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HWP78: Hogin vs Disadvantage PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeves comes into the arena with Set to Fail - Lamb of God blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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229 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rivero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Rivero.
Rivero slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivero misses the target.
Rivero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reeves lands a nice shot that snaps Rivero's head back.
A big right from Reeves misses.
Reeves swings for the body but Rivero moves out of range.
Reeves stuns Rivero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reeves scores with a nice right hand.
Rivero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reeves counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reeves manages to avoid it.
Rivero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rivero!
It looks like Jacob Reeves has been cut.
Rivero misses with a double jab.
Reeves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reeves misses with the combination.
Reeves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reeves misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Reeves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rivero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reeves lands a jab to the head.
Rivero misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reeves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivero cracks Reeves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivero falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Reeves to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Reeves.
Reeves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rivero misses with a wild combination.
Reeves thuds his right hand into Rivero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivero is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Rivero.
Rivero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivero throws a combination that misses
and Reeves counters with a right hand to the body.
Rivero looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reeves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reeves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivero.
Reeves lands a lovely overhand right.
Reeves scores with a hook to the body. Rivero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reeves drops Rivero with a beautiful combination! Rivero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reeves is looking for the KO!
Rivero is still on wobbly legs! Can Reeves finish him?
Reeves drops Rivero with a naaaaasty hook - Rivero is in real trouble here! Reeves dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Reeves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smithsonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - A New Level. Fernando Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Smithsonian's chin.
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243 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Smithsonian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithsonian throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Smithsonian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smithsonian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smithsonian stands up.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smithsonian.
Smithsonian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smithsonian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz leaves Smithsonian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernando Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smithsonian.
Smithsonian walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smithsonian gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smithsonian looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithsonian has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Smithsonian keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Smithsonian looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Smithsonian wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Smithsonian's brow.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Smithsonian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz distracts Smithsonian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smithsonian keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smithsonian is rocked!
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smithsonian is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Smithsonian seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz stands up over Smithsonian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smithsonian on the ground.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Smithsonian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Smithsonian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz postures up in Smithsonian's guard and throws a big left but Smithsonian blocks it.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz gets to his feet and stands over Smithsonian, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Smithsonian felt that one! Diaz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Smithsonian from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amish Hardcore Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Kernes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcore Irish comes to the cage accompanied by Devil's Dance Floor. Kernes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Reign Supreme - Persevere And Overcome. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amish Hardcore Irish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Kernes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcore Irish lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jay Kernes has been cut.
Kernes feints and then cracks Hardcore Irish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardcore Irish down.
Kernes throws a push kick but Hardcore Irish slaps the foot to one side.
Kernes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardcore Irish counters with a three punch combo that has Kernes backing up. Kernes nods at Hardcore Irish to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kernes walks into a jab.
Hardcore Irish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Jay Kernes's cut even more.
Hardcore Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardcore Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kernes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardcore Irish cracks Kernes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hardcore Irish has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kernes to stand back up!
Kernes is rocked!
Kernes throws a nice head kick!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Hardcore Irish has cracked Kernes with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Hardcore Irish lands another huge swinging hook and Kernes tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kernes, before Hardcore Irish can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amish Hardcore Irish!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bjj man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bjj man looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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228 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bjj man!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but man swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
man tries to clinch there but Kalashnikov circles away.
man doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalashnikov circles away.
Kalashnikov misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but man sprawls well. He's pushed Kalashnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
man tries for a takedown but Kalashnikov circles away easily
and Kalashnikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
man tries to clinch but Kalashnikov moves away
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in man's guard now.
man pulls Kalashnikov in close to prevent any damage.
man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.
man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalashnikov is aware though and is defending well.
man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.
man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalashnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
man misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalashnikov counters with a series of strikes. man will be more careful next time no doubt.
man looks gassed!
man tries to clinch but Kalashnikov moves away
and Kalashnikov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
man darts in trying to clinch
and Kalashnikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
man clinches but Kalashnikov breaks the clinch
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalashnikov works over man with some ground and pound from guard.
man manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kalashnikov tries to buck man off but man takes his back!
