HWP65: Dibs vs Barsanti PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Matheus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharik Modovie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Matheus
vs
Modovie

190 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

194 cm
19
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Matheus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sharik Modovie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matheus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Modovie paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Modovie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Modovie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Modovie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Matheus tries to hold on but Modovie postures up.
Modovie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Modovie tries to control but Matheus wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matheus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Modovie trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modovie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Modovie looking to control but Matheus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Modovie lands a nice shot to the head.
Matheus tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matheus is working hard here to advance position.
Modovie avoids the attempt from Matheus to control.
Modovie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matheus is looking to get to half guard.
Modovie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matheus is desperately trying to improve his position but Modovie has a good base and remains in mount.
Modovie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Modovie tries to control but Matheus wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modovie lands a big shot there that rocks Matheus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Modovie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Matheus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Matheus regains half guard.
Matheus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Modovie throwing shots but Matheus is blocking nicely.
Matheus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Modovie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matheus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modovie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Modovie trying to control but Matheus is working from the bottom.
Matheus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Modovie is one step ahead there.
Modovie stays in close to Matheus's body and controls the position.
Modovie wants to control from the top but Matheus keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Modovie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Modovie with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharik Modovie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Matheus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Modovie to the mat! Modovie manages to get full guard.
Matheus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Modovie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matheus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Matheus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Modovie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matheus has managed to get both his arms back between Modovie's legs - danger averted.
Matheus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Modovie is keeping the position for now.
Matheus advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matheus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Modovie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matheus is chipping away with strikes.
Modovie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matheus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Modovie is staying active underneath Matheus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Matheus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Modovie is looking for a sweep. Matheus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matheus tries to pass to full mount but Modovie defends it.
Matheus wants to control but Modovie is keeping him busy.

Modovie actively working from the bottom here.
Modovie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matheus tries to free his leg and advance position but Modovie is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Modovie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matheus to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modovie trying to control the position.
Modovie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Matheus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matheus won't allow Modovie to sweep him here.
Modovie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matheus's guard.
Modovie trying to control but Matheus is working from the bottom.
Matheus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matheus is trying to keep Modovie in close.
Modovie trying to control the position from guard on top but Matheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matheus is adopting a defensive guard.
Modovie trying to control the position from guard on top but Matheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Modovie tries to free his leg and advance position but Matheus is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Modovie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Matheus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Matheus misses with a takedown
and Modovie counters with a series of strikes. Matheus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matheus fails with the takedown

so Modovie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Modovie wants to pass the guard but Matheus is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matheus is on top in guard.

Matheus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matheus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Modovie is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matheus postures up.
Matheus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matheus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sharik Modovie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matheus has control of an arm but Modovie manages to advance to Matheus's back!
Modovie not allowing Matheus to control his hands.
Even with his hooks in, Modovie manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Modovie keeps control of the position easily here as Matheus tries to buck him off.
Modovie struggling to land strikes to the head as Matheus covers up.
Matheus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Modovie's guard. Nice work there by Matheus.

Modovie is looking to sinch up a triangle. Matheus throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Modovie's body to avoid the submission. Modovie has instead reached around Matheus's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Modovie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sharik Modovie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Stith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stith comes to the cage accompanied by

target=blank>Numa Numa . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stith
vs
Mountain

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Stith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stith fails to land the takedown.
Stith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mountain but Mountain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mountain shoots in and drives through. Stith sprawls well.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stith with a poor takedown

and Mountain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Stith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mountain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mountain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mountain passes to side control.
Mountain wants to control but Stith is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mountain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Mountain swings around for an armbar but Stith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mountain's guard.
Stith preventing the sweep.

Stith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mountain, up you get!
Mountain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stith but Stith pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stith throws a series of punches but Mountain moves out of range.
Stith with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mountain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stith's guard now.
Mountain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stith keeping moving, preventing Mountain from controlling successfully.

Mountain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mountain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mountain looks gassed!
Mountain won't allow Stith to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stith keeping full guard, as Mountain tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mountain looking to sit in guard and control but Stith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stith tries to stand but Mountain is controlling from the bottom.

