wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Borrisinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hollow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Borrisinov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Borrisinov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Borrisinov working Hollow over with strikes.
Hollow is trying to stand back up but Borrisinov is controlling him
Borrisinov 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.
Hollow is trying to maintain the position but Borrisinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Borrisinov stalling.
Hollow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borrisinov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hollow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hawk Hollow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hawk Hollow's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Hollow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hollow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov connects with a looping right hand.
Hollow throws a lazy right hand but Borrisinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollow keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Hollow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hollow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hollow throws a solid leg kick but Borrisinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hollow.
Hollow connects with a leg kick.
Borrisinov lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow leaves Borrisinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borrisinov defending well as Hollow loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Hollow.
Borrisinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollow circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollow lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow throws a low kick, looking for Borrisinov's leg but Borrisinov calmly moves out of range.
Borrisinov checks a low kick from Hollow.
Hollow tries to land a leg kick but Borrisinov saw it coming and moves away.
Hollow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Hollow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borrisinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hollow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Borrisinov.
Hollow with a nice calf kick.
Hollow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borrisinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollow.
Hollow scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov cracks Hollow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hollow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borrisinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawk Hollow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt - Hollow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hollow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Hollow misses.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollow defends it nicely.
Hollow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hollow defending well as Borrisinov loads up on a big left hand.
Borrisinov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Borrisinov moves out of range as Hollow strikes.
Hollow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borrisinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borrisinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hollow.
A jab from Hollow misses.
Hollow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk Hollow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hollow. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.
Hollow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Borrisinov shoots for a takedown but Hollow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borrisinov checks a low kick from Hollow.
Hollow throws a solid leg kick but Borrisinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hollow.
Borrisinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Borrisinov shoots for a takedown but Hollow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hollow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Hollow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Hollow lands.
Hollow connects with a leg kick.
Hollow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hollow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borrisinov.
Hollow misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Borrisinov misses
and Hollow counters with an inside leg kick.
Borrisinov slips a jab from Hollow.
Hollow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollow keeps the fight on the outside.
Borrisinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borrisinov.
Hollow misses with a wild body shot.
Hollow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Borrisinov clobbers Hollow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Borrisinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Borrisinov tries to throw a body punch but Hollow avoids it by throwing Borrisinov back against the cage.
Hollow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hollow has Borrisinov pressed against the cage.
Hollow stalls.
Borrisinov tries to pull guard but Hollow holds him up against the cage and eventually Borrisinov drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hawk Hollow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hollow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hawk Hollow!
A very excited looking Hawk Hollow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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