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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumbo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jumbo Tyson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dee Nutz's chin.

Tyson
vs
Nutz

187 cm
27
245 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jumbo Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dee Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutz shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Nutz shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Nutz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nutz showed some decent athleticism there.

Nutz is looking for a kimura but Tyson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nutz to get the leverage.
Nutz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nutz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nutz.
Nutz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Nutz is looking for a kimura here.

Nutz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nutz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Nutz eventually gives up the hold.
Nutz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nutz stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutz takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Dee Nutz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson throws a shot to the body.

Tyson rushes Nutz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.
Jumbo Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Nutz.
Nutz looks gassed!
Nutz is trying to pull guard but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Nutz is controlling him.

Tyson breaks the clinch.
Nutz fails with the takedown.

Nutz ducks straight into an uppercut from Tyson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Nutz manages to regain guard straight away.

Nutz is rocked!
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nutz has wrist control.
Tyson looking to sit in guard and control but Nutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tyson pushes Nutz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to clinch but Nutz moves out of range.
Nutz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nutz shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Nutz hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jumbo Tyson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Hazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woods's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Before I forget. Hazuki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shenmue Theme. Jason Woods could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryo Hazuki's chin.

Woods
vs
Hazuki

190 cm
23
177 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

189 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Hazuki!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hazuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Woods wants to clinch up but Hazuki keeps it at a distance.
Hazuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.

Woods rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Woods tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Woods back against the cage.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from Woods.
Woods can't find room to land a body shot as Hazuki controls the action.
Hazuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Woods has double underhooks.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Woods scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hazuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woods struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki wants a takedown but no success here.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
Hazuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woods tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Woods back against the cage.
Woods struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
Woods tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Woods back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazuki.
Woods lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hazuki is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
Hazuki tries to circle away but Woods has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazuki.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
Woods misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tries to work over Hazuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Woods misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woods tries to work over Hazuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from Woods.
Woods missing with knees to the body.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Woods back against the cage.
Hazuki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Woods tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Woods back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
Hazuki blocks a body shot from Woods.
Woods misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woods tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Woods back against the cage.
Woods struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hazuki blocks a body shot from Woods.
Woods misses with a body punch.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
Hazuki is working for takedown but Woods is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jason Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.

Hazuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hazuki cracks Woods with a good jab.

It looks like Jason Woods has been cut.
Woods avoids the head kick by Hazuki.
Hazuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods checks a low kick from Hazuki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Hazuki cracks Woods with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Woods looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hazuki finish him?

Woods is rocked!
Hazuki connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Woods out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Hazuki!
Our winner, Ryo Hazuki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crowley Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Osbourne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr Crowley. 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.

Osbourne
vs
Masatupo

175 cm
31
157 lbs
29 - 11 - 0

180 cm
34
158 lbs
22 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crowley Osbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Osbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Masatupo.

Masatupo gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Osbourne gets back to half guard.
Masatupo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osbourne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masatupo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masatupo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osbourne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Osbourne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masatupo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masatupo tries to free his leg and advance position but Osbourne is retaining full guard.
Masatupo controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne is trying to hold Masatupo in close to prevent damage but Masatupo has managed to pass into half guard.
Masatupo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Osbourne looking for submissions off his back.
Osbourne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osbourne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Masatupo is working Osbourne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Osbourne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masatupo is aware though and is defending well.
Masatupo trying to control but Osbourne is working from the bottom.

Osbourne working for submissions but it's allowed Masatupo to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne tries to roll over but Masatupo keeps him under control.

Masatupo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masatupo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Osbourne is pressing down on Masatupo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Masatupo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Osbourne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masatupo has Osbourne in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne trying to control but Masatupo is working from the bottom.
Osbourne is really struggling to control Masatupo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masatupo keeping full guard, as Osbourne tries to pass.
Osbourne trying to control but Masatupo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osbourne is looking to advance position but Masatupo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osbourne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osbourne tries to hold on but Masatupo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Crowley Osbourne will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Osbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Masatupo moves out of range easily.
Osbourne tried to score with a low kick but Masatupo checks it.
Osbourne moves into range and connects with a jab.