Mountain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stith is aware though and is defending well.
Stith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stith is looking to stand up but Mountain won't let him.
Stith stopping the sweep attempt from Mountain.
Stith wants to stand and escape but instead Mountain has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mountain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mountain trying to control the position from guard on top but Stith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mountain tries to free his leg and advance position but Stith is retaining full guard.
Mountain trying to control the position from guard on top but Stith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Mountain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stith was covering up waiting for the punch and Mountain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stith wants to stand and escape but Mountain is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stith with a poor takedown

and Mountain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mountain.
Mountain tries to free his leg and advance position but Stith is retaining full guard.
Mountain advances to half guard.
Mountain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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

Mountain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stith won't allow Mountain to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mountain seems to be looking for submissions.
Tom Mountain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mountain trying to control the pace.
Mountain prevents Stith from standing back up.

Mountain looking for a submission but Stith manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Mountain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mountain controls the position from side control.

Mountain has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mountain yanks on the arm and Stith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mountain.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Mountain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raz Zar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larson Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Greenwood's choice of entrance music: Urge Overkill - Girl you'll be a woman soon. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Larson Greenwood enters the cage!

Zar
vs
Greenwood

190 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

195 cm
21
223 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Zar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Greenwood!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greenwood darts in and clinches Zar up against the cage.
Greenwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Raz Zar has been cut.
Greenwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greenwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zar fails to pull guard.
Greenwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zars head.
Zar is breathing heavily.
Greenwood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zar tries to pull guard but Greenwood won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raz Zar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenwood digs a right hand underneath Zar's ribcage. Zar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greenwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Greenwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Greenwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greenwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zars head.

Zar is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Greenwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Zar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greenwood throws a big uppercut that drops Zar! More strikes from Greenwood and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zar lies dazed against the cage as Greenwood celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larson Greenwood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Resina
vs
McCormick

187 cm
23
222 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

198 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Resina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Branden McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resina throws a nice looking combination but McCormick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Resina feints and as McCormick raises his hands in defense, Resina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Resina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Resina wanted to stand there but McCormick had control of the position.
McCormick working a defensive guard but Resina manages to pass into side control anyway.
McCormick stops Resina from passing to mount.

Resina stands up.
Jonas Resina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Resina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCormick blocks the body kick.

Resina clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resina goes for a takedown attempt but McCormick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCormick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Resina avoids it really well and circles away.
McCormick is looking to land body kicks.
McCormick tries for a takedown but Resina circles away easily

and Resina moves into the clinch.
McCormick looks gassed!
A short uppercut from Resina.
McCormick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonas Resina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Branden McCormick.
Resina tries for a takedown. No joy.

Resina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Resina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Resina delivers a nice body kick.
Resina is looking to slow McCormick down with leg kicks.

Resina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCormick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCormick keeping moving, preventing Resina from controlling successfully.
Resina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Resina trying to control the position from guard on top but McCormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCormick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Resina wants to control from the top but McCormick keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Resina gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Resina has McCormick up against the cage in a clinch.
Resina avoiding damage.

Resina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Resina lands a high kick!
McCormick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Resina goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Resina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Resina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Resina.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCormick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Resina closes the distance and clinches.
Resina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Resina is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCormick stalling in the clinch but Resina improves position.

Resina pulls guard effortlessly.
Resina keeping moving, preventing McCormick from controlling successfully.
Resina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCormick trying to control the position from guard on top but Resina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Resina dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Resina closes the distance and clinches.
Resina avoiding damage as McCormick throws knees to the body.
McCormick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Resina walks away with a smile on his face. McCormick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCormick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Resina.
Resina tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCormick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Resina somewhat.
Resina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCormick momentarily.
McCormick is breathing heavily.
A jab from Resina does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Resina.
Resina scores with a kick to the body.

Resina moves into the clinch.

Resina jumps guard.

Resina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McCormick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Resina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCormick has managed to get both his arms back between Resina's legs - danger averted.
Resina looking for a sweep. Not yet Resina, not yet.

