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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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280 lbs
19 - 2 - 0 |
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225 cm
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215 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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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hype
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