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Event:
SSSD 14: Kirin vs Struve
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Materlak.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Materlak has the dominant position.#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Materlak scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Materlak throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak scores with a jab. Hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Materlak has managed to clinch.
Hogan working hard to break the clinch.
Hogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Hogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Materlak lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogan tries to bum rush Materlak with a series of wild strikes but Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Materlak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materlak blocks the body kick.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Materlak.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hogan 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 Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Materlak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Materlak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
Materlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Materlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.#T2##CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.
Materlak pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak is working Hogan over against the cage.#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Materlak connects with a jab.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Materlak stuns Hogan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materlak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Hogan off balance momentarily.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Hogan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Materlak scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Good shot there by Materlak.
Materlak with a jab.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hogan tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak connects with a single shot there.
Hogan tries to land a leg kick but Materlak saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Hogan takes one to the chin there.
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Materlak tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Materlak to the ground. Materlak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Hogan moves forwards but Materlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Materlak pinned against the cage. Materlak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Hogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Good shot there by Materlak.
Materlak lands with a right hand.
Hogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Materlak instigates a clinch.
Materlak lands an uppercut.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch but Materlak keeps him there for the moment.
Materlak lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Materlak.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Hogan can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Materlak jabs at Hogan's body.
Materlak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Materlak moved away.
Joe Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hogan at a distance.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Hogan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Hogan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hogan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogan misses with the combination.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Hogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Materlak clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Hogan is rocked!
Materlak gets through Hogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogans head.
A nice left hand lands by Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak. #T2#
Materlak keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hogan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Hogan didn't see that one coming.
Hogan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Materlak gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hogan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSSD 10
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Tulip saw that one coming.
Tulip lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tulip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogan.
Tulip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
Tulip throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulip looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Tulip misses with a series of wild punches.
Hogan throws a hook but Tulip avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Tulip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hogan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tulip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Hogan closes the distance but Tulip moves to the side
enabling Tulip to counter with a crisp jab.
Tulip lands a jab-cross combination.
Tulip lunges at Hogan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hogan's hand.
Hogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tulip takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tulip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan throws a push kick but Tulip slaps the foot to one side.
Tulip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tulip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Tulip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tulip sizes up Hogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hogan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hogan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tulip throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Tulip's head but Tulip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tulip tries to land a leg kick but Hogan saw it coming and moves away.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tulip has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tulip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tulip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tulip takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hogan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hogan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tulip misses with a hook. Hogan ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Tulip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hogan lands a nice looking body kick.
Hogan takes a swing at Tulip's ribcage but misses.
Hogan throws the left hand but Tulip avoids the punch easily.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hogan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hogan feints and then cracks Tulip's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tulip down. #CL2#
Hogan drives through and clinches with Tulip against the cage.
Tulip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hogan keeps control of Tulip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tulip looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tulip lands with a nice combination. Hogan backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Joe Hogan has been cut.#T4#
Hogan wants to land a leg kick but Tulip is out of range.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Tulip.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tulip cracks Hogan with an open hand slap.
Tulip throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hogan.
Tulip is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tulip throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Tulip counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tulip throws the kick towards the body but Hogan avoids it.
Hogan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Tulip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Hogan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Tulip misses.
Tulip swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Tulip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hogan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hogan misses with a double jab.
Hogan moves away from the strike by Tulip.
Tulip throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
Tulip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan looks for the body kick but Tulip saw that one coming.
Joe Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tulip connects with a single shot there.
Hogan is looking to chop away at Tulip's legs.
A quick step to the side and Tulip tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulip lands a nice hook to Hogan's body. Hogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tulip stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hogan.
Hogan wants to clinch.
Tulip misses with a straight right.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tulip.
A head kick misses from Hogan.
Tulip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tulip is out of range and Hogan settles back down.
Tulip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Tulip.
#T2#
Tulip takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hogan - that will leave a mark!
Tulip throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
Hogan motions for Tulip to come forward. Hogan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogan.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Tulip sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tulip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulip on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tulip throws a combination that misses
and Hogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tulip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tulip jabs Hogan right on the nose. Hogan blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Hogan misses. #T3#
Tulip throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tulip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tulip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hogan tries to work over Tulip's front leg with a kick but Tulip checks it.