Resina has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McCormick off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McCormick with a lazy takedown attempt

and Resina counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Resina.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McCormick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Resina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Resina wants to control from the top but McCormick keeps moving.
Resina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McCormick is looking for a triangle but Resina pushes his legs off easily.
McCormick is trying to keep Resina in close.
Resina wants to pass the guard but McCormick is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCormick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCormick is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCormick leaves Resina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Resina. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Resina gets a clinch.
Resina lands a body punch.
Resina connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.

Resina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCormick misses with a takedown attempt
and Resina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Resina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Resina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Resina fails to land the takedown.
Resina fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCormick checks it well.
Resina is looking to slow McCormick down with leg kicks.
Resina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCormick leaves Resina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Resina dodges the punch combination from McCormick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Resina dominated that second round.
That's time! Resina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Resina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jonas Resina is winning the standup battle so far.
Resina doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McCormick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Resina kicks off McCormick and gets to his feet.
McCormick tries for a takedown but Resina circles away easily

and Resina counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCormick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Resina trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCormick is just holding on here. Resina manages to take his back.
Resina lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick trying to control the position but Resina manages to sink in the hooks.
Resina trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jonas Resina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Resina throwing damaging strikes from the back! McCormick could be in trouble here!

McCormick defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McCormick trying to control the action but Resina just sinks the hooks in.
McCormick avoids the strikes from Resina.
Resina avoiding McCormick 's attempts to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCormick tries to break free.
McCormick trying to control the position but Resina manages to sink in the hooks.
Resina lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Resina.

Resina tightening his grip on McCormick, looking for the choke.
McCormick covering up well under a series of strikes from Resina.

McCormick is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Resina gets his way!
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Resina's guard. Nice work there by McCormick.
McCormick looking to sit in guard and control but Resina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Resina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCormick can do to turn this around?
Resina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Resina wants to pass the guard but McCormick is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
McCormick managing to control the position.
Resina wants to control from the top but McCormick keeps moving.
McCormick looking to control.
Resina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Resina stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Branden McCormick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resina keeps McCormick at a distance using the push kick.
Resina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Resina doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McCormick counters with a single leg into guard. Resina didn't expect that.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonas Resina.
Well Resina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Resina!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between frank Duncombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Duncombe
vs
Ryan

190 cm
24
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
22
243 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, frank Duncombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryan wants to clinch.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duncombe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duncombe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duncombe paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryan lands a knee to the body.
Duncombe is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duncombe's defenses.

It looks like frank Duncombe has been cut.
Ryan lands a knee to the body.
Duncombe letting Ryan take a breather here.
Duncombe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Duncombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncombe shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.

Ryan lands a big head kick that sends Duncombe tumbling to the mat! Ryan takes a step backwards and waves Duncombe back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Duncombe is rocked!
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duncombe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryan.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duncombe tries to clinch up
and Ryan counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Duncombe! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Ryan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mui Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Torro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mui Thai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thai
vs
Torro

205 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mui Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benito Torro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torro misses with a wild body shot.
Torro connects with a jab.

It looks like Mui Thai has been cut.
Torro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thai's hands.
Benito Torro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torro missing with a left hand there. Thai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torro throws a shot from downtown. Thai moves away and avoids it.
Torro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thai throws out the jab.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Torro.
Thai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torro counters with a left to the body.
Thai misses with a wild combination.
Torro ducks under a wild hook from Thai.
Torro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown. Torro tries to sprawl out of it but Thai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Mui Thai's cut is getting worse.
Torro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Thai is rocked!
Torro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torro jabs at Thai's body.
Torro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torro moves out of range of the strikes.
Torro connects with a superb combination that knocks Thai out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Torro before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Thai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benito Torro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smithsonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Hebert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hebert
vs
Smithsonian

