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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jorgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Jorgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugh Jorgan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jorgan.
Tanner closes the distance and clinches.
Jorgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Jorgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jorgan is trying to push Tanner away but Tanner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tanner really is a fat lump.
Tanner has picked Jorgan up - he's going for a ride! Tanner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jorgan tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgan trying to control from the bottom.
Tanner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jorgan trying to control but Tanner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tanner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jorgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jorgan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanner stopping the sweep attempt from Jorgan.
Jorgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jorgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jorgan defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jorgan darts in trying to clinch
and Tanner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jorgan!
Jorgan gets back to half guard.
Jorgan manages to get to full guard.
Tanner throwing strikes but missing.
Jorgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanner is one step ahead there.
Jorgan working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jorgan trying to keep a closed guard but Tanner is proving a slippery customer.
Tanner lands a couple of elbows.
Tanner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jorgan is trying to control the position but Tanner postures up.
Jorgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jorgan drops back looking for a leg! Tanner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanner manages to kick Jorgan off! Jorgan jumps back into Tanner's guard.
Jorgan tries to stand but Tanner is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanner's guard.
Tanner is refusing to be controlled, as Jorgan sits in half guard.
Jorgan is looking for a kimura but Tanner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jorgan to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner is doing well to control the position and prevent Jorgan from advancing to side control.
Jorgan is looking to take a break and control but Tanner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Leo Tanner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Jorgan in a clinch.
Tanner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jorgan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jorgan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tanner.
Tanner throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jorgan could be in trouble here!
Tanner trying to control momentarily.
Tanner working for a choke but Jorgan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgan rolls, trying to escape but Tanner keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgan just trying to survive but Tanner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jorgan is trying to get back to his feet but Tanner has full control of the position and if anything, Jorgan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tanner is trying to stick to Jorgan's back but Jorgan is turning into Tanner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tanner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jorgan.
Jorgan wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Tanner wants to sweep but no luck.
Tanner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jorgan is aware though and is defending well.
Jorgan drops back looking for a leg! Tanner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanner manages to kick Jorgan off! Jorgan jumps back into Tanner's guard.
Jorgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tanner dives on top into guard.
Jorgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tanner manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner is trying to hold Jorgan in close to prevent damage but Jorgan has managed to pass into half guard.
Jorgan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jorgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jorgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner is not content to let Jorgan control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan seems to be working for a kimura but Tanner defends the submission attempt.
Jorgan is trying to control. Tanner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tanner is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorgan.
Jorgan slips a nice elbow through Tanner's hands, connecting with Tanner's forehead.
Jorgan trying to control from Tanner's half guard. Tanner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Jorgan from controlling successfully.
Tanner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jorgan on the ground.
Tanner has Jorgan pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorgan slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugh Jorgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jorgan shoots in for a double leg but Tanner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jorgan throws a wild body kick that Tanner sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Tanner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanner clinches with his opponent.
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner instigates a clinch.
Tanner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jorgan regains guard immediately.
Tanner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jorgan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tanner, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Jorgan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jorgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jorgan slows the pace down.
Tanner is not content to let Jorgan control the position.
Tanner is trying to control Jorgan's posture but Jorgan avoids it.
Jorgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanner keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jorgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tanner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jorgan wants to stand but Tanner is controlling his arm.
Jorgan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jorgan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jorgan slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Tanner.
Tanner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to hold on but Jorgan postures up.
Jorgan wants to control the pace but Tanner is squirming around nicely.
Jorgan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tanner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jorgan blocks Tanner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jorgan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tanner taking shots to the head.
It looks like Leo Tanner has been cut.
Jorgan looking to control but Tanner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tanner tries to hold on but Jorgan pushes him away.
Tanner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorgan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tanner turns into him and now he's in Jorgan's guard.
Jorgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jorgan is tightening it up a little... Tanner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tanner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tanner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jorgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hugh Jorgan!
Hugh Jorgan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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