Kalashnikov is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
man controlling from the back.
man is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
man is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kalashnikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avtomat Kalashnikov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
man shoots and misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a two punch combo.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a double leg but man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
man shoots and misses
and Kalashnikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and man counters with a shoot takedown. Kalashnikov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kalashnikov keeping moving, preventing man from controlling successfully.
man is breathing heavily.
man wants to pass the guard but Kalashnikov is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
man trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
man has gone for a leg lock! Kalashnikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into man's guard.
Kalashnikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalashnikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of man's head.
Kalashnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalashnikov chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
man trying to keep a closed guard but Kalashnikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kalashnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalashnikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov throws and elbow that misses. man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalashnikov's guard. Nice move by man!
man postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalashnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of man, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kalashnikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Avtomat Kalashnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but man has wrist control.
man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for man on the ground.
Kalashnikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalashnikov preventing the sweep.
man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kalashnikov pushes man off looking to stand but man dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
man uses his free foot to push down on Kalashnikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalashnikov.
man wants to control the pace but Kalashnikov is squirming around nicely.
man misses with a head shot.
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 Avtomat Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kalashnikov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for man!
man sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kalashnikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed man's head.
man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalashnikov is working away from the top position though.
Kalashnikov thows a huge punch but man dodges it nicely.
man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalashnikov is working away from the top position though.
man is pressing down on Kalashnikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kalashnikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalashnikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalashnikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov postures up in man's guard and throws a big left but man blocks it.
man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kalashnikov pushes man off looking to stand but man dives back in and keeps control.
man wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalashnikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalashnikov wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
man is looking to advance position but Kalashnikov won't allow it.
Kalashnikov is not content to let man control the position.
man trying to pass the guard but Kalashnikov defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
man trying to control the action but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalashnikov shoots in but man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalashnikov counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
man misses with a takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov lands some shots froms side control.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound.
man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalashnikov cracks man with a big elbow.
Kalashnikov is working man over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kalashnikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at man to see if he's OK.
Kalashnikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
bjj man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avtomat Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalashnikov in side control, throwing shots but man defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avtomat Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalashnikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avtomat Kalashnikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Simba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Sandelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Simba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Sandelos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simba blocks a leg kick.
Sandelos is looking to chop away at Simba's legs.
Sandelos tries a low kick but Simba avoids it.
Simba throws out a loose jab but Sandelos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simba checks a leg kick.
Simba avoids the head kick by Sandelos.
Sandelos throws out a leg kick but Simba moves out of range and Sandelos only half commits.
Simba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Simba checks a leg kick.
Sandelos misses with a low kick as Simba jumps back.
Simba misses the jab.
Sandelos misses with a head kick.
Simba avoids a kick to the body.
Sandelos blocks the body kick.
Sandelos throws a head kick but Simba moves out of range.
Simba throws a series of punches but Sandelos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simba tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandelos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandelos wants to slow Simba down by chopping away at his legs.
Jonathan Sandelos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simba checks the leg kick.
Sandelos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandelos slips under a jab from Simba.
Simba checks a low kick from Sandelos.
Sandelos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simba counters with a series of strikes. Sandelos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sandelos tries to clinch but Simba moves out of range.
Sandelos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sandelos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two 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.
Simba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandelos throws a front kick that sends Simba stumbling back into the cage.
Simba checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sandelos. That's going to slow Simba down.
Simba is breathing heavily.
Simba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sandelos.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sandelos. That's going to slow Simba down.
Sandelos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sandelos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sandelos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandelos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sandelos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sandelos.
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!
Sandelos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sandelos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sandelos throws a front kick aimed at Simba's knee but Simba avoids it well.
Sandelos throws a leg kick which misses Simba's front leg but catches the back leg as Simba tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Sandelos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Sandelos misses
and Simba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sandelos. That's going to slow Simba down.
Sandelos misses with a head kick.
Sandelos wants to clinch up but Simba keeps it at a distance.
Sandelos throws a leg kick but Simba checks it.