185 cm
24
217 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

205 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Hebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Smithsonian!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithsonian shoots in for a takedown but Hebert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hebert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithsonian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hebert tries to clinch up.
Smithsonian throws a sloppy head kick and Hebert moves out of range easily.
Hebert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hebert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hebert moves in looking to clinch but Smithsonian pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Hebert as Smithsonian shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithsonian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hebert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smithsonian.
Hebert moves in looking to clinch but Smithsonian pushes him off.
Hebert tries to clinch up.
Hebert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hebert tries to clinch up but Smithsonian circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hebert moves into the clinch successfully.
Smithsonian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hebert lands a nice elbow.
Smithsonian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Hebert.
Hebert looking to throw knees to the head but Smithsonian is blocking nicely.
Hebert with a knee to the head.
Hebert looking to throw knees to the head but Smithsonian is blocking nicely.
Hebert is pressed up against the cage. Smithsonian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hebert down to the mat. Hebert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithsonian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hebert is looking to clinch but Smithsonian is avoiding it.
Smithsonian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smithsonian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smithsonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hebert.
Smithsonian has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithsonian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hebert defends it nicely.
Hebert wants to clinch.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithsonian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smithsonian shoots for a double leg takedown but Hebert sprawls well. He's pushed Smithsonian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hebert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hebert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hebert doesn't manage to clinch there - Smithsonian circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithsonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Hebert tries to clinch but Smithsonian is having none of it.

Hebert drives through and clinches with Smithsonian against the cage.
Hebert lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smithsonian jumps guard but Hebert stands there with Smithsonian around his waist. Smithsonian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hebert using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hebert misses with a knee to the head.
Hebert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smithsonian up against the cage.
Hebert lands a good knee to the midsection. Smithsonian won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hebert obliges.
Smithsonian looks gassed!
Hebert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smithsonian blocks it with crossed arms.
Hebert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smithsonian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Hebert - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Smithsonian tightens his grip and picks Hebert up, before dumping him to the ground. Hebert manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithsonian looking to pass the guard.
Hebert is looking to stand up but Smithsonian isn't so interested in that idea.
Hebert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smithsonian on the ground.
Smithsonian tries to free his leg and advance position but Hebert is retaining full guard.
Hebert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hebert pushes Smithsonian off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hebert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hebert tries to clinch but Smithsonian moves out of range.

Hebert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hebert lands a good knee to the midsection. Smithsonian won't want to take too many of those.
Smithsonian is working for takedown but Hebert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hebert lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hebert stops a takedown attempt from Smithsonian.
Hebert unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hebert connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smithsonian's face.
Hebert lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smithsonian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hebert working Smithsonian over with knees to the body.
Hebert lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smithsonian is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hebert lands a knee to the head.
Hebert working Smithsonian over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hebert.
Hebert lands a damaging elbow.
Hebert displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smithsonian up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hebert here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smithsonian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hebert walks away with a smile on his face. Smithsonian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sam Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smithsonian.
Smithsonian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smithsonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hebert.
Hebert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smithsonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Smithsonian shoots in for a takedown but Hebert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hebert tries to clinch up.
Hebert tries to clinch there but Smithsonian circles away.
Hebert moves in looking to clinch but Smithsonian pushes him off.
Hebert tries to clinch but Smithsonian is having none of it.
Hebert tries to clinch but Smithsonian moves out of range.
Hebert tries to clinch but Smithsonian is having none of it.
Hebert tries to clinch up.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch but Smithsonian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Smithsonian gets a takedown into half guard.
Smithsonian throws a strike but Hebert avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithsonian pushes down on Hebert's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Smithsonian seems to be working for a kimura but Hebert defends the submission attempt.
Hebert wants to get back to his feet.

Smithsonian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hebert defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hebert manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hebert tries to clinch there but Smithsonian circles away.
Hebert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hebert tries to clinch up but Smithsonian circles away and keeps his distance.

Hebert moves into the clinch.
Hebert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hebert lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hebert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smithsonian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hebert is looking to clinch but Smithsonian is avoiding it.
Hebert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sam Hebert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hebert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smithsonian fails with the takedown.
Smithsonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hebert.

Smithsonian tries to keep at a distance but Hebert has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebert holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hebert lands a knee to the body.
Smithsonian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smithsonian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithsonian tries to pull guard but Hebert holds him up against the cage and eventually Smithsonian drops back down to his feet.
Hebert gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hebert.
Hebert comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hebert stalling.
Hebert lands a knee to the head.
Hebert stalling.
Smithsonian jumps guard but Hebert stands there with Smithsonian around his waist. Smithsonian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sam Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smithsonian.
Smithsonian tries to score a body lock takedown but Hebert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hebert tries a knee to the head but Smithsonian blocks it.
Hebert is pressed up against the cage. Smithsonian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hebert down to the mat. Hebert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hebert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnny Smithsonian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hebert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithsonian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hebert tries to clinch there but Smithsonian circles away.
Sam Hebert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hebert moves into the clinch.
Smithsonian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hebert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hebert is looking to clinch but Smithsonian is avoiding it.

