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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between hulk hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Magilicuddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hulk 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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250 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hulk hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Magilicuddy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magilicuddy moves in looking to clinch but hogan pushes him off.
hogan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A combination from Magilicuddy does no damage.
Magilicuddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
hogan shoots for a takedown but Magilicuddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magilicuddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has hogan pinned against the cage. hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magilicuddy moves in looking to clinch but hogan pushes him off.
hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magilicuddy as he avoids it easily.
hogan takes the fight into the clinch.
hogan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magilicuddy looking to throw knees to the head but hogan is blocking nicely.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Magilicuddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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.
Magilicuddy wants to clinch
and hogan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magilicuddy won't be happy with that.
Magilicuddy is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magilicuddy is not content to let hogan control the position.
Magilicuddy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
hogan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
hogan tries for a kimura but Magilicuddy is defending well.
Magilicuddy is looking to reverse the position.
Magilicuddy manages to get back to half guard.
hogan is tying to control. Magilicuddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
hogan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
hogan throwing shots but Magilicuddy is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magilicuddy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but hogan pulls his head out easily.
hogan trying to mount his opponent but Magilicuddy defends it.
hogan wants to take a breather but Magilicuddy is having none of it.
Magilicuddy trying to control but hogan postures up.
hogan is pressing down on Magilicuddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magilicuddy is holding on for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Magilicuddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magilicuddy's waist but Magilicuddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing hogan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hulk hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magilicuddy closes the distance looking to clinch
and hogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magilicuddy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magilicuddy has his foot on hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
hogan passes Magilicuddy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
hogan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magilicuddy is looking to improve his position but hogan isn't that keen on the idea.
hogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Magilicuddy's face.
Magilicuddy is desperately trying to improve his position but hogan has a good base and remains in mount.
hogan lands with some strikes.
Magilicuddy is looking to get to half guard.
hogan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Magilicuddy is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hogan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Magilicuddy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Magilicuddy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
hogan trying to control but Magilicuddy is having none of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magilicuddy has eaten all the pies!
Magilicuddy is looking to get to half guard.
Magilicuddy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hulk hogan dominated that round.
That's time! hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
hogan shoots in for a double leg but Magilicuddy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magilicuddy tries to clinch but hogan is having none of it.
hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
hogan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hulk hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magilicuddy doesn't manage to clinch there - hogan circles away.
Magilicuddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magilicuddy wants to clinch up but hogan keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magilicuddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magilicuddy's waist but Magilicuddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing hogan off to one side.
hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Magilicuddy lands with an uppercut that bounces hogan off the cage and back into rage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magilicuddy as he avoids it easily.
Magilicuddy doesn't manage to clinch there - hogan circles away.
Magilicuddy tries to clinch but hogan is having none of it.
Dick Magilicuddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magilicuddy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magilicuddy is looking to clinch but hogan is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magilicuddy.
Magilicuddy closes the distance but hogan moves to the side
and hogan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magilicuddy won't be happy with that.
Magilicuddy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Magilicuddy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
hogan tries to roll over but Magilicuddy keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magilicuddy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magilicuddy is working for a kimura but hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
hogan is looking for a sweep. Magilicuddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magilicuddy darts in trying to clinch
and hogan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
hogan blocks an elbow strike from Magilicuddy.
hogan lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dick Magilicuddy has been cut.
Magilicuddy misses with an elbow strike.
Magilicuddy tries to land a knee to the head but hogan blocks with his arms.
Magilicuddy throws a punch but it's blocked by hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magilicuddy connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like hulk hogan has been cut.
Magilicuddy lands an elbow that stopped hogan in his tracks for a moment.
Magilicuddy throws a knee to the head but misses.
hogan managing to block the knees to the body from Magilicuddy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting hogan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Magilicuddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magilicuddy throws an elbow but misses.
Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but hogan blocks it.
Magilicuddy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magilicuddy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magilicuddy.
hogan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magilicuddy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magilicuddy misses with a knee to the head.
hogan wants the takedown. Magilicuddy is fighting it off but hogan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magilicuddy's guard against the cage.
Magilicuddy keeping moving, preventing hogan from controlling successfully.
hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magilicuddy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
hogan forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magilicuddy is looking for a sweep. hogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magilicuddy is trying to get back to full guard.
hogan wants to control but Magilicuddy is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
hogan misses with a takedown attempt
and Magilicuddy counters with a three punch combo that has hogan backing up. hogan nods at Magilicuddy to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magilicuddy tries to clinch up
and hogan counters with a shoot takedown. Magilicuddy fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magilicuddy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Magilicuddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magilicuddy is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that hulk hogan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Magilicuddy shoots in for a double leg but hogan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magilicuddy stuffs the takedown.
Magilicuddy is looking to slow hogan down with leg kicks.
hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magilicuddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magilicuddy stuffs the takedown.
Magilicuddy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
hulk hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Magilicuddy.
hogan gets a clinch.
hogan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
hogan breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magilicuddy wants to clinch
so hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magilicuddy controls hogan momentarily but hogan frees himself.
Magilicuddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Magilicuddy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
hogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magilicuddy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
hogan slips nicely into half guard.
hogan wants to pass the guard but Magilicuddy is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Magilicuddy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
hogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magilicuddy is fending him off so far but hogan persists. Nope, Magilicuddy circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Magilicuddy as hogan shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magilicuddy has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Magilicuddy as hogan shoots in.
hogan fails to land the takedown.
hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
hogan gets a clinch.
Magilicuddy tries to land knees in the clinch but hogan avoids the damage to the body.
hogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magilicuddy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magilicuddy misses with a knee strike.
Magilicuddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
hogan jumps guard and drags Magilicuddy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magilicuddy throws a big right hand that misses.
Magilicuddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
hulk hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magilicuddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magilicuddy passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magilicuddy prevents hogan from improving his position.
Magilicuddy is trying to work for a kimura but hogan is defending well.
Magilicuddy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with hogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
hogan tries to get to full guard but Magilicuddy has control of the leg.
hogan is pressing down on Magilicuddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet hogan, not yet.
Magilicuddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magilicuddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
hogan throws the kick towards the body but Magilicuddy avoids it.
Magilicuddy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and hogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by hogan.
hogan manages to break the clinch.
hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
hogan circles away from the clinch attempt
and hogan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dick Magilicuddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hogan jumps guard.
hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magilicuddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magilicuddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
hogan is looking for a triangle but Magilicuddy pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magilicuddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
hulk hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for hogan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hulk hogan!
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energy
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