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Event:
LIA 16: Nice Marmot
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Dickus throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickus slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoskins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dickus misses with a hook.
Dickus looks to land a left hand but Hoskins moved out of range nicely.
Dickus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dickus missing with a left hand there. Hoskins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoskins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Dickus.
Dickus throws a looping overhand right but Hoskins ducks down to avoid it.
Dickus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoskins throws a lazy right hand but Dickus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dickus is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickus defending well as Hoskins loads up on a big left hand.
Hoskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bubba Hoskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoskins tries a low kick but Dickus avoids it.
Dickus slips under a jab from Hoskins.#T1#
Dickus lands with a straight right. Hoskins didn't see that one coming.
Hoskins throws the kick towards the body but Dickus avoids it.
Hoskins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biggus Dickus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Hoskins.
Hoskins staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Dickus.
Dickus throws a shot to the body.
Hoskins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickus.
Dickus fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoskins misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Dickus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dickus throws a body punch but Hoskins moves out of range.
Hoskins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dickus defends it well.
Hoskins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoskins misses with a body punch
and Dickus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoskins ducks under a wild hook from Dickus.
And Hoskins tries to counter it with a takedown but Dickus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dickus misses with a looping left.
Hoskins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickus moves away.
A big right from Dickus misses.
Dickus avoids the body shot from Hoskins.
#T2#
Dickus fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Hoskins shoots in and gets a takedown into Dickus's guard.
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.
Hoskins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dickus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoskins is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickus pulls Hoskins in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoskins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hoskins preventing the sweep.
Hoskins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dickus has control of Hoskins's left arm, preventing Hoskins from doing any damage.
Hoskins lands a couple of digs.
Dickus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoskins on the ground.
Hoskins trying to control but Dickus is working from the bottom.
Dickus wants to stand and escape but Hoskins is having none of it.
Hoskins working some strikes from top position.
Hoskins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dickus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoskins controls the pace.
Hoskins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dickus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoskins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dickus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Hoskins throwing strikes from guard but Dickus blocks nicely.
Dickus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoskins lands a couple of digs.
Hoskins working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoskins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoskins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoskins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dickus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dickus tries to get out of the position.
Hoskins content to stall in guard here.
Dickus looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickus, not yet.
Hoskins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoskins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoskins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoskins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Biggus Dickus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hoskins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dickus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoskins throws a right hand that misses
and Dickus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dickus throws a hook but Hoskins blocks it.
Hoskins slips a jab from Dickus.
Hoskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dickus swivels and escapes.
Hoskins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dickus moves out of range as Hoskins throws a body kick.
Hoskins misses with a body kick.
Hoskins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Dickus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickus throws a hook but Hoskins avoids it easily.
Dickus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hoskins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoskins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dickus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoskins can do to turn this around?
Dickus misses with a looping right.
Hoskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickus counters with a left to the body.
Hoskins swings for the body but Dickus moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dickus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hoskins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Dickus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoskins.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoskins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dickus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dickus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dickus digs a good hook to Hoskins's body.
Hoskins throws the kick towards the body but Dickus avoids it.
Hoskins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dickus moves out of range as Hoskins strikes.
Dickus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoskins momentarily.
Dickus lands a really nice looking cross but Hoskins seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Bubba Hoskins has been cut.
Hoskins is breathing heavily.
Dickus throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoskins.
The crowd cheers as Hoskins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dickus doesn't seem phased though.
Hoskins walks into a left hand.
Dickus misses with a straight left.
Hoskins with a poor takedown
and Dickus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggus Dickus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Hoskins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoskins with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Dickus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hoskins! Dickus lets Hoskins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
A jab from Hoskins misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dickus misses the target.
Hoskins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickus.
Dickus thuds his right hand into Hoskins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biggus Dickus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoskins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dickus counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Hoskins is rocked!
Dickus throws a looping overhand right but Hoskins ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Dickus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoskins sprawling to the canvas! Hoskins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dickus finish him?!
