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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glen Hoddle (ranked 941 p4p, 775 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 121 p4p, 101 weight class). Weight comes into a darkened arena with his song building. They say that I'm Crazy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Hoddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoddle fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Hoddle looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weight misses with a wild combination.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Weight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Hoddle jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle misses with a right hand
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Weight kicks off Hoddle and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoddle moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoddle scores with a sloppy right hand. Weight should have avoided that one.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weight sprawls well. Weight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoddle gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoddle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoddle throws out the jab.
Weight has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hoddle missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Weight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight slips a jab from Hoddle.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight throws a right and a left that Hoddle avoids nicely.
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!
Weight clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoddle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoddle with a body shot.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weight looks to land a combination. Hoddle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Weight catches Hoddle right on the button with a cross.
Glen Hoddle's cut is getting worse.
Hoddle tries to clinch up.
Hoddle lands a nice hook to Weight's body. Weight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Hoddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weight as he jumps to the side.
Weight is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Hoddle shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Weight.
Welter Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hoddle eats them both and turns towards Weight to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hoddle dives in for a single leg takedown but Weight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weight manages to break the clinch.
Weight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoddle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoddle loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Welter Weight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoddle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weight circles away.
Hoddle swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Hoddle takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Hoddle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weight defends it nicely.
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a two punch combo.
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches.
Hoddle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoddle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weight throws out a counter right but Hoddle avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches.
Weight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoddle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weight keeping hold of Hoddle's head, controlling as best he can.
Hoddle wants to take a breather but Weight is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weight trying to control but Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle throws a strike but Weight avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hoddle won't allow Weight to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Weight has wrist control.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Weight has wrist control.
Weight is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hoddle distracts Weight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weight is looking to stand up but Hoddle isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weight's head.
Hoddle stands and throws Weight's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weight parries the strikes from Hoddle easily there. Hoddle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Weight to escape.
Hoddle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Weight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Weight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoddle tries to score with some ground and pound. Weight controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle working the ground and pound from side control.
Hoddle working the body and head with strikes.
Weight is trying to get back to his feet.
Weight is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hoddle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoddle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weight sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Weight is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hoddle.
Weight avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hoddle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hoddle is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoddle.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoddle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoddle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoddle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoddle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hoddle working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Weight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hoddle is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hoddle.
Weight is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoddle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Weight wants to control but Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hoddle cracks Weight with a big right hand but Weight just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hoddle is looking to take a break and control but Weight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoddle cracks Weight with a big right hand but Weight just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoddle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoddle connects with a nice short shot to Weight's temple.
Hoddle winds up and cracks Weight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weight is rocked!
Weight wants to get back to full guard but Hoddle has passed into side control.
Weight is still in real trouble! Can Hoddle finish him?
Hoddle trying to control the position but Weight is working away.
Hoddle is really struggling to control Weight but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
The strikes coming from Hoddle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle trying to control the action but Weight is working from the bottom.
Hoddle landing strikes.
Weight is looking for a sweep.
Weight struggling a bit here.
Weight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoddle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoddle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight 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.
Hoddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weight trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom.
Hoddle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weight has managed to get both his arms back between Hoddle's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Hoddle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoddle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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