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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Hoskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilgore Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Doug Hoskins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Hoskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kilgore Trout!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoskins moves in looking to clinch but Trout pushes him off.
Hoskins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoskins looks to clinch
and Trout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Doug Hoskins has been cut.
Hoskins shoots for a takedown but Trout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trout gets a double leg takedown into Hoskins's guard.
Trout preventing the sweep.
Trout stands up from Hoskins's guard - Trout perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hoskins slips a jab and a cross from Trout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoskins tries for a takedown but Trout circles away easily
and Trout holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trout has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hoskins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Trout controlling the positon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Trout might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hoskins grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Trout working for a choke but Hoskins is defending well.
Hoskins showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hoskins is trying to break free.
Trout wants to control but Hoskins is keeping busy.
Trout lands strikes to the head.
Hoskins is breathing heavily.
Hoskins fending off the submission attempt from Trout.
Hoskins trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout tightening his grip on Hoskins, looking for the choke.
Hoskins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hoskins is trying to get back to his feet but Trout has full control of the position and if anything, Hoskins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trout is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hoskins up.
Trout is not going to allow Hoskins to sit and survive in this position.
Trout controls the position.
Hoskins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trout's arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trout is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilgore Trout dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Hoskins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trout keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoskins avoids the head kick by Trout.
Hoskins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trout.
Trout fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoskins to the ground. Trout is now in Hoskins's guard.
Trout trying to move into half guard but instead Hoskins has managed to sweep!
Hoskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Trout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trout has a closed guard, preventing Hoskins from standing up.
Hoskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Trout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout 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.
Trout is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoskins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoskins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trout seems keen to control Hoskins's posture.
Trout is trying to keep Hoskins in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trout fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoskins checks it well.
Trout gets a takedown into half guard.
Trout looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoskins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trout controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kilgore Trout.
Hoskins fails with the takedown
and Trout counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoskins is looking to stand up but Trout isn't so interested in that idea.
Trout works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trout is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trout stands up and beckons Hoskins to join him on the feet.
Trout drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoskins working a defensive guard but Trout manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hoskins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trout content to control rather than advance.
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!
Trout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoskins tries to roll over but Trout keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilgore Trout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Hoskins's cut.
That's time! Hoskins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Trout fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoskins sprawls well initially but Trout persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoskins is in trouble now - Trout has advanced to mount!
Trout moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hoskins has worked his arm free - good work by Hoskins!
Trout stands up.
Hoskins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trout leaves Hoskins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trout looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trout is taking a breather. Hoskins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trout passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trout lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoskins is defending well.
Hoskins is trying to control Trout's posture but Trout avoids it.
Trout in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Trout cracks Hoskins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoskins to his feet.
Trout avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trout shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoskins wants to improve his position but Trout is controlling well.
Trout seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoskins is looking to improve his position.
Trout with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trout landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoskins wants to control but Trout is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doug Hoskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Trout 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.
Kilgore Trout is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trout wants to pass to mount but Hoskins is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilgore Trout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trout has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilgore Trout!
A victorious Kilgore Trout thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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