Hoskins is still on wobbly legs! Can Dickus finish him?
Dickus throws an overhand right that has Hoskins reeling! Dickus follows up with more punches and Hoskins is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biggus Dickus!
A less than humble Biggus Dickus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
LIA 11: We Believe In Nothing
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Farty gets caught napping as Hoskins dives in and scores a takedown. Farty manages to retain guard.
Hoskins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farty wants to sweep here but Hoskins controlling him for the moment.
Hoskins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoskins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farty is trying to keep Hoskins in close.
Hoskins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoskins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoskins is in close to Farty's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoskins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farty is trying to keep Hoskins in close.
Hoskins 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.#T1#
Hoskins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoskins postures up and lands a big shot to Farty's brow.
Hoskins trying to control but Farty is working from the bottom.
Hoskins postures up.
#SUB2#
Farty has his foot on Hoskins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoskins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoskins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoskins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoskins distracts Farty with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoskins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Farty on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Farty is trying to maintain the position but Hoskins is very close to passing his half guard.
Farty looks winded!#T2#
Hoskins working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Juju Farty has been cut.
Hoskins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
That has opened up Juju Farty's cut even more.
Hoskins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoskins really is a fat lump.
Hoskins slips a nice elbow through Farty's hands, connecting with Farty's forehead.
Hoskins working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
Juju Farty's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juju Farty's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Hoskins!
Our winner, Bubba Hoskins, 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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Event:
LIA 6: Don't Be Fatuous
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Hoskins misses with a head kick.
Hoskins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nierer takes a swing at Hoskins's ribcage but misses.
Hoskins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Nierer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Nierer moves into the clinch.
Hoskins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nierer has Hoskins pressed against the cage.
Hoskins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nierer is leaning against Hoskins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoskins really is a fat lump.
Nierer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Nierer - that landed with a thud.
Hoskins is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nierer.
Nierer stalling against the cage.
Hoskins wants to take the fight to the mat but Nierer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Hoskins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nierer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nierer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nierer prevents the takedown attempt.
Nierer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nierer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoskins backwards.
Nierer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nierer scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Nierer to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nierer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Nierer.
Stalling in the clinch from Nierer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nierer.
Nierer pushes Hoskins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Nierer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nierer stalling against the cage.
Nierer has Hoskins pushed against the cage.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uri Nierer.
Hoskins has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Hoskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nierer has knocked Hoskins down with a huge combo! Nierer steps away and waves a wobbly Hoskins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Hoskins is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Hoskins has been cut.
Nierer cracks Hoskins's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Hoskins slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Nierer can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uri Nierer!
An out of breath Uri Nierer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
LIA 2: The Bums Lost
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Gomez blocks a jab.#TD#
Hoskins feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Hoskins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoskins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoskins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoskins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoskins.
Hoskins 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.
Gomez has Hoskins pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoskins defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hoskins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoskins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.#T1#
Hoskins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Hoskins is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gomez has his foot on Hoskins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoskins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoskins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoskins with a nice head shot there.
Hoskins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoskins really is a fat lump.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoskins scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoskins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoskins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Gomez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hoskins doesn't defend quickly enough and Gomez has managed to lock this one up! Can Hoskins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gomez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Gomez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Palmer tries to clinch but Hoskins moves away #TD2#
and Hoskins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palmer won't be happy with that.
Palmer tries to buck Hoskins off but Hoskins is having none of it.
Hoskins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hoskins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Palmer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoskins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoskins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palmer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoskins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Palmer gets back to full guard.
Hoskins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoskins stands up over Palmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hoskins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palmer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoskins has managed to get both his arms back between Palmer's legs - danger averted.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Hoskins controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Palmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoskins is controlling him.
Hoskins landing with the ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hoskins has eaten all the pies!
Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoskins is one step ahead there.
Hoskins with a nice head shot there.
Hoskins stays in close to Palmer's body and controls the position.
Hoskins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoskins is fighting to break Palmer's control of his arms but Palmer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hoskins trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoskins postures up and lands a big shot to Palmer's brow.
