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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ben tumbling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by The Faint - The Geeks Were Right. Paul Hogan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ben tumbling!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by tumbling.
tumbling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hogan, who protects the arm well.
tumbling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
tumbling working away.
tumbling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
tumbling working away.
tumbling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hogan, who protects the arm well.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
tumbling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hogan, who protects the arm well.
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tumbling is trying to get an arm triangle but Hogan is defending well.
tumbling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hogan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hogan wants to control but tumbling postures up.
Hogan is not content to let tumbling control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hogan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
tumbling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hogan, who protects the arm well.
tumbling looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Hogan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hogan manages to work his way to half guard, despite tumbling's best efforts.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hogan is controlling tumbling's position as best he can from this difficult position.
tumbling wants to pass the guard but Hogan is defending well.
tumbling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
tumbling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogan sees it coming and defends easily.
tumbling is thwarting Hogan's attempts to control the position.
tumbling is looking for a kimura here.
Hogan keeping hold of tumbling's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
tumbling is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
tumbling preventing the sweep.
Hogan has control of tumbling's left arm, preventing tumbling from doing any damage.
Hogan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hogan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
tumbling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hogan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Hogan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hogan lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from tumbling.
Hogan stuffs the takedown attempt from tumbling. tumbling gets slowly back to his feet.
Hogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ben tumbling.
Hogan instigates a clinch.
Hogan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
tumbling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogan.
Hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hogan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. tumbling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ben tumbling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
tumbling has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
tumbling dives in and grabs Hogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes down on tumbling's head and hops out.
Hogan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent tumbling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
tumbling shoots in looking for a takedown but Hogan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing tumbling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paul Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ben tumbling.
Hogan lands with a good body shot.
Hogan thuds his right hand into tumbling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
ben tumbling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with tumbling but tumbling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
tumbling with a poor takedown
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. tumbling is trying to defend but Hogan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tumbling tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hogan drops an elbow to the side of tumbling's head.
tumbling is pressing down on Hogan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogan prevents tumbling from getting back to his feet.
Hogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogan postures up and lands a big shot to tumbling's brow.
tumbling working a defensive guard here.
Hogan pushing down on tumbling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
tumbling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hogan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing tumbling to regain full guard.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tumbling keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
tumbling wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hogan postures up in tumbling's guard and throws a big left but tumbling blocks it.
Hogan distracts tumbling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as tumbling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
tumbling wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
tumbling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogan.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Paul Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hogan is working tumbling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
tumbling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hogan postures up in tumbling's guard and throws a big left but tumbling blocks it.
Hogan lands a couple of digs.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of tumbling's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hogan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hogan clinches.
tumbling has Hogan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. tumbling pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hogan tumbling to the mat - tumbling dives into Hogan's guard.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but tumbling is proving a slippery customer.
tumbling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
tumbling postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hogan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of tumbling, into his guard.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan cracks tumbling with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tumbling pushes Hogan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hogan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
tumbling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
tumbling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
tumbling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
tumbling tries for a takedown but Hogan circles away easily
and Hogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan scores with a nice head shot.
tumbling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Hogan scores with a three punch combo!
Hogan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good exchange - Hogan coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has tumbling up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hogan drops down looking for an ankle pick but tumbling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hogan stuffs the takedown.
Paul Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ben tumbling.
Hogan takes the fight into the clinch.
tumbling is pressed up against the cage. Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag tumbling down to the mat. tumbling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
tumbling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
tumbling looking to pass the guard.
tumbling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hogan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now tumbling has Hogan in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan stands and throws tumbling's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan scoring with punches and elbows.
Hogan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hogan working the ground and pound from side control.
tumbling is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hogan is controlling him well.
Hogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Paul Hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt tumbling will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hogan stands up and beckons tumbling to his feet.
Hogan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck tumbling on the side of the head.
Hogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
tumbling shoots and misses
and Hogan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hogan works the jab nicely.
tumbling with a poor takedown
and Hogan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
tumbling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogan.
ben tumbling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
tumbling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hogan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hogan 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hogan!
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energy
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