Vinny Tulip is winning the standup battle so far.
Tulip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tulip misses with a double jab.
Hogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulip.
Tulip scores with a nice head shot.
Tulip misses the jab.
Tulip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tulip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Hogan defending well as Tulip loads up on a big left hand.
Tulip misses with an uppercut
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hogan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hogan there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tulip is out of range and Hogan settles back down.
Hogan thows a body kick. Tulip tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tulip missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan flicks out a counter leg kick but Tulip steps away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hogan checks a leg kick.
Tulip looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Tulip slips a jab from Hogan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinny Tulip will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Hogan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hogan misses with a leg kick
and Tulip counters with a left and a right that stings Hogan.
Tulip misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Tulip.
Hogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Hogan.
Hogan throws a nice head kick!
Hogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Tulip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tulip throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
Tulip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Tulip does no damage. #T1#
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Tulip checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hogan throws a chopping leg kick but Tulip manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tulip throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Hogan scores with a push kick.
Tulip loads up on a big right hand but Hogan slips the punch.
Hogan throws a wild body kick that Tulip sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Tulip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Hogan is looking for the big counter here.
Tulip throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan feints a counter leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hogan.
Tulip blocks a head kick by Hogan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Hogan misses.
Hogan is looking to score with low kicks.
Tulip will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tulip lands a nice looking body shot.
Tulip throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Tulip counters with a stiff right hand.
Tulip throws a jab when Hogan was well out of range.
Tulip swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Tulip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hogan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tulip to score with a decent uppercut.
Hogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tulip misses with the combination.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
letting Tulip counter with a right hand.
Hogan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tulip missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Tulip was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hogan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Tulip counters with a left and a right that stings Hogan.
Hogan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tulip misses with a left hand
and Hogan counters with a body kick.
Hogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Hogan misses with a leg kick.
Tulip throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hogan on the side of the head.
Tulip misses with an uppercut.
Hogan throws out a counter right but Tulip avoids it with no problem.
Tulip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Tulip throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Hogan.
Tulip throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Tulip works over Hogan's head and body with a nice combination.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulip.
Despite the aggression on Hogan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tulip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Tulip clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Hogan's cut.
That's time! Tulip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A low kick from Hogan misses
and Tulip counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tulip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Tulip cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tulip works Hogan's body with a nice hook.
Tulip works over Hogan's head and body with a nice combination.
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tulip.
Tulip is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
Tulip lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tulip misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Tulip checks a leg kick.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Tulip.
Tulip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
Tulip looks to land a left hand but Hogan moved out of range nicely.
Tulip misses with a two punch combination.
Tulip blocks the body kick.
Tulip scores with a jab.
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
Tulip swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tulip is able to avoid easily.
Tulip scores with a hook to the body. Hogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tulip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tulip will feel that in the morning.
Tulip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Hogan tries to clinch but Tulip moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulip throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
Hogan tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Tulip. Beautiful body shot.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Tulip checks it.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Tulip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Tulip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulip keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan motions for Tulip to come forward. Hogan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Tulip misses.
Tulip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulip connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
Tulip works the jab nicely.
Tulip with a jab.
Hogan throws a series of punches but Tulip moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tulip misses its target.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Hogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tulip is looking to counter punch.
Hogan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tulip crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hogan - the referee stops the clock and Tulip gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hogan. Tulip manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hogan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tulip moves out of range of the body kick from Hogan.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulip misses with a wild body shot.
Tulip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tulip misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming.
Tulip avoids the head kick by Hogan.
Tulip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulip.
Hogan unleashes a big counter combination but Tulip bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hogan misses with a left hand
letting Tulip counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Tulip had his way with Joe Hogan in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Hogan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Hogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tulip takes one to the chin there.
Hogan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tulip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tulip swats away the attempt to clinch by Hogan.
Hogan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tulip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulip throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
Hogan connects with a solid leg kick.
Tulip throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Tulip scores with a jab to the body.
