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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayden Machinator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machinator has chosen Queen - 'We Will Rock You' as his entrance music. Rayden Machinator will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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178 cm
25
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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192 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Hogan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayden Machinator! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Machinator wants to clinch. Machinator scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hogan tries to roll over but Machinator keeps him under control. Machinator throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Machinator is just content to waste time from the top position. Hogan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Hogan working a defensive guard here.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hogan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machinator! Machinator bucks up and throws Hogan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Machinator. Hogan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machinator counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hogan's guard now. Hogan keeping moving, preventing Machinator from controlling successfully. Machinator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machinator drops back looking for a leg! Hogan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hogan manages to kick Machinator off! Machinator jumps back into Hogan's guard. Hogan keeping moving, preventing Machinator from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machinator wanted to stand there but Hogan had control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Machinator is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Machinator is looking to stand up but Hogan won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machinator trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom. Machinator throws a big right hand that misses. Hogan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Machinator is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hogan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hogan has escaped and now he's on top! Machinator controls Hogan momentarily but Hogan frees himself. Hogan postures up in Machinator's guard and throws a big left but Machinator blocks it.
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. Machinator wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position. Machinator looking for a sweep. Not yet Machinator, not yet. Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machinator is keeping the position for now. Hogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hogan lands a couple of elbows. Hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machinator's head. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hogan trying to control but Machinator is working from the bottom. Machinator trying to control the position.
Hogan stands up from Machinator's guard - Hogan perhaps looking for a knockout. Machinator doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hogan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machinator won't be happy with that. 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 Mikey Hogan will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machinator tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hogan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Machinator! Hogan cracks Machinator with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the head. Machinator is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hogan has hold of Machinator's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machinator manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mikey Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Machinator tries to lock up and control but Hogan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Machinator can't escape the position.
Machinator takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Hogan won't let Machinator get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Hogan controlling from mount. Machinator is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hogan with a couple of short strikes. Hogan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machinator is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hogan avoids the attempt from Machinator to control. Hogan landing shots from mount. Hogan working Machinator over with strikes here. Hogan lands a big elbow.
Machinator is rocked! Hogan controlling from the full mount. BOOM! Hogan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Machinator is still in real trouble! Can Hogan finish him? Hogan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machinator?
Machinator tries to hold on but Hogan pushes him away. Machinator seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hogan raining down hammerfists from mount. Machinator is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Hogan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Hogan controlling the pace for now. Machinator is looking to improve his position but Hogan isn't that keen on the idea. Machinator swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Hogan punishing his opponent with strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Machinator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hogan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hogan punishing his opponent with strikes. Machinator wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away. Hogan controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You get the feeling that Machinator really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hogan raining down hammerfists from mount. Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Machinator throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hogan. What's that going to do exactly? Hogan controlling his opponent. Hogan working the ground and pound effectively.
Hogan is in the full mount, landing strikes. Hogan unloading with bombs! Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machinator wants to control but Hogan is having none of it. Hogan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Machinator taking shots to the head. Machinator's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Hogan punishing his opponent with strikes. Hogan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machinator?
Hogan dominating with strikes here. Hogan lands a nice shot to the head. Hogan wants to control the pace but Machinator is squirming around nicely. Hogan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Machinator swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Hogan tries to control but Machinator wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Hogan dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Machinator with a poor takedown and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hogan is trying to control. Machinator wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Machinator is trying to stand back up but Hogan is controlling him
Hogan slips a nice elbow through Machinator's hands, connecting with Machinator's forehead. Hogan is looking to stall here but Machinator recovers full guard. Hogan distracts Machinator with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Machinator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Machinator looking for a guillotine here but Hogan defends easily.
Hogan passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machinator on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hogan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Hogan with good strikes from the mount here! Hogan lands with some strikes. Hogan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machinator is looking to escape. Hogan avoids the attempt from Machinator to control. Hogan with shots to the head and body - Machinator looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hogan controlling the position easily from mount. Hogan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Machinator tries to hold on but Hogan pushes him away. Machinator swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Hogan avoids the attempt from Machinator to control. Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Hogan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Machinator looks a forlorn figure.
Hogan working the ground and pound effectively.
Machinator is looking to improve his position but Hogan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machinator is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hogan with shots to the head and body - Machinator looks very uncomfortable down there. Hogan cracks Machinator with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Hogan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Machinator takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hogan's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Hogan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
96% |
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