Hebert closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Hebert.
Hebert slowing the pace effectively.
Hebert landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithsonian has Hebert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hebert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Hebert.
Hebert utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Hebert.
Hebert lands a knee to the head.
Hebert lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hebert.
Hebert utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hebert.
Hebert lands a knee to the head.
Hebert gets underhooks to prevent Smithsonian's takedown attempt.
Hebert misses with a knee strike.
Smithsonian takes an elbow to the temple.
Hebert throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebert is pressed up against the cage. Smithsonian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hebert down to the mat. Hebert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smithsonian shoots in but Hebert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hebert tries to clinch up but Smithsonian circles away and keeps his distance.
Smithsonian looks to land a left hand but Hebert moved out of range nicely.
Smithsonian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hebert circles away.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smithsonian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smithsonian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hebert is looking to clinch.
Smithsonian fails with the takedown.
Sam Hebert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hebert has Smithsonian up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hebert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hebert, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hebert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eetu Rauhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JP Hoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eetu Rauhanen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rauhanen
vs
Hoss

192 cm
25
225 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
23
288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eetu Rauhanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JP Hoss!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoss misses with a low kick.
JP Hoss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauhanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like JP Hoss has been cut.

Hoss closes the distance and clinches.
Rauhanen blocks an elbow strike.
Hoss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rauhanen avoids it.
Hoss pushes Rauhanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Eetu Rauhanen has been cut.
Hoss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hoss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoss throws an elbow but misses.
Rauhanen wants to break free but Hoss has control.

Hoss drops Rauhanen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rauhanen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hoss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rauhanen.
Hoss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rauhanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rauhanen is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoss lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoss.
Hoss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hoss.

Eetu Rauhanen's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoss pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rauhanen is defending well for now.
Hoss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauhanen backwards.

Eetu Rauhanen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rauhanen tries to circle away but Hoss has him pinned against the cage.
Hoss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rauhanen.
Hoss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoss landing knees to the body.
Hoss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoss misses with a knee to the head.
Hoss with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauhanen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoss misses with a knee strike.
Hoss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rauhanen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoss.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoss lands a hook that snaps the head of Rauhanen backwards.
Hoss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Eetu Rauhanen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hoss prevents Rauhanen from breaking the clinch.
Hoss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauhanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoss misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoss displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rauhanen up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhanen avoiding damage as Hoss throws knees to the body.

Rauhanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoss misses with a low kick.
Rauhanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoss throws and low kick but Rauhanen moves out of range easily.
Rauhanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoss.
Hoss tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauhanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rauhanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoss with a jab.
Hoss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rauhanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauhanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoss.
A shot to the body from Hoss misses
and Rauhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoss throws a sloppy body shot
and Rauhanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rauhanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoss.
Hoss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rauhanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rauhanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rauhanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JP Hoss dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rauhanen!
Hoss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rauhanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rauhanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rauhanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauhanen throws a right and a left that Hoss avoids nicely.
Hoss tries to clinch up.
Hoss throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rauhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rauhanen is looking to slow Hoss down with leg kicks.
Hoss is breathing heavily.
Hoss misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rauhanen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoss checks a low kick from Rauhanen.
Hoss throws a big shot that misses.
Hoss wants to clinch up but Rauhanen keeps it at a distance.
Rauhanen misses with a low kick as Hoss jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rauhanen.
Rauhanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rauhanen throws a nice looking combination but Hoss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rauhanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rauhanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rauhanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rauhanen works over Hoss's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauhanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rauhanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rauhanen throws a sloppy head kick and Hoss moves out of range easily.
Rauhanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rauhanen tries to bum rush Hoss with a series of wild strikes but Hoss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eetu Rauhanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rauhanen lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoss is looking to clinch but Rauhanen is avoiding it.
Rauhanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoss misses with a double jab
and Rauhanen counters with a left and a right that stings Hoss.