Sandelos tries to work over Simba's front leg with a kick but Simba checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sandelos, right into the meat.
Sandelos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sandelos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sandelos. Sandelos obviously looking to wear him down.
Sandelos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sandelos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sandelos throws a head kick but Simba moves out of range.
Sandelos wants to slow Simba down by chopping away at his legs.
Sandelos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandelos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simba. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sandelos.
An inside leg kick lands from Sandelos.
Sandelos throws and low kick but Simba moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Sandelos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sandelos throws a sloppy head kick and Simba moves out of range easily.
Simba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sandelos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sandelos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Sandelos.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sandelos.
Sandelos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simba's sensitive parts.
Sandelos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sandelos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sandelos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sandelos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandelos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jonathan Sandelos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sandelos. Sandelos obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandelos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandelos lands a big head kick that sends Simba tumbling to the mat! Sandelos takes a step backwards and waves Simba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sandelos cracks the inside of Simba's front leg.
Sandelos lands a big head kick that sends Simba to the canvas! Sandelos follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Sandelos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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230 lbs
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273 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ground Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares slaps away a takedown attempt from Pounder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pounder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares throws a nice looking combination but Pounder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Pounder moves into range and clinches up with Palhares.
Palhares wants a takedown but no success here.
Pounder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palhares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palhares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pounder tries to avoid it but Palhares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pounder to the ground. Pounder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ground Pounder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Palhares prevents Pounder from improving his position.
Pounder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pounder tries to get out of the position.
Pounder holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pounder wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Palhares is pressing down on Pounder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pounder is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control the action but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Palhares might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pounder kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Palhares seems to be working for a kimura but Pounder defends the submission attempt.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Pounder is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pounder throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pounder. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares lands with a right hand.
Palhares misses with an uppercut.
Palhares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pounder misses the shot to the body.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palhares as he jumps to the side.
Palhares lands with a good body shot.
Palhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pounder.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Pounder.
Pounder misses with a shot to the body
enabling Palhares to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pounder thows a body shot but no joy.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Pounder moves out of range.
Pounder punishes Palhares's body with a nice straight punch.
Pounder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder misses the shot to the body.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Palhares trying to control but Pounder is having none of it.
Pounder tries to reverse the position but Palhares maintains control.
Palhares fails to move to back control.
Pounder tries to reverse the position but Palhares maintains control.
Palhares working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pounder looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Palhares! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lucio Palhares!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Voax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voax has chosen The Ripper as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Voax!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voax lands a two punch combo.
A cross from Voax lands.
Wells takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Voax throws a series of punches but Wells avoids them all with ease.
Wells keeps the fight on the outside.
Voax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wells tries to avoid it but Voax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wells to the ground. Wells escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voax smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Voax looks to land a combination. Wells sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Voax misses with a low kick.
Voax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voax wants to clinch but Wells slips to the side
and Wells counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wells.
A knee to the head by Wells.
It looks like Jamie Voax has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voax is looking to control Wells's arms but Wells gets an underhook and turns him. Now Voax has his back to the cage.
Voax takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voax is working Wells over against the cage.
Voax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wells prevents a body shot from Voax.
Wells using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voax has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Voax looks gassed!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wells.
Wells tries to land knees in the clinch but Voax avoids the damage to the body.
Voax lands a body punch.
Voax is working for takedown but Wells is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Voax in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wells.
Wells lands a good knee to the midsection. Voax won't want to take too many of those.
Wells lands an elbow just above Voax 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voax.
Voax tries to work over Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Wells.
Wells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Voax in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Wells.
Wells stalling the fight.
Wells misses with a knee strike.
Wells with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wells tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Voax counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voax closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wells counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wells trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Voax's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wells missing with knees to the body.
Wells tries a knee to the head but Voax blocks it.
Voax wants to break free but Wells has control.
Voax cracks Wells with a nice body shot.
Wells landing knees to the head.
Wells keeps control of Voax as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voax dodges an elbow strike from Wells.
Wells wants to stall.
Voax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voax managing to block the knees to the body from Wells.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voax is trying to break the clinch but Wells has him pressed against the cage.