Tulip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tulip looks to land a combination. Hogan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Tulip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hogan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hogan throws a leg kick which misses Tulip's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulip tries to avoid it.
Tulip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan tests Tulip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tulip misses with a hook to the body
and Hogan counters with a one-two to the body.
Tulip lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tulip throws a good cross that connects.
Hogan misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Tulip connects with a body shot that sends Hogan's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulip. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulip.
Hogan throws a jab when Tulip was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Tulip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tulip connects with a single shot there.
Tulip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hogan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulip. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogan throws a hook but Tulip blocks it.
Tulip takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tulip moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Tulip throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Tulip.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
letting Tulip counter with a right hand.
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hogan tried to score with a low kick but Tulip checks it.
Tulip throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tulip throws out a powerful jab.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tulip went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Tulip.
A telegraphed right hand from Tulip misses the target.
Hogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Tulip moved away.
Hogan looks to land a body kick but Tulip moved away.
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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
enabling Tulip to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan throws a jab when Tulip was well out of range.
Tulip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hogan.
Tulip connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Tulip showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tulip, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Tulip!
Vinny Tulip retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
SSSD 8: Nwaoge vs Vurris 2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Porfirigo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Porfirigo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hogan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hogan misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hogan! #SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porfirigo just content to control the position.
Hogan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Porfirigo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Porfirigo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Porfirigo wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Porfirigo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Porfirigo actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Porfirigo is staying active underneath Hogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Porfirigo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogan.
Hogan is trying to control. Porfirigo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hogan moves nicely into side control.
Porfirigo tries to bench press Hogan off him but Hogan keeps the position. #T3#
Porfirigo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hogan advances nicely into full mount.
Hogan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hogan with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hogan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Hogan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hogan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hogan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Porfirigo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porfirigo looks winded!
Hogan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Porfirigo is bucking up trying to escape but Hogan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Hogan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Porfirigo is surviving well by controlling Hogan's body position as best he can.
Hogan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Porfirigo is looking to escape.
Hogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Porfirigo's face.
Hogan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Porfirigo is looking to escape.
Hogan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hogan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Porfirigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Porfirigo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogan.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Porfirigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hogan sprawls well. He's pushed Porfirigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porfirigo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Porfirigo will feel that in the morning.
Nice takedown defense from Hogan. No joy for Porfirigo on that attempt.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo fails with the takedown.
Porfirigo is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hogan!
#T1#
Hogan wants to clinch but Porfirigo slips to the side
and Porfirigo counters with a straight right hand.
Porfirigo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Porfirigo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.#CL#
Hogan has Porfirigo up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porfirigo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Porfirigo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hogan tries to break free but Porfirigo pushes him back against the cage.
Porfirigo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Porfirigo has double underhooks. #BC#
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Porfirigo has closed the distance and engaged Hogan in a clinch.
Porfirigo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hogan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Hogan tries a body shot but Porfirigo blocks it.
#BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hogan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hogan thumps Porfirigo with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porfirigo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Porfirigo fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Porfirigo shoots in.
Hogan delivers a nice body kick.
Joe Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hogan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porfirigo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hogan.
Porfirigo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Porfirigo walks into a straight right hand from Hogan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hogan.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown
and Hogan counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Porfirigo moves out of range easily.
Hogan delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan cracks Porfirigo with an open hand slap.
Hogan works over Porfirigo's head and body with a nice combination.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan lands with a nice body punch.
Porfirigo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hogan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porfirigo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hogan. Porfirigo shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hogan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Porfirigo takes a step back to recover.
Porfirigo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Hogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Porfirigo doesn't seem phased though.
Hogan with the inside leg kick.
Hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Porfirigo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hogan.
A low kick lands for Hogan.
Porfirigo tries for a takedown but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hogan thumps Porfirigo with a low kick.
Hogan lands a jab.#T1#
Porfirigo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogan.
Nice body kick from Hogan.
Hogan lands a nice looking body kick.
Porfirigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick from Hogan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Porfirigo blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a single leg into guard. Hogan didn't expect that. #SUB#
Hogan is looking for a triangle but Porfirigo pushes his legs off easily.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet.
Hogan working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Porfirigo passes into side control.
