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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Hoover (ranked 4024 p4p, 3651 weight class) and Tsuna Resler (ranked 419 p4p, 397 weight class). Hoover's entrance music is The Young Punx - Ready For The Fight. A fine choice. Marshall Hoover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tsuna Resler's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshall Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuna Resler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resler stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Resler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hoover shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoover moves out of range as Resler strikes.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resler.
Hoover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resler's waist but Resler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoover off to one side.
Resler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Resler, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Resler circles away.
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoover throws a front kick aimed at Resler's knee but Resler avoids it well.
Resler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Resler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Resler misses.
Resler blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Resler throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Resler, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Resler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resler.
Resler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Resler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Resler throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marshall Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resler misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Resler defends it nicely.
Resler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover misses with a head kick.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resler swivels and escapes.
Hoover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoover shoots in and drives through. Resler sprawls well.
Resler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hoover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hoover throws a leg kick but Resler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Resler misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resler tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Hoover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoover keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoover shoots for a double leg takedown but Resler sprawls well. He's pushed Hoover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Resler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Resler lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover staying out of range there.
Resler throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover shoots and misses
enabling Resler to counter with a crisp jab.
Resler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Resler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Resler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoover circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Resler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resler swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Resler dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
Resler throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Resler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Resler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoover somewhat.
Resler throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Resler but Resler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Resler swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Resler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Resler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Resler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Resler misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuna Resler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover fails to land the takedown.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover throws a solid leg kick but Resler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoover.
Resler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Resler throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resler defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Resler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoover tries to pull guard but Resler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Resler manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Resler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
Resler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Resler digs a right hand into Hoover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoover's gas tank.
Resler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Resler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Resler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Resler wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoover won't allow it.
Resler tries to stall but Hoover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
Resler can't break the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover prevents Resler from breaking the clinch.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Resler.
Resler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Resler wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resler lands a nice uppercut.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Resler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Resler is trying to break free.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Resler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Resler.
Resler working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Resler - that landed with a thud.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
Resler lands a body punch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Hoover can't get the takedown.
Resler is trying to break the clinch but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Resler works on Hoover's body with a couple of short punches.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoover gets an underhook and turns Resler into the cage.
Resler breaks from the clinch.
Resler throws a right hand that Hoover ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoover also avoids with ease.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Resler.
Resler tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Resler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Resler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marshall Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover throws a push kick but Resler slaps the foot to one side.
Resler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Resler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Resler tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Resler as he avoids it easily.
Resler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resler's waist but Resler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoover off to one side.
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resler.
Resler thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Resler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover.
Resler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Resler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resler tries to clinch but Hoover is having none of it.
As Resler looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Resler just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuna Resler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Resler circles away.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Resler.
Resler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Resler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Resler throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Resler lands the left hand.
Good work by Hoover as he checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Resler misses its intended target.
Resler throws a nice looking combination but Hoover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Resler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoover moves out of range as Resler strikes.
Resler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resler looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Resler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Resler circles away quickly and effectively.
Resler tries to clinch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resler defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Resler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resler is trying to force a seperation but Hoover has the dominant position.
Resler can't break the clinch.
Resler lands a body shot.
Resler is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoover has double underhooks.
Hoover looking for a takedown.
Resler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoover.
Hoover wants to take the fight to the mat but Resler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Resler lands with a light punch inside.
Hoover keeps control of Resler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
Resler wants to stall.
Resler is trying to force a seperation but Hoover has the dominant position.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Resler misses with a body punch.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover goes for a takedown attempt but Resler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Hoover tries to move into range but Resler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Resler is fending him off so far but Hoover persists. Nope, Resler circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hoover backs off Resler throws a huge counter combo but Hoover manages to avoid it all.
Resler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Resler throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Resler moves out of range of the body kick from Hoover.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Resler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoover appears to be looking for a big counter.
Resler lands a body shot.
Resler is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Resler.
Hoover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoover goes for a double leg but Resler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Resler continues to drive forward.
Resler is trying to break the clinch but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
Hoover prevents Resler from breaking the clinch.
Resler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Resler as the two fighters clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Resler lands a nice shot to the body.
Resler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Resler working hard to break the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Resler.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Resler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Resler lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Hoover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Resler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Resler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resler trying to stall but Hoover improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoover just misses with a elbow thrown towards Resler's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuna Resler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Resler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuna Resler!
In defeat, Marshall Hoover stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for my oponent.
Thank you for good, tough fight!'.
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