Wells tries to land knees in the clinch but Voax avoids the damage to the body.
Voax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Voax misses with a series of wild punches.
Voax throws a leg kick
and Wells moves into the clinch.
Voax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wells dodges the punch combination from Voax.
Voax misses with the body kick
and Wells counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Voax wants to get back to striking at distance but Wells won't allow it.
Voax tries to throw a body punch but Wells avoids it by throwing Voax back against the cage.
Wells trying to land knees to the body.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voax.
Wells trying to control the position but instead, Voax has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wells into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wells misses with a knee to the head.
Voax drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ken Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Voax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voax is looking to break free of the clinch but Wells has double underhooks.
Voax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wells gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voax.
Voax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wells looking to throw knees to the head but Voax is blocking nicely.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voax's face.
Voax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Voax scores with a jab. Wells acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Voax lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Voax moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wells takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voax is looking to control Wells's arms but Wells gets an underhook and turns him. Now Voax has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells.
Voax goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wells prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voax.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Voax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Voax's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Voax scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wells takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Voax throws a right hand that Wells ducks under and follows up with a left that Wells also avoids with ease.
Voax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wells closes the distance and clinches.
Wells has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Voax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Voax can't get the takedown.
Wells lands a nice knee to the body.
Voax takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wells.
Wells is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Voax is defending well for now.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Voax in his tracks for a moment.
Wells looking to throw knees to the head but Voax is blocking nicely.
Voax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wells.
Wells takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voax tries to throw a body punch but Wells avoids it by throwing Voax back against the cage.
Wells prevents a body shot from Voax.
Voax trying to control the position but instead, Wells has worked for underhooks and has pushed Voax into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Voax working hard to break the clinch.
Voax can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
Voax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wells avoids it.
Wells tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wells lands a nice knee to the body.
Voax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Voax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wells lands a knee to the body.
Voax can't get the takedown.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wells looking to throw knees to the head but Voax is blocking nicely.
Voax stalling in the clinch but Wells improves position.
Knees to the body from Wells.
Wells working Voax over with knees to the body.
Wells scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Wells.
Ken Wells has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Voax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wells's elbow.
Wells throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Voax lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voax.
Voax lands a shot to the body.
Voax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voax trying to stall but Wells improves his position.
Voax lands a left hand.
Voax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voax tries to circle away but Wells has him pinned against the cage.
Wells tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wells stops a takedown attempt from Voax.
Ken Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Voax.
Voax throws a head punch that misses.
Wells trying to land knees to the body.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voax's defenses.
Voax managing to block the knees to the body from Wells.
Voax has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wells misses with a knee strike.
Voax tries to circle away but Wells has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Voax.
Voax wants a takedown but no success here.
Wells trying to land knees to the body.
Voax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Voax has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wells regains guard immediately.
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.
Voax throwing strikes from guard but Wells blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells kicks Voax off and gets to his feet.
Voax lands with a good body shot.
Wells walks into a straight right hand from Voax.
Wells tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wells uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voax.
Wells closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jamie Voax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wells is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Voax.
Voax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wells in his tracks.
Wells tries to clinch up.
Voax falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wells holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voax is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Voax managing to block the knees to the body from Wells.
Wells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voax is working for takedown but Wells is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wells lands an elbow inside.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voax.
Wells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voax is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Voax drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wells manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voax has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Voax in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wells landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Wells dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Voax's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Voax misses with the combination.
Voax is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Voax tries to bum rush Wells with a series of wild strikes but Wells uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wells keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wells counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wells.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Voax working hard to break the clinch.
Voax can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells is stalling here.
Voax comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Voax avoiding damage as Wells throws knees to the body.
Voax avoids a wild elbow strike from Wells.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voax is trying to force a seperation but Wells has the dominant position.
Voax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voax misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Wells.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wells.
Voax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voax throws a body punch but Wells moves out of range.
Wells keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voax.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wells here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wells tries to clinch but Voax moves away
and Voax decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wells's guard.
Wells is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wells scores a nice knee to the body.
