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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Vincent Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ralph Vincent Gapuz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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230 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Good elbows
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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
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Vincent Gapuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gapuz looks for a takedown but Hogin sprawls well.
Gapuz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gapuz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hogin swivels and escapes.
Hogin throws a leg kick that misses.
Gapuz takes a swing at Hogin's ribcage but misses.
Hogin clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hogin misses with a knee to the head.
Hogin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gapuz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hogin misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ralph Vincent Gapuz has been cut.
Gapuz takes an elbow to the temple.
Hogin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hogin.
Gapuz takes an elbow to the temple.
Gapuz avoiding damage as Hogin throws knees to the body.
Hogin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hogin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hogin missing with knees to the body.
Hogin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hogin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hogin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hogin lands a damaging elbow.
Hogin throws an elbow but it misses.
Hogin lands an elbow that stopped Gapuz in his tracks for a moment.
Hogin throws an elbow but it misses.
Hogin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Hogin.
Gapuz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Vincent Gapuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogin lands an elbow that stopped Gapuz in his tracks for a moment.
Hogin misses with an elbow over the top.
Gapuz dodges an elbow strike from Hogin.
Hogin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gapuz blocks an elbow strike.
Gapuz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hogin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gapuz blocks it with crossed arms.
Gapuz blocks an elbow strike.
Hogin leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hogin.
Hogin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hogin lands an elbow inside that Gapuz shrugs off.
Gapuz blocks an elbow strike from Hogin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gapuz trying to stall but Hogin improves his position.
Hogin taking a breather.
Gapuz blocks an elbow strike from Hogin.
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.
Gapuz is trying to maintain a safe position but Hogin gets an underhook and turns Gapuz into the cage.
Hogin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hogin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gapuz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hogin is keeping busy.
Gapuz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gapuz pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gapuz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gapuz has his foot on Hogin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogin works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gapuz has his foot on Hogin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogin works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Vincent Gapuz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gapuz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hogin.
Gapuz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hogin circles away.
Nice body punch from Gapuz.
Hogin throws out a loose jab but Gapuz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gapuz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hogin but Hogin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hogin throws a jab but it's blocked by Gapuz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin throws a hook to the side of Gapuz's head but Gapuz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gapuz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogin.
Hogin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two 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.
A big left from Hogin misses.
Gapuz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hogin but Hogin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Vincent Gapuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gapuz shoots in and drives through. Hogin sprawls well.
Gapuz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ralph Vincent Gapuz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogin stuffs the takedown.
Hogin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big left from Hogin misses.
Hogin misses with a series of wild punches.
Gapuz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hogin's waist but Hogin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gapuz off to one side.
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.
Gapuz misses with a takedown attempt - Hogin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hogin thows a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogin drives through and clinches with Gapuz against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hogin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hulk Hogin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ralph Vincent Gapuz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gapuz misses with a takedown attempt - Hogin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hogin closes the distance and clinches.
Gapuz blocks the elbow strike.
Hogin lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gapuz avoids the elbow strike from Hogin, against the cage.
Hogin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gapuz dodges an elbow strike from Hogin.
Hogin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hogin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin stalls.
Hogin misses with a knee strike.
Hogin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hogin throws an elbow but it misses.
Hogin pushes off an throws an elbow but Gapuz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gapuz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hogin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Hogin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hogin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gapuz's brow.
That's two 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.
Gapuz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gapuz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Vincent Gapuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogin throws a hook to the side of Gapuz's head but Gapuz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ralph Vincent Gapuz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz ducks under a wild hook from Hogin.
Hogin wants to clinch.
Hogin misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gapuz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hogin tries to avoid it but Gapuz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hogin to the ground. Hogin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hogin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gapuz shoots in for a takedown but Hogin shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Hogin misses.
Hogin motions for Gapuz to come forward. Hogin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hogin 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogin!
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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
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