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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Tresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hobbs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dusk Dismantled. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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271 lbs
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260 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Tresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbs has managed to clinch.
Tresh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hobbs throws a head punch that misses.
Hobbs misses with some punches.
Hobbs working aggressively here.
Hobbs misses with some punches.
Hobbs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tresh backwards.
Tresh blocks an uppercut.
Hobbs gets underhooks to prevent Tresh's takedown attempt.
Hobbs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobbs has a couple of punches blocked by Tresh.
Tresh is trying to drag Hobbs to the mat but Hobbs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Tresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tresh tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tresh blocking some punches.
Hobbs misses with some punches.
Hobbs throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hobbs on the inside.
Hobbs just leaning against Tresh, taking a breather.
Hobbs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hobbs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tresh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tresh blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobbs.
Hobbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tresh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs struggles to land a body shot inside as Tresh controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Hobbs.
Hobbs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobbs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobbs looking to throw knees to the head but Tresh is blocking nicely.
Hobbs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tresh.
Good body shot from Hobbs.
Hobbs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tresh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs lands a shoulder strike.
Hobbs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tresh blocks it with crossed arms.
Hobbs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tresh.
Tresh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobbs tries to work over Tresh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Hobbs.
Hobbs lands with a right to the head.
Hobbs tries to throw a body punch but Tresh avoids it by throwing Hobbs back against the cage.
Hobbs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tresh up against the cage.
Hobbs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tresh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hobbs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tresh misses with a body kick.
Tresh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tresh just misses with a punch to the body.
Tresh shoots in looking for a takedown but Hobbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tresh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hobbs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tresh.
Tresh swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobbs takes a swing at Tresh's ribcage but misses.
Tresh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tresh throws a big right hand that misses.
Tresh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hobbs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tresh has Hobbs in his guard.
Tresh wants to sweep here but Hobbs controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hobbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Tresh circles away.
Hobbs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Luke Hobbs has been cut.
Tresh slips under a jab.
Hobbs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Tresh circles away.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Tresh moves out of range.
Hobbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Tresh circles away.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Tresh ducks under and follows up with a left that Tresh also avoids with ease.
Tresh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hobbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niko Tresh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tresh throws a series of punches but Hobbs moves out of range.
Tresh lunges at Hobbs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hobbs's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobbs slaps away a takedown attempt from Tresh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hobbs lands a left and a right that send Tresh crashing to the mat, dazed. Hobbs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tresh is rocked!
It looks like Niko Tresh has been cut.
Luke Hobbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tresh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Tresh moves away
and Tresh counters with a nice body shot.
Hobbs wants to clinch up but Tresh keeps it at a distance.
Tresh lands a glancing blow to the side of Hobbs's head.
Tresh misses with a takedown attempt - Hobbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Tresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tresh throws a combination. Hobbs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tresh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
Tresh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobbs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Tresh throws a series of punches but Hobbs moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Tresh.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Tresh is having none of it.
Tresh fails to land with a series of punches.
Tresh swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tresh throws a right and a left that Hobbs avoids nicely.
Hobbs is looking to clinch.
Tresh lands a head shot.
Hobbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hobbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tresh slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Hobbs takes the fight into the clinch.
Tresh tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Hobbs.
Hobbs lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs tries to work over Tresh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tresh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tresh blocks a body shot from Hobbs.
Tresh is trying to drag Hobbs to the mat but Hobbs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobbs.
Hobbs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tresh's elbow.
Nice body punch from Hobbs.
Hobbs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tresh backwards.
Hobbs has a couple of punches blocked by Tresh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tresh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tresh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobbs slows down the pace here.
Hobbs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobbs stops a takedown attempt from Tresh.
Hobbs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tresh's elbow.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hobbs tries to throw a body punch but Tresh avoids it by throwing Hobbs back against the cage.
Tresh looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobbs gets underhooks to prevent Tresh's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Hobbs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hobbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Tresh misses.
Hobbs is looking to clinch but Tresh is avoiding it.
Tresh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tresh.
Tresh fails to land with a series of punches.
Tresh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hobbs sprawls well. Hobbs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tresh gets slowly back to his feet.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tresh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tresh keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tresh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tresh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tresh lands with a straight right. Hobbs didn't see that one coming.
Tresh gets tackled into the cage by Hobbs. Hobbs maintains the clinch.
Tresh is trying to drag Hobbs to the mat but Hobbs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tresh.
Tresh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Tresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hobbs can't find room to land a body shot as Tresh controls the action.
Hobbs has a couple of punches blocked by Tresh.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobbs misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hobbs fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs stalling in the clinch but Tresh improves position.
Hobbs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tresh.
Tresh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hobbs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tresh backwards.
Hobbs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tresh.
Tresh has clasped his hands together around Hobbs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs is pushing Tresh's head away, looking to escape. Tresh manages to hold on to the position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tresh decides to stand back up.
Hobbs tries to clinch
and Tresh counters with a three punch combo that has Hobbs backing up. Hobbs nods at Tresh to acknowledge the strikes.
Tresh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hobbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hobbs tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tresh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luke Hobbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hobbs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tresh keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobbs wants to clinch up but Tresh keeps it at a distance.
Tresh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs wants to clinch up but Tresh keeps it at a distance.
Hobbs tries to clinch up but Tresh circles away and keeps his distance.
Hobbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Tresh fails with the takedown.
Hobbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Tresh circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Tresh moves out of range.
Hobbs swings for the body but Tresh moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hobbs. Those never looked like landing.
Luke Hobbs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hobbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tresh wants a takedown but no success here.
Luke Hobbs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hobbs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hobbs lands a right hand.
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!
Tresh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hobbs lands a hook that snaps the head of Tresh backwards.
Niko Tresh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tresh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Hobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hobbs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Hobbs!
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hype
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