Wells with a knee to the head.
Wells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voax has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Voax wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Voax lands a body punch.
Wells trying to land knees to the body.
Wells gets underhooks to prevent Voax's takedown attempt.
Wells with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wells prevents Voax from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wells.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voax has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wells working Voax over with knees to the body.
Voax is working for takedown but Wells is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Voax in his tracks for a moment.
Wells is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Voax is defending well for now.
Voax working hard to break the clinch.
Wells is trying to stall.
Voax has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wells misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voax.
Voax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Voax is predictable there
and Wells moves into the clinch.
Voax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voax has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wells trying to land knees to the body.
Wells looking to slow down the pace here.
Voax is trying to break free.
Voax tries to break free but Wells pushes him back against the cage.
Wells blocks a body shot from Voax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voax trying to control the position but instead, Wells has worked for underhooks and has pushed Voax into the cage.
Voax wants to get back to striking at distance but Wells won't allow it.
Wells is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wells's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wells dodges an elbow strike from Voax.
Wells trying to control the position but instead, Voax has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wells into the cage.
Voax is pushing Wells up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Voax lands a hook that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Voax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wells misses with a knee to the head.
Voax throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Voax tries to break free but Wells pushes him back against the cage.
Voax is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wells avoiding damage as Voax throws knees to the body.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voax managing to block the knees to the body from Wells.
Voax lands a nice uppercut.
Voax wants a takedown.
Ken Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Voax.
Voax tries to stall but Wells uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Voax wants to break free but Wells has control.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wells obliges.
Wells lands a nice knee to the body.
Wells lands an elbow just above Voax 's eye.
Voax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Voax tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Voax managing to block the knees to the body from Wells.
Voax is trying to break free.
Wells misses with a knee strike.
Wells tries a knee to the head but Voax blocks it.
Voax misses with a knee to the head.
Voax throws a punch but it's blocked by Wells.
Wells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Voax in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wells landing knees to the head.
Voax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wells landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wells just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voax's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Wells showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wells has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Wells!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Loka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorfinn Oden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Element Eighty-Pancake Land. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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20
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Loka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorfinn Oden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oden thows a body shot but no joy.
Oden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loka avoids it really well and circles away.
Oden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Loka - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Loka.
Loka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oden.
Loka throws the kick towards the body but Oden avoids it.
Loka throws a head kick but Oden moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loka.
Loka slaps away a takedown attempt from Oden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loka misses with a low kick.
Loka is looking to land body kicks.
Oden blocks a head kick by Loka.
Loka throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Thorfinn Oden has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loka thows a body kick. Oden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oden looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oden is defended easily by Loka.
Erik Loka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorfinn Oden.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Loka.
Loka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Loka throws a front kick that sends Oden stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Loka.
Oden motions for Loka to come forward. Oden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loka closes the distance and pushes Oden back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Loka.
Loka stalling.
Loka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loka lands a head kick!
Loka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loka sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Oden to the ground! Loka dives into full mount looking to finish!
Oden is rocked!
Oden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oden tries to reverse the position but Loka maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loka controlling from mount.
Oden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oden somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Oden is trying desperately to land a takedown but Loka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Oden.
Loka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loka looks for the body kick but Oden saw that one coming.
Loka scores with a punch to the head.
Loka throws a head kick that misses.
Oden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oden shoots in for a double leg but Loka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Loka cracks Oden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loka swivels and escapes.
Loka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Loka - just one landing.
Horrible takedown by Oden or perhaps it was just good defense by Loka which made him look bad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loka tries a head kick but it misses.
Loka throws a sloppy head kick and Oden moves out of range easily.
Loka throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Loka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thorfinn Oden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Loka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oden avoids a kick to the body.
Loka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oden. That did some damage!
Loka slips a jab and a cross from Oden.
Loka misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oden if he has to take too many more of those.
Oden avoids the head kick by Loka.
Loka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oden blocks a head kick by Loka.
Loka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oden can do to turn this around?
Loka gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loka tries to land knees in the clinch but Oden avoids the damage to the body.
Loka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Loka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Oden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oden tries to break free but Loka pushes him back against the cage.