Masatupo tries to sprawl but Osbourne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Masatupo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osbourne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osbourne's back!

Masatupo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Osbourne taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Haiki Masatupo!
Haiki Masatupo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pants On tha Ground. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ling
vs
Jackson

180 cm
29
178 lbs
27 - 8 - 0

186 cm
27
187 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

160!
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ling.
Ling throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ling can pounce on him.
Pao Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ling.
Nice takedown defense from Ling. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.

Ling moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Ling.
Ling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ling prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Ling tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson works on Ling's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lings head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ling.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Ling misses.
Ling thows a body shot but no joy.
Ling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Ling moves into the clinch.

Ling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ling moved out of range nicely.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson passes Ling's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Ling tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Ling defending well.
Ling is not content to let Jackson control the position.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ling is not content to let Jackson control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Ling's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ling.

Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ling turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Ling is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ling looking to pass the guard.
Ling trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Ling postures up.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ling defends well.
Ling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ling throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ling is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ling throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Ling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ling.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ling is just out of range.

Ling moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Ling misses with a punch to the body.
Ling lands an uppercut.
A short left from Ling.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ling's elbow.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

Ling manages to break the clinch.
Ling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ling feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Ling throws an off balance right hand

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ling is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ling prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Ling blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Ling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.

Ling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ling misses the target.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Ling misses.
Ling misses with a right hand

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Ling fights it but they end up in guard.
Ling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Rashad Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Ling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson trying to control but Ling is having none of it.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ling kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ling tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jackson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Jackson but it's paid off an Ling is forced to tap! Nice work by Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashad Jackson!
Our winner, Rashad Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hogin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to real american. Hulk Hogan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hogin
vs
Hogan

170 cm
34
276 lbs
54 - 23 - 2

178 cm
30
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 54 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Hogin sprawls well.

Hogin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hogin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hogin scores with a couple of nice shots.

Hogin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogan sees it coming and defends easily.

Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hogin drops an elbow to the side of Hogan's head.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
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!
Hogan manages to get to full guard.
Hogin postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
Hogin won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.

Hogan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hogin defends it easily.
Hogin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That has opened up Hulk Hogan's cut even more.
Hogin scoring with some ground and pound.

Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogin is aware though and is defending well.
Hogin with a nice head shot there.

Hogan is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin loads up on a big left hand. Hogan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hogin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hogan can't hide his disappointment, as Hogin celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxime Roland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Vilas Boas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vilas Boas has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Maxime Roland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Roland
vs
Vilas Boas

192 cm
26
212 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

194 cm
27
217 lbs
15 - 15 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxime Roland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Vilas Boas !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vilas Boas looks gassed!
Vilas Boas tries to break free but Roland pushes him back against the cage.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Vilas Boas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Roland moves into the clinch.
Roland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Lucas Vilas Boas 's cut even more.
Vilas Boas avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas looking to stall.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Roland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vilas Boas 's defenses.
Vilas Boas avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Roland.
Vilas Boas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The cut above Lucas Vilas Boas 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland lands an elbow inside that Vilas Boas shrugs off.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vilas Boas 's brow.
Vilas Boas has a couple of punches blocked by Roland.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Roland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vilas Boas 's defenses.
Vilas Boas avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Roland prevents Vilas Boas from breaking the clinch.
Vilas Boas takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland lands an elbow inside.
Roland misses with an elbow strike.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Roland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Roland takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Roland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vilas Boas 's brow.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roland is looking to break free of the clinch but Vilas Boas has double underhooks.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Vilas Boas is trying to break the clinch but Roland has him pressed against the cage.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vilas Boas avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
Vilas Boas tries to break the clinch but Roland is controlling the position.
Roland working hard to break the clinch.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas looking to slow down the pace here.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vilas Boas misses with some punches.
Vilas Boas avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Roland wants to break free but Vilas Boas has control.
Vilas Boas looking to throw knees to the head but Roland is blocking nicely.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas blocks the elbow strike.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vilas Boas 's brow.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilas Boas blocks the elbow strike.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxime Roland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Vilas Boas '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.

