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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Wall (ranked 25308 p4p, 4839 weight class) and Marshall Hoover (ranked 535 p4p, 460 weight class). Hoover has chosen The Young Punx - Ready For The Fight as his entrance music. Marshall Hoover will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshall Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wall throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A combination from Hoover does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoover.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Hoover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Hoover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoover shoots in but Wall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wall but Wall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wall connects with a leg kick.
Hoover pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wall is out of range and Hoover settles back down.
Wall is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Hoover.
Good work by Hoover as he checks the leg kick.
Hoover blocks a head kick by Wall.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoover blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall misses with a head kick.
Wall throws a head kick that misses.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Hoover looks to move away, Wall throws a big counter combo but Hoover just gets out of the way.
Hoover dodges the punch combination from Wall.
Owen Wall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Wall catches Hoover right on the button with a cross.
Wall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoover is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoover works over Wall's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Owen Wall has been cut.
Wall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoover is out of range.
Wall motions for Hoover to come forward. Wall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wall throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoover dives in for a single leg takedown but Wall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoover looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wall. Hoover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A good leg kick by Wall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Wall circles away easily
and Wall counters with a series of strikes. Hoover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wall with the inside leg kick.
Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wall throws a low kick but Hoover moves out of range easily.
Wall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown. Wall tries to sprawl out of it but Hoover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoover misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wall throws a push kick but Hoover slaps the foot to one side.
Hoover lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wall throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wall lands a jab.
Hoover tries to move into range but Wall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown but Wall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Wall avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wall.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoover.
Wall lands a two punch combo.
Wall misses with a low kick.
Wall is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wall throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
Wall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Hoover. No joy for Wall on that attempt.
As Wall backs off Hoover throws a huge counter combo but Wall manages to avoid it all.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown. Wall tries to sprawl out of it but Hoover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall throws a low kick but Hoover avoids it.
Wall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover feints a jab promting Wall to slip. Hoover then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoover, pushing him back against the cage.
Wall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Wall manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wall breaks the clinch.
Hoover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Wall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Wall's cut.
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.
Wall misses with a head kick.
And Hoover tries to counter it with a takedown but Wall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Hoover shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Hoover shoots in.
An inside leg kick from Wall misses.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Hoover.
A swing and a miss from Wall.
Wall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wall but Wall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wall but Wall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.
Wall wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Hoover is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoover is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wall to keep the fight standing.
Wall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wall manages to break the clinch.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wall connects with a leg kick.
Hoover throws a leg kick but Wall moved away.
Marshall Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoover.
Wall misses with a low kick as Hoover jumps back.
Wall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wall throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wall throws a head kick that misses.
Wall throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Hoover lands with a kick to the temple. Wall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wall counters with a series of strikes. Hoover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall lands a front kick.
Wall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall misses with the combination.
Hoover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wall. That's going to slow Hoover down.
Wall misses with a few strikes there.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense.
Hoover avoids a kick to the body.
Hoover fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoover checks the leg kick.
Hoover wants to slow Wall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoover blocks a leg kick.
Wall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wall is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Wall misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wall avoids it really well and circles away.
Wall avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wall.
Wall tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Hoover avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Wall misses with a low kick.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense.
Wall throws a leg kick which misses Hoover's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoover tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Wall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wall tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
As Wall backs off Hoover throws a huge counter combo but Wall manages to avoid it all.
Hoover shoots for a takedown but Wall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wall. That's going to slow Hoover down.
Hoover misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoover blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Wall.
Hoover shoots in and drives through. Wall sprawls well.
Hoover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wall can pounce on him.
Owen Wall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover with the inside leg kick.
Wall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wall misses with a head kick.
Wall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoover can do to turn this around?
Hoover throws a combination. Wall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Owen Wall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Wall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owen Wall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoover swinging wildly here.
Wall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoover darts in looking for a takedown but Wall gets double underhooks and turns Hoover into the cage.
Hoover misses with a takedown
and Wall counters with a three punch combo that has Hoover backing up. Hoover nods at Wall to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoover with a nice calf kick.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Hoover.
Wall is looking to clinch.
Hoover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wall swivels and escapes.
Wall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Hoover blocks the low kick.
Wall scores with a leg kick.
Hoover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wall.
A head kick misses from Wall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall misses with a low kick.
As Wall backs off Hoover throws a huge counter combo but Wall manages to avoid it all.
Hoover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wall's head.
Wall misses with a low kick.
That kick from Wall tenderised Hoover's leg. Hoover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoover wants to land a leg kick but Wall is out of range.
Hoover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoover lands a leg kick that knocks Wall off balance momentarily.
Wall fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoover is defended easily by Wall.
Wall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wall tries to land a leg kick but Hoover saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Hoover with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoover with a poor takedown
and Wall counters with a one-two to the body.
Wall throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover.
Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wall throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Wall moves out of range.
Wall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Wall misses.
Hoover chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover connects with a solid leg kick.
Wall doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoover circles away.
Wall wants to clinch.
Wall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoover.
Wall tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
Wall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoover blocks the leg kick.
Hoover goes for a double leg but Wall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wall continues to drive forward.
A nice combination there by Wall.
Wall slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover shoots in but Wall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Wall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoover is out of range and Wall settles back down.
Hoover misses with a takedown
and Wall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoover checks a low kick from Wall.
Hoover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wall.
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!
Hoover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wall with the inside leg kick.
Hoover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wall's head.
Wall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoover.
Hoover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marshall Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen Wall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wall tries to land a leg kick but Hoover saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Wall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wall 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Owen Wall!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Owen Wall!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Owen Wall!
Owen Wall wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Marshall Hoover had this to say: 'Congratulations for my oponent.
Thank you for good, tough fight!'.
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RATING
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