That has opened up JP Hoss's cut even more.
Rauhanen cracks Hoss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rauhanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hoss in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhanen feints and then cracks Hoss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoss down.
Eetu Rauhanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rauhanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rauhanen scores with a three punch combo!
Rauhanen wants to land a leg kick but Hoss is out of range.
A nice combination there by Rauhanen.
Hoss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rauhanen counters with a straight right hand.
Rauhanen scores with the left hand. Hoss knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whack! Rauhanen lands a heavy head kick that drops Hoss. The ref tackles Rauhanen to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hoss was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Eetu Rauhanen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reibs Dibs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barsanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barsanti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bawitdaba. Josh Barsanti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reibs Dibs's chin.

Dibs
vs
Barsanti

190 cm
24
232 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
21
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reibs Dibs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Barsanti!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsanti slips a jab and a cross from Dibs.
Barsanti throws a front kick aimed at Dibs's knee but Dibs avoids it well.
Dibs moves in looking to clinch but Barsanti pushes him off.
Barsanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dibs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barsanti throws out the jab.
Dibs moves out of range of the body kick from Barsanti.
Dibs cracks Barsanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Barsanti - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barsanti throws a shot from downtown. Dibs moves away and avoids it.
Dibs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dibs throws a shot from downtown. Barsanti moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Dibs blocks the low kick.
Barsanti throws out a loose jab but Dibs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Barsanti.
Barsanti lands a head shot.
Dibs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barsanti.
Barsanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Dibs off the cage and back into rage.
Dibs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barsanti circles away quickly and effectively.
Barsanti throws the left hand but Dibs avoids the punch easily.
Dibs misses with a combination

and Barsanti counters with a nice right hand that sends Dibs toppling to the canvas! Dibs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barsanti finish him?!

Dibs is rocked!
Dibs is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Barsanti has cracked Dibs with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Barsanti lands another huge swinging hook and Dibs tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dibs, before Barsanti can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Barsanti!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OneRound Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin's entrance music is real american. A fine choice. Sapp is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bab sapp sucks after 10 seconds!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hogin
vs
Sapp

170 cm
25
280 lbs
18 - 1 - 0

166 cm
25
289 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

♦Xplode Nutrition♦

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OneRound Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hogin drops Sapp with a beautiful combination! Sapp stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hogin is looking for the KO!

Sapp is rocked!

It looks like OneRound Sapp has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogin finish him?
No joy there for Hogin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Hogin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Hogin misses with a wild combination.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Hogin or perhaps it was just good defense by Sapp which made him look bad.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sapp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sapp circles away quickly and effectively.
OneRound Sapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Hogin loads up on a big right hand but Sapp slips the punch.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogin swinging wildly here.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogin throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Sapp lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hogin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Hogin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sapp.
OneRound Sapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sapp, as that shot connected.
Hogin throws a sloppy head kick and Sapp moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Hogin misses.
Sapp tests Hogin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Sapp. No joy for Hogin on that attempt.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp slips under a jab.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Hogin throws an overhand right that lands on Sapp's shoulder, as Sapp tries to avoid the shot.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Hogin throws an overhand right that lands on Sapp's shoulder, as Sapp tries to avoid the shot.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapp.
Hogin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sapp looks for the body kick but Hogin saw that one coming.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hogin.
Hogin throws a series of punches but Sapp moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sapp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Hogin misses with a wild combination.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on OneRound Sapp'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.

