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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blow Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Take a lick. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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285 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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210 cm
25
270 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blow Jimmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hull!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimmy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hull moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimmy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimmy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hull.
A jab from Jimmy misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimmy moves out of range as Hull throws a body kick.
Hull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jimmy lands with a nice body kick.
Hull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hull throws a body kick that misses
and Jimmy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hull thinking.
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!
Jimmy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hull. Hull obviously looking to wear him down.
Jimmy scores with a hook to the body. Hull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimmy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jimmy misses with a wild body shot.
Blow Jimmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull motions for Jimmy to come forward. Hull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimmy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull moves forwards but Jimmy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimmy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hull manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jimmy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimmy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Jimmy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hull is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jimmy trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Hull.
Jimmy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimmy misses with a looping left.
Hull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimmy moves out of range of the body kick from Hull.
Hull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jimmy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Hull.
Jimmy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hull sprawls well. Hull wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jimmy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimmy dives in and grabs Hull's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hull pushes down on Jimmy's head and hops out.
Jimmy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hull can pounce on him.
Jimmy checks a low kick from Hull.
Jimmy throws a body punch but Hull moves out of range.
Jimmy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimmy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hull, right into the meat.
Hull throws a push kick but Jimmy slaps the foot to one side.
Hull wants to slow Jimmy down by chopping away at his legs.
Hull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Hull.
Jimmy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hull throws a head kick but Jimmy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimmy checks a leg kick.
Hull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jimmy will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimmy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jimmy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimmy throws a body punch but Hull moves out of range.
Hull throws a front kick that sends Jimmy stumbling back into the cage.
Jimmy is breathing heavily.
Jimmy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hull was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimmy.
Jimmy lands a body shot.
Hull misses with a low kick as Jimmy jumps back.
Hull tries to score with a low kick but Jimmy moves his leg out of the way.
Jimmy swings for the body but Hull moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hull moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimmy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hull.
Hull keeps the fight on the outside.
Mike Hull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimmy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Hull will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hull looks to land a body kick but Jimmy moved away.
Hull tries a head kick but it misses.
Hull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Hull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hull gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Jimmy from controlling successfully.
Jimmy wants to pass the guard but Hull is keeping the position.
Hull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull controls Jimmy momentarily but Jimmy frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Jimmy does no damage.
Hull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jimmy is looking to wear down Hull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jimmy wants to clinch.
Jimmy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy trying to move into half guard but instead Hull has managed to sweep!
Jimmy trying to control the position.
Hull stands and throws Jimmy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jimmy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hull tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hull has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimmy keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Hull politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hull prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hull wants to control but Jimmy is keeping him busy.
Jimmy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hull off and has taken his back!
Jimmy working for the choke.
Jimmy lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull wants to control his opponent's hands but Jimmy gets his hands free.
Hull is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Hull right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Hull right now.
Hull turns into Jimmy and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blow Jimmy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jimmy has Hull up against the cage in a clinch.
Hull is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hull blocking some punches.
Hull wants to break free but Jimmy has control.
Hull breaks the clinch.
Jimmy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hull.
Jimmy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hull circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Hull lands but Jimmy takes it in his stride.
It looks like Blow Jimmy has been cut.
Jimmy throws a series of punches but Hull moves out of range.
Jimmy has closed the distance and engaged Hull in a clinch.
Hull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hull tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jimmy is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hull.
Jimmy checks a leg kick nicely.
Hull swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimmy.
Jimmy moves into range and clinches up with Hull.
A body shot lands from Jimmy.
Hull is trying to push Jimmy away but Jimmy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hull is trying to break the clinch but Jimmy has him pressed against the cage.
Hull tries to break the clinch but Jimmy is controlling the position.
Jimmy gets control of Hull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jimmy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Jimmy is right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hull seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimmy is staying active underneath Hull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jimmy trying to control from the bottom.
Jimmy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hull's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hull's back!
Jimmy missing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull staying busy and making it hard for Jimmy to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull rolls, trying to escape but Jimmy keeps control of the position.
Hull rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jimmy is trying to control. Hull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jimmy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hull kicks Jimmy off and gets back to his feet.
Jimmy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hull moves away.
Hull wants to slow Jimmy down by chopping away at his legs.
Hull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jimmy fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jimmy closes the distance and clinches up with Hull, looking for a takedown. Jimmy pushes Hull against the cage but Hull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy throws a wild body kick that Hull sees coming a mile off.
Jimmy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jimmy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hull misses with a kick to the body.
Hull looks to land a body kick but Jimmy moved away.
Jimmy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jimmy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimmy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hull counters with a head kick. That will keep Jimmy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jimmy shoots in for a takedown but Hull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hull has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hull!
A victorious Mike Hull thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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RATING
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