Porfirigo advances nicely into full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porfirigo looking to control but Hogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joe Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogan tries to lock up and control but Porfirigo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porfirigo controlling the position easily from mount.
Porfirigo trying to control but Hogan is having none of it. #T3#
Hogan wants to control but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Hogan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Porfirigo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Porfirigo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Porfirigo has a good base and remains in mount.
Joe Hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hogan wants to hold on but Porfirigo pushes him away.
Porfirigo misses with a head shot.
Porfirigo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hogan manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Hogan, under a barage of strikes from Porfirigo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hogan's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hogan!
A less than humble Joe Hogan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'I like the taste off my blod!!!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 5
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Verdum ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Verdum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogan defends well and Verdum ends up having to push Hogan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verdum dives in for a single leg takedown but Hogan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogan tries to work over Verdum's front leg with a kick but Verdum checks it.
Verdum wants to land a leg kick but Hogan is out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Verdum.
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verdum working away.#SU2#
Verdum decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Verdum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreeze Verdum.
Verdum tries to move into range but Hogan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verdum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Verdum counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Verdum.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hogan won't allow Verdum to sweep him here.
Verdum looks winded!
Verdum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verdum trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Verdum being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Verdum working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.
Verdum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Verdum is keeping the position.
Verdum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hogan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Verdum forces his way into half guard.
Hogan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet. #T4#
Verdum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Hogan is working an open guard so Verdum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Verdum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Verdum.
Hogan misses with some punches.
Hogan lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Hogan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hogan tries to clinch up but Verdum circles away and keeps his distance.
Verdum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hogan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hogan.#TD2#
Verdum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hogan!#SU2#
Verdum decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hogan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hogan stuffs the takedown.
Verdum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Verdum is breathing heavily.
Hogan throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hogan.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verdum can do to turn this around?
Verdum swats away the attempt to clinch by Hogan.#T1#
Verdum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Verdum backs up against the cage.
Hogan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verdum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreeze Verdum.
Verdum walks into a jab.
Verdum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verdum.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Hogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verdum under the eye.
Verdum tries to land a body kick
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Verdum was not able to check. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verdum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Verdum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Verdum.
Verdum dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Verdum shoots in and drives through. Hogan sprawls well.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verdum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogan defends well and Verdum ends up having to push Hogan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogan catches Verdum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan. #T3#
Hogan feints and then cracks Verdum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verdum down.
Verdum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Verdum moves to clinch but Hogan breaks away
and Hogan counters with a leg kick.
Verdum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verdum moves forwards but Hogan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hogan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verdum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hogan throws the left hand but Verdum avoids the punch easily.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Verdum down.
Verdum misses with a takedown
and Hogan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Verdum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Hogan scores with a leg kick.
Hogan connects with a single shot there.
Joe Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 connects with a leg kick.
Hogan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hogan enables Verdum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hogan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hogan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verdum defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hogan dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hogan misses with a double jab.
Hogan connects with a crisp jab.
Hogan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verdum is out of range.
Verdum dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Hogan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verdum's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Verdum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Hogan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Verdum shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense.
Hogan leaves Verdum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Hogan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Verdum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hogan throws a combination. Verdum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hogan with the inside leg kick.
Hogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan sets himself, and Verdum steps forward looking for the clinch! Hogan avoids it this time.
Verdum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreeze Verdum.
Hogan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hogan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verdum. That did some damage!#T2#
Hogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Verdum has closed the distance and engaged Hogan in a clinch.
Verdum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogan being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Verdum breaks the clinch.
Verdum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hogan is fending him off so far but Verdum persists. Nope, Hogan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
Hogan connects with a right hand. Verdum shakes it off.#T3#
Hogan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Verdum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hogan's guard.
Verdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Verdum stands up and waves to Hogan to follow him.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Verdum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Verdum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan throws the kick towards the body but Verdum avoids it.
Joe Hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Verdum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verdum closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. Verdum pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hogan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verdum on the side of the head.
Hogan thumps Verdum with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan avoids the head kick by Verdum.
Verdum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hogan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verdum has time to react.
Hogan throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice shot lands for Hogan.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fabreeze Verdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Verdum's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hogan!
Joe Hogan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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