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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jorgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Jorgan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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225 cm
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285 lbs
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150 cm
18
250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Jorgan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Michael! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorgan. Michael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorgan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jorgan drives through with a takedown into Michael's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Jorgan stays in close to Michael's body and controls the position. Michael wants to stand and escape but Jorgan is having none of it. Michael has momentary wrist control but Jorgan slips an elbow through the middle. Jorgan is stalling in the full guard. Michael working a defensive guard here.
Jorgan preventing the sweep. Jorgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michael on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michael manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Michael stands up from Jorgan's guard - Michael perhaps looking for a knockout. Hugh Jorgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jorgan moves into the clinch. Jorgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Jorgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jorgan content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Michael is desperately trying to improve his position but Jorgan has a good base and remains in mount. Michael bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! This has been an exciting period of action! Jorgan managing to control the position. Jorgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jorgan tries to get out of the position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Jorgan just wasn't active enough. Michael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorgan. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Michael has eaten all the pies! Nice takedown defense from Jorgan. No joy for Michael on that attempt. Jorgan sizes up Michael with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jorgan shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Jorgan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jorgan closes the distance and clinches up with Michael, looking for a takedown. Jorgan pushes Michael against the cage but Michael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jorgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael. Michael gets slowly back to his feet. Michael looks gassed! Michael moves in looking to clinch but Jorgan pushes him off. Jorgan has managed to clinch.
Jorgan can't get the takedown.
Jorgan successfully pulls guard.
Michael wants to control from the top but Jorgan keeps moving. Michael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorgan is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jorgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jorgan wants to sweep here but Michael controlling him for the moment. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Michael hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Jorgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Michael tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jorgan is in Michael's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jorgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jorgan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jorgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Michael did well to prevent Jorgan getting side control. Jorgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jorgan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Michael for as long as he can get away with. Michael is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jorgan jumps into side control! The strikes coming from Jorgan are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Jorgan controls the position from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jorgan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jorgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michael sprawls well. Michael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorgan gets slowly back to his feet. Excellent takedown into side control there by Jorgan. Hugh Jorgan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Michael tries to buck Jorgan off but Jorgan is having none of it. Jorgan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Michael has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jorgan but great work by Michael. Jorgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Michael has just dragged him back down to the mat. Michael throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Michael trying to control the position but Jorgan is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Michael stands up. Michael is breathing heavily. Jorgan tries for a takedown but Michael circles away easily so Michael counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. 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! Michael forces his way into half guard. Well, if Michael is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Michael wants to take a breather but Jorgan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. It looks like Michael is going to stand back up.
Michael is keen to just control but Jorgan is a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Michael hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Jorgan gets a takedown into half guard. Jorgan trying to control the pace. Jorgan 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. Michael is looking for a sweep. Jorgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jorgan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Jorgan just wasn't active enough. Jorgan has closed the distance and engaged Michael in a clinch.
Michael is trying to pull guard but Jorgan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jorgan manages to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jorgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. 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! Jorgan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Michael! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jorgan dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jorgan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jorgan showed some decent athleticism there. Michael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Michael is looking for a sweep. Jorgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jorgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Michael is looking to improve his position.
Michael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jorgan trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michael regains full guard. Nicely done. Michael wants to sweep here but Jorgan controlling him for the moment. Michael working a defensive guard here.
Jorgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Michael checks the leg kick. Jorgan shoots in for a double leg but Michael sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A momentary lapse in concentration from Michael enables Jorgan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Michael manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jorgan stays in close to Michael's body and controls the position. Michael has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jorgan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jorgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michael avoids it really well and circles away. Jorgan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michael was covering up waiting for the punch and Jorgan finishes the takedown easily into guard. 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! Michael can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jorgan controls the pace. Michael not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh Jorgan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Jorgan gets the takedown into side control. Jorgan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Michael's shoulder. That is not cool. Jorgan in side control lands a decent elbow. Michael taking a bit of punishment here - Jorgan scoring with strikes. Jorgan tries for a kimura but Michael is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jorgan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jorgan controlling the position from side mount. Michael wants to control but Jorgan postures up. Jorgan controls the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Michael is trying to control Jorgan's posture but Jorgan avoids it. Michael is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jorgan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Hugh Jorgan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jorgan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jorgan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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