Roland has Vilas Boas up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Vilas Boas wants to stall.
Roland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Roland.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roland prevents a body shot from Vilas Boas .
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Roland lands an elbow just above Vilas Boas 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Vilas Boas blocks the elbow strike.
Vilas Boas blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vilas Boas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roland blocks it with crossed arms.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maxime Roland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas has had enough of the clinch but Roland keeps him there for the moment.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roland.

Lucas Vilas Boas 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vilas Boas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roland lands a damaging elbow.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vilas Boas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but Roland blocks it.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vilas Boas has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vilas Boas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roland prevents Vilas Boas from breaking the clinch.
Vilas Boas struggles to land a body shot inside as Roland controls his hands.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vilas Boas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Roland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vilas Boas scores with a sloppy right hand. Roland should have avoided that one.

Roland clinches up with Vilas Boas and pushes him back against the cage.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vilas Boas 's brow.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vilas Boas is trying to stall.
Vilas Boas blocks the elbow strike.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Vilas Boas blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vilas Boas connects with a knee to the head.
Vilas Boas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Roland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Roland takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vilas Boas 's brow.
Vilas Boas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas blocks the elbow strike.
Vilas Boas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Roland has had enough of the clinch but Vilas Boas keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilas Boas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vilas Boas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roland's face.
Vilas Boas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roland's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxime Roland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Vilas Boas 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vilas Boas clinches with his opponent.
Vilas Boas throws a head punch that misses.
Vilas Boas tries to land a knee to the head but Roland blocks with his arms.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vilas Boas 's brow.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vilas Boas tries to land a knee to the head but Roland blocks with his arms.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vilas Boas 's brow.
Vilas Boas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland misses with an elbow strike.
Vilas Boas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Vilas Boas trying to land knees to the body.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee strike.
Vilas Boas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Vilas Boas blocks the elbow strike.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike.
Roland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
Vilas Boas dodges an elbow strike from Roland.

Vilas Boas breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Vilas Boas .

Roland instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilas Boas tries to break free but Roland pushes him back against the cage.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Vilas Boas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Roland clinches up with Vilas Boas and pushes him back against the cage.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Vilas Boas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roland gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Vilas Boas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vilas Boas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Roland pushes Vilas Boas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vilas Boas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vilas Boas avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Vilas Boas avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.

Vilas Boas manages to break the clinch.
Lucas Vilas Boas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Roland pushes Vilas Boas up against the cage in a clinch.
Roland misses with an elbow strike.
Roland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vilas Boas blocks the elbow strike.

Vilas Boas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vilas Boas clinches up with Roland and pushes him back against the cage.
Vilas Boas blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Vilas Boas lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vilas Boas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Roland tries to keep at a distance but Vilas Boas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vilas Boas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolands head.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roland prevents Vilas Boas from breaking the clinch.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vilas Boas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roland blocks it with crossed arms.
Roland keeps control of Vilas Boas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vilas Boas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee strike.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maxime Roland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxime Roland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roland 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxime Roland!
Our winner, Maxime Roland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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75%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Sarkisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarkisyan has chosen George Michael - Careless Whisper as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Vilkuttaja
vs
Sarkisyan

189 cm
29
279 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

186 cm
29
218 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Knockout power

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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serge Sarkisyan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarkisyan is looking to clinch but Vilkuttaja is avoiding it.
Vilkuttaja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands a front kick.
Sarkisyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vilkuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarkisyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Sarkisyan scores with a leg kick.
Sarkisyan scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarkisyan scores with a nice strike.
Sarkisyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarkisyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vilkuttaja is breathing heavily.
Vilkuttaja takes one to the chin there.
Sarkisyan connects with the punch.
Vilkuttaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vilkuttaja tries to get into range but Sarkisyan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Vilkuttaja! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Sarkisyan scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serge Sarkisyan!
Our winner, Serge Sarkisyan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.