Hogin throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Sapp cracks Hogin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hogin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogin moves out of range of the body kick.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sapp circles away quickly and effectively.
Hogin tries to bum rush Sapp with a series of wild strikes but Sapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sapp misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Hogin moves out of range of the body kick from Sapp.
Horrible takedown by Hogin or perhaps it was just good defense by Sapp which made him look bad.
Hogin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sapp circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Sapp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogin throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Hogin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sapp circles away quickly and effectively.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Sapp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sapp tests Hogin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hogin.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogin swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Hogin misses.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hulk Hogin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogin misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Sapp scores with a jab to the head.
Hogin avoids a kick to the body.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Sapp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Hogin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Hogin misses with a wild combination.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Hogin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hogin misses with a two punch combination.
Hogin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hogin's head.
A combination from Hogin does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Hogin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hogin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Hogin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sapp throws a head kick that half lands.
Sapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OneRound Sapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on OneRound Sapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sapp misses with a head kick.
Hogin misses with a two punch combination.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Sapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sapp.
Hogin throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
Sapp scores with a nice strike.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Hogin misses with a double jab.
Hogin misses with a two punch combination.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Hogin throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
A head kick from Sapp lands but Hogin takes it in his stride.
Hogin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Sapp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Hogin throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
Hogin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hogin throws a series of punches but Sapp avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Sapp throws a nice head kick!
Sapp lands with a nice body kick.
Sapp throws the kick towards the body but Hogin avoids it.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Sapp.
Hogin tries to bum rush Sapp with a series of wild strikes but Sapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Hogin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Hogin looks to land a combination but Sapp avoids it well.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Hogin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Sapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin misses with a few strikes there.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Sapp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sapp misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hogin misses with the combination.
Sapp scores with a nice body kick.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Hogin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Sapp lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Hogin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sapp cracks Hogin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogin misses with a wild combination.
Hogin throws a right hand that Sapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sapp also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Hogin.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Hogin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sapp circles away quickly and effectively.
Hogin misses with a two punch combination.
Sapp dodges the punch combination from Hogin.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Sapp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hogin's head.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Hogin tries to bum rush Sapp with a series of wild strikes but Sapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OneRound Sapp really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on OneRound Sapp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hogin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hogin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sapp defends it nicely.
Sapp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Hogin misses.
Sapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Sapp there.
Hogin takes one to the chin there.
Hogin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sapp moves out of range of the body kick.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hogin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin throws a right and a left that Sapp avoids nicely.
Hogin misses with a few strikes there.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hogin throws a good cross that connects.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp moves away from the strike by Hogin.
Hogin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Hogin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sapp slips a jab and a cross from Hogin.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hogin misses with a jab, cross combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head kick misses from Sapp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp keeps Hogin at a distance using the push kick.
Sapp lands a head kick!
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Hogin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sapp pinned against the cage. Sapp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sapp lands with a slapping head kick.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp lands a with a good body shot.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogin swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Sapp thows a body kick. Hogin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Hogin swinging wildly here.
Hogin fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Nice straight punches there by Sapp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sapp.
No joy there for Hogin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Hogin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sapp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Sapp scores with a nice head shot.
Hogin throws a nice looking combination but Sapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Hogin.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OneRound Sapp dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on OneRound Sapp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Hogin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Hogin does no damage.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Sapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hogin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick
and Hogin counters with a three punch combo that has Sapp backing up. Sapp nods at Hogin to acknowledge the strikes.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sapp throws a body kick that misses.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Hogin tries to bum rush Sapp with a series of wild strikes but Sapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogin swinging wildly here.
Sapp misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OneRound Sapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp throws a body kick that misses.
Hogin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogin misses the target.
Hogin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Hogin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hogin misses with a hook. Sapp ducked under it nicely.
Hogin misses with a few strikes there.
Sapp throws a lazy head kick
and Hogin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sapp walks into a stiff left hand from Hogin.

That has opened up OneRound Sapp's cut even more.
Sapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sapp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Hogin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Sapp.
Sapp lands with a kick to the temple. Hogin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Hogin.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Sapp lands with a right hand.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Hogin looks to land a combination but Sapp avoids it well.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sapp.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Hogin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hulk Hogin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Hogin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hogin throws a right and a left that Sapp avoids nicely.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Sapp.
Hogin throws an overhand right that lands on Sapp's shoulder, as Sapp tries to avoid the shot.
Sapp throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sapp as Hogin shoots in.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
A head kick by Hogin misses
and Sapp counters with a head kick.
Hogin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sapp misses with a head kick.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Sapp lands with a kick to the temple. Hogin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogin blocks a head kick by Sapp.
Sapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Sapp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sapp has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OneRound Sapp!
OneRound Sapp is the new heavyweight champion!

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