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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fetisov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Skillet. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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201 cm
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250 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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199 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitaly Fetisov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hogan! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fetisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively. Hogan drives through with a takedown into guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Fetisov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hogan controls the pace. Hogan wants to stand and escape but instead Fetisov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Hogan wants to stand and escape but Fetisov is having none of it. Fetisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground. Fetisov wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving. Fetisov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now. Fetisov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hogan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Fetisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hogan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Henry Hogan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Fetisov fails to land the takedown. Fetisov is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Fetisov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan drives through with a takedown into Fetisov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fetisov is keeping the position for now. Hogan is working Fetisov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Hogan controlling from the top position. Fetisov keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Hogan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henry Hogan wasn't active enough on the ground. Fetisov stuffs the takedown. Hogan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Fetisov wants to clinch up but Hogan keeps it at a distance. Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fetisov throws out the jab. Fetisov with a poor takedown and Hogan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hogan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Come on Hogan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fetisov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Fetisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hogan slows down the pace here.
Hogan jumps guard and drags Fetisov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Hogan working for submissions but it's allowed Fetisov to get to half guard.
Hogan wants to control but Fetisov is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hogan is not content to let Fetisov control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hogan is looking for a sweep. Fetisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hogan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fetisov but Fetisov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hogan moves into range and clinches up with Fetisov. Hogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fetisov shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fetisov tries to clinch up and Hogan counters with a three punch combo that has Fetisov backing up. Fetisov nods at Hogan to acknowledge the strikes. Hogan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fetisov is trying to defend but Hogan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Fetisov looking for submissions off his back. Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Fetisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hogan not doing much here.
Henry Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far. Fetisov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fetisov wants to get back to his feet. Hogan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fetisov.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Henry Hogan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Hogan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fetisov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fetisov can't do much from the bottom here. Fetisov taking a bit of punishment here - Hogan scoring with strikes. Hogan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fetisov down.
Hogan trying to control the position but Fetisov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fetisov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hogan tries to stand but Fetisov is controlling his head. Hogan taking a breather here. You can see the frustration on Fetisov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fetisov, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fetisov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hogan has just dragged him back down to the mat. Hogan working away. Fetisov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hogan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hogan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Fetisov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hogan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fetisov! Hogan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Fetisov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Fetisov is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Fetisov seems a little lost for a moment, as Hogan dominates the positioning. Fetisov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hogan is controlling him well. Hogan grinds an elbow into Fetisov's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fetisov regains half guard. Hogan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hogan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Hogan thows a huge punch but Fetisov dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hogan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fetisov to get to his feet. Fetisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fetisov misses with a takedown attempt and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fetisov trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
Hogan passes into half guard. Hogan stalling. It looks like Hogan is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hogan working the head and body with strikes. Vitaly Fetisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hogan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fetisov. Fetisov taking some punishment here, with Hogan in his half guard. Hogan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hogan scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hogan lands a nice short elbow. Hogan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fetisov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Henry Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hogan 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hogan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
59% |
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