Loka lands a damaging elbow.
Loka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oden avoids it.
Loka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Loka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Loka lands a damaging elbow.
Loka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Loka for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Loka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loka lands a nice elbow.
Loka lands a nice elbow.
Oden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loka pushes off an throws an elbow but Oden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oden fails to pull guard.
Oden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Loka.
Oden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loka works on Oden's body with a couple of short punches.
Loka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Erik Loka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorfinn Oden.
Loka lands an elbow just above Oden 's eye.
Loka lands an elbow inside.
Loka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loka lands an elbow just above Oden 's eye.
Oden pulls Loka into guard.
Oden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loka has managed to get both his arms back between Oden's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loka content to stall in guard here.
Oden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oden being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oden working a defensive guard here.
Oden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oden looking for a sweep. Not yet Oden, not yet.
Loka prevents Oden from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Loka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thorfinn Oden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oden is defended easily by Loka.
Loka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loka lands a nice shot that snaps Oden's head back.
Erik Loka is winning the standup battle so far.
Loka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loka tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Loka blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Loka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Loka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oden is trying to escape the position but Loka is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loka trying to control the position but Oden is working away.
Loka working away.
Oden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oden is looking to regain half guard here but Loka keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oden throws a front kick that sends Loka stumbling back into the cage.
Loka throws a head kick but Oden moves out of range.
Oden throws a leg kick but Loka moved away.
Loka looks for the body kick but Oden saw that one coming.
Loka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oden avoids the head kick by Loka.
Oden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Loka gets underhooks to prevent Oden's takedown attempt.
Erik Loka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorfinn Oden.
Oden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Loka walks away with a smile on his face. Oden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Loka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thorfinn Oden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loka moves away.
Loka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oden's calf.
Oden shoots in for a takedown but Loka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oden throws a leg kick
and Loka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oden is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loka rather than just go for the knockout.
Oden feints and then cracks Loka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loka down.
Loka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loka moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Loka. No joy for Oden on that attempt.
Oden shoots in for a takedown but Loka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Loka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Loka defending well as Oden loads up on a big left hand.
Loka has managed to clinch.
A short right from Loka.
Loka stops a takedown attempt from Oden.
Oden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oden avoids the head kick by Loka.
Oden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oden misses with a low kick.
Loka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to de liver by Loka. Beautiful body shot.
Loka blocks a low kick nicely.
Erik Loka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loka.
Oden fails with the takedown.
Loka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oden doesn't seem bothered though.
Loka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oden throws a sloppy body shot
and Loka counters with a head kick.
Oden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Loka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Loka!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jonesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mussolini comes to the cage accompanied by You gonna git bombed. Jonesy has chosen CASH MONEY as his entrance music. San Lucas Mussolini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
264 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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253 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jonesy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussolini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mussolini looks to land a body kick but Jonesy moved away.
Mussolini tries to clinch but Jonesy is having none of it.
Mussolini lands a head kick. Jonesy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like David Jonesy has been cut.
Nice body kick from Mussolini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mussolini throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jonesy looks gassed!
Mussolini moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jonesy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mussolini.
Jonesy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mussolini is looking to clinch but Jonesy is avoiding it.
Mussolini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Look low, kick high! Mussolini uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jonesy tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mussolini is absolutely delighted - when Jonesy wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). San Lucas Mussolini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reach Disadvantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, real american. Reach Disadvantage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reach Disadvantage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin avoids the head kick by Disadvantage.
Hogin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Disadvantage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Disadvantage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hogin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Disadvantage taking a bit of punishment here - Hogin scoring with strikes.
Hogin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Disadvantage is looking for a sweep.
Hogin throws a strike aimed at the side of Disadvantage's head but Disadvantage avoids it well.
Hogin working the ground and pound but Disadvantage is defending the strikes.
Hogin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here as Hogin stalls from top position.
Disadvantage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Disadvantage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hogin connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin misses with the ground and pound.
Hogin in side control, throwing shots but Disadvantage defends.
Disadvantage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hogin.
Hogin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogin trying to control the action but Disadvantage is working from the bottom.