Hoskins is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmer has wrist control.
Hoskins scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoskins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palmer trying to strike off his back.
Hoskins working some strikes from top position.
Hoskins postures up and lands a big shot to Palmer's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoskins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoskins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoskins lands a couple of digs.
Hoskins cracks Palmer with a solid left hand.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Hoskins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoskins working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hoskins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoskins stands up over Palmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoskins distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoskins is working Palmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoskins connects with a couple of short punches.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Hoskins from controlling successfully.
Hoskins cracks Palmer with a solid left hand.
Hoskins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoskins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoskins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoskins distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoskins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB#
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Hoskins pushes his legs off easily.
Hoskins stands up over Palmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoskins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoskins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoskins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoskins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palmer's head.
Hoskins stands up over Palmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hoskins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palmer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoskins has managed to get both his arms back between Palmer's legs - danger averted.
Hoskins scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Hoskins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Hoskins shows good takedown defense.
Hoskins with the counter takedown but Palmer avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hoskins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Palmer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Palmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoskins circles away.
#TD2#
Hoskins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Palmer was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoskins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoskins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoskins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoskins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Palmer trying to control the position.
Hoskins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoskins landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hoskins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoskins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoskins is working Palmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoskins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoskins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoskins lands a couple of elbows.
Hoskins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoskins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoskins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Hoskins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palmer can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoskins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoskins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palmer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Hoskins lands strikes from half guard.
Hoskins is taking a breather. Palmer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hoskins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Palmer gets full guard.
Bubba Hoskins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoskins distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoskins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoskins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Hoskins working some strikes from top position.
Hoskins wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Hoskins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoskins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoskins stands and throws Palmer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Palmer is not content to let Hoskins control the position. #T3#
Hoskins working the ground and pound.
Hoskins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoskins lands a nice forearm strike.
Palmer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Palmer can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoskins working the ground and pound.
Palmer is trying to control Hoskins's posture but Hoskins avoids it.
Palmer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
Hoskins scores with punches from side control.
Palmer is trying to control Hoskins's posture but Hoskins avoids it.
Hoskins working the ground and pound.
Hoskins wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.
Hoskins is chipping away with strikes.
Hoskins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Palmer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hoskins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Check out the look on Hoskins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hoskins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Palmer some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Hoskins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Palmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Hoskins as Palmer shoots in.
Hoskins throws a low kick but Palmer avoids it.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoskins.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Hoskins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoskins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoskins misses with a low kick as Palmer jumps back.
Hoskins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoskins takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Hoskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Palmer moves into range and clinches up with Hoskins.
Hoskins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoskins is working for takedown but Palmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoskins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoskins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Hoskins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoskins wants a takedown but no success here.
Randy Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Hoskins.
Hoskins managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Hoskins has Palmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoskins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palmer avoids it.
Palmer stalling the fight.
Hoskins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palmer prevents it.
Palmer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoskins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoskins blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Palmer jumps guard and drags Hoskins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Palmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoskins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoskins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Hoskins working some strikes from top position.
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoskins.
Palmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoskins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palmer's head.
Palmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoskins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoskins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Palmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoskins is aware though and is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hoskins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoskins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palmer wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Hoskins throws a body kick that misses.
Hoskins misses with an uppercut
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoskins misses the jab.
Palmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoskins sprawls well. He's pushed Palmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoskins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palmer defends well and Hoskins ends up having to push Palmer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Palmer wants to clinch.
Hoskins swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmer.
Palmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoskins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palmer somewhat.#T4#
Palmer checks a low kick from Hoskins.
Hoskins misses with a body shot.
Hoskins misses with a looping left.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoskins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Hoskins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Palmer!
Hoskins cracks Palmer with a big right hand but Palmer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Palmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoskins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoskins trying to control the position but Palmer is working away.
Hoskins is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoskins scoring with punches and elbows.
Randy Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Hoskins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Hoskins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoskins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Hoskins!
After winning the bout, Bubba Hoskins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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