Hogin cracks Disadvantage with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hogin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Hogin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hogin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin working the ground and pound but Disadvantage is defending the strikes.
Disadvantage throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hogin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Disadvantage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hogin landing strikes.
Disadvantage defending against the ground and pound.
Hogin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Hogin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Disadvantage sneaks back into half guard.
Hogin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hogin misses with a head shot. Disadvantage uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin postures up and lands a big shot to Disadvantage's brow.
Hogin trying to control but Disadvantage is working from the bottom.
Hogin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Disadvantage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Disadvantage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogin postures up.
Disadvantage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogin.
Disadvantage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hogin defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Disadvantage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hogin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hogin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hogin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hogin working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Disadvantage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogin lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Disadvantage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogin 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.
Disadvantage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hogin scores with a nice head shot.
Disadvantage with a poor takedown
and Hogin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogin throws a body punch but Disadvantage moves out of range.
Disadvantage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hogin.
Disadvantage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hogin lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Reach Disadvantage has been cut.
Hogin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Disadvantage's defenses.
Disadvantage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hulk Hogin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reach Disadvantage.
Hogin drops Disadvantage onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Disadvantage is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Disadvantage is rocked!
Hogin crunches a lovely knee into Disadvantage's ribcage.
Disadvantage is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogin finish him?
Disadvantage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hogin walks away with a smile on his face. Disadvantage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Disadvantage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hogin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Disadvantage seems to have recovered his senses.
Hogin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin wants to control from the top but Disadvantage keeps moving.
Disadvantage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogin throwing strikes but missing.
Hogin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hogin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disadvantage working for a triangle but Hogin defends it easily.
Hogin is looking to work some ground and pound but Disadvantage has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hogin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Disadvantage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogin lands a couple of digs.
Hogin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Disadvantage can do to turn this around?
Hogin works over Disadvantage with some ground and pound from guard.
Hogin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Disadvantage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Disadvantage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hogin passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin working the ground and pound but Disadvantage is defending the strikes.
Hogin with the ground and pound but Disadvantage regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Disadvantage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Disadvantage is looking for a sweep. Hogin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Disadvantage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hogin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Hogin connects with a nice short shot to Disadvantage's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disadvantage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Disadvantage wants to sweep but Hogin has passed to side control!
Disadvantage managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hogin.
An elbow from Hogin crashes against the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogin cracks Disadvantage with a big elbow.
Disadvantage taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reach Disadvantage's cut.
That's time! Hogin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Disadvantage.
No joy there for Disadvantage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogin has Disadvantage up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogin scores a nice knee to the body.
Disadvantage jumps guard but Hogin stands there with Disadvantage around his waist. Disadvantage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Disadvantage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hogin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Disadvantages head.
A body shot lands from Hogin.
Hogin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Disadvantage backwards.
Disadvantage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hulk Hogin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reach Disadvantage.
Disadvantage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hogin walks away with a smile on his face. Disadvantage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hogin throws a combination. Disadvantage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Disadvantage misses with a leg kick.
Hogin misses with an uppercut.
Hogin swinging wildly here.
Hogin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Disadvantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disadvantage misses with a two punch combination.
Disadvantage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogin.
Disadvantage throws a series of punches but Hogin moves out of range.
Hulk Hogin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogin checks a leg kick.
Hogin has managed to clinch.
Disadvantage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hogin walks away with a smile on his face. Disadvantage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hogin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Disadvantage was covering up waiting for the punch and Hogin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hogin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hogin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disadvantage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reach Disadvantage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Disadvantage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Disadvantage keeping full guard, as Hogin tries to pass.
Disadvantage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Disadvantage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hogin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin can't escape the position.
Hogin is working hard here to advance position.
Hogin gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Disadvantage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hogin defends it well.
Disadvantage is looking for a kimura but Hogin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Disadvantage to get the leverage.
Hogin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hogin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Disadvantage's guard.
Hogin postures up and lands a big shot to Disadvantage's brow.
Disadvantage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hogin defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hogin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogin!
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