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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McColgan comes to the cage accompanied by The Gael. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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244 lbs
28 - 5 - 0 |
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200 cm
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McColgan dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut! McColgan misses the body punch and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Hernandez as he connects with a hook. Hernandez misses with a hook. Good shot there by Hernandez. Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McColgan connects with a solid leg kick. McColgan looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. McColgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hernandez looks to land a right hand but McColgan moved out of range. McColgan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hector Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McColgan throws a body kick that misses. McColgan throws a body shot but no joy. Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McColgan throws out the jab. Hernandez lands with an overhand left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McColgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hernandez throws out a loose jab but McColgan uses good head movement to avoid it. McColgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks. McColgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it. Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and McColgan counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss! Hernandez missing with a left hand there. McColgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McColgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. McColgan throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily. McColgan slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses. Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McColgan counters with a stiff right hand. McColgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
As Hernandez backs away, McColgan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. McColgan throws a body kick that misses. Hernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. McColgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McColgan slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
McColgan gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch. McColgan breaks from the clinch.
McColgan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McColgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez throws a series of punches but McColgan moves out of range. McColgan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. McColgan misses with a body kick. McColgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range. McColgan throws a nice inside leg kick. Hernandez tries to bum rush McColgan with a series of wild strikes but McColgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McColgan lands with a right hand. Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hernandez lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rocky McColgan has been cut. Hernandez throws a head punch that misses. McColgan drags the fight down to the ground.
McColgan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hernandez escapes and throws McColgan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Hernandez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. McColgan misses with a straight right. McColgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez throws a hook to the side of McColgan's head but McColgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hernandez slips under a jab from McColgan. McColgan misses the shot to the body. McColgan just misses with a punch to the body.
McColgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez. A cross from Hernandez lands. Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McColgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hernandez lands with an overhand left. McColgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez. Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nice defenses there by Hernandez. Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
enabling McColgan to counter with a crisp jab. McColgan moves away from the strike by Hernandez. Hernandez misses with a looping right. McColgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McColgan looks to throw a body kick and McColgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McColgan catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McColgan scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hernandez misses with a hook. McColgan throws a leg kick and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand. Nice cross by Hernandez. Hernandez misses with a hook. A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target. Hernandez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. McColgan throws a head kick that misses. A nice combination there by Hernandez.
McColgan throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it. McColgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hernandez. Hernandez missing with a left hand there. McColgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McColgan has time to react. Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McColgan. Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hernandez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McColgan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Hernandez throws a jab when McColgan was well out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Hernandez will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rocky McColgan's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
McColgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez. Hernandez connects with a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target. Hector Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice defenses there by McColgan. Hernandez dips to his left and cracks McColgan with an uppercut! Hernandez lunges at McColgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McColgan's hand. No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McColgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McColgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hernandez lands a jab. McColgan throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range. Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McColgan lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily. 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! Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes. Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McColgan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hernandez slips a jab from McColgan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McColgan throws out the jab. Hernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hernandez blocks the body kick.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McColgan misses with a looping left. McColgan defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. McColgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McColgan sets himself, and Hernandez steps forward looking for the clinch! McColgan avoids it this time. A cross from Hernandez lands. McColgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez. Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McColgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. McColgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez. McColgan throwing a counter right hand but Hernandez manages to avoid it. A combination from Hernandez does no damage. McColgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McColgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McColgan misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back. McColgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hernandez throws out a loose jab but McColgan uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hernandez throws a series of punches but McColgan moves out of range. Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by McColgan. McColgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily. McColgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range. Hernandez blocks a head kick by McColgan.
McColgan throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily. Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy. A cross from Hernandez lands. Hernandez takes a body punch but keeps moving. McColgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. McColgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hector Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hernandez misses with a hook. McColgan ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McColgan defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. Hernandez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McColgan has time to react. McColgan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hernandez will feel that in the morning. Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces McColgan off the cage and back into range. McColgan throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it. McColgan swings and misses with a shot to the body and McColgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hernandez misses with a straight left. McColgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez. Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McColgan. McColgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Hernandez misses with a straight left. McColgan throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range. Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage. McColgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McColgan slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
McColgan moves out of range of the strikes. McColgan throwing a counter right hand but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McColgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McColgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McColgan. The fighters circling - McColgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McColgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McColgan loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch. McColgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McColgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hernandez throws a big shot that misses. Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on McColgan's shoulder, as McColgan tries to avoid the shot. McColgan swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a straight right. McColgan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hernandez misses. McColgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it. McColgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. 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 Rocky McColgan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rocky McColgan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McColgan ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez. Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. McColgan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McColgan. McColgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but McColgan moved out of range nicely. McColgan feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down. McColgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses. McColgan throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off. McColgan misses the shot to the body. Hernandez throws out a counter right but McColgan avoids it with no problem. McColgan ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez. McColgan cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hernandez looks to throw the jab but McColgan is out of range. McColgan throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well. Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez throws a hook but McColgan blocks it. McColgan lands a lovely overhand right. A chopping leg kick lands by McColgan. McColgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces McColgan off the cage and back into range. McColgan digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs. McColgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts. McColgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McColgan there as he acknowledges the shot. Hernandez lunges at McColgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McColgan's hand. Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and McColgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped McColgan's head back.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McColgan. Despite the aggression on Hernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hernandez blocks a head kick by McColgan.
McColgan throws a good cross that connects.
Hernandez throws a hook but McColgan avoids it easily. McColgan throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McColgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. You can see that Hernandez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks McColgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and McColgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. McColgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away. McColgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range. Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss! McColgan throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well. McColgan blocks a jab. McColgan tries to score with a low kick but Hernandez moves his leg out of the way. Hernandez tries to counter with a clinch but McColgan shakes him off and moves away. Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. McColgan is looking to slow Hernandez down with leg kicks. Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and McColgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hernandez missing with a left hand there. McColgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McColgan throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot. McColgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
McColgan stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Good exchange - McColgan coming out on top. McColgan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hernandez works over McColgan's head and body with a nice combination. McColgan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McColgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McColgan takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses. Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernandez missing with a left hand there. McColgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A looping hook to the body misses from McColgan. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet. Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and McColgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McColgan connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez is rocked! McColgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can McColgan finish him? McColgan stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses. Hernandez dodges the punch combination from McColgan.
McColgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hernandez looks to land a left hand but McColgan moved out of range nicely. Nice defenses there by McColgan. McColgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. McColgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. McColgan tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McColgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky McColgan clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Rocky McColgan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McColgan lands with a good body shot. McColgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McColgan scores with a nice strike. McColgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from McColgan. Hernandez lands a really nice looking cross but McColgan seems unphased.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McColgan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. McColgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McColgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McColgan throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McColgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez. Hernandez tries to clinch there but McColgan circles away.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from McColgan misses the target. Hernandez slips a straight right by McColgan.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Hernandez does no damage. Hernandez connects with the punch. Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McColgan. McColgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head. McColgan throws a shot to the body.
McColgan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McColgan moves away. Hernandez looks to land a right hand but McColgan moved out of range. McColgan drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. McColgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McColgan misses with a few strikes there.
McColgan throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range. McColgan feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down. McColgan throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernandez checks a leg kick. A left lands for Hernandez. Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McColgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses. Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McColgan. Jab by Hernandez. Hernandez throws the left hand but McColgan avoids the punch easily. Hernandez misses with a straight left. McColgan misses with a two punch combination.
McColgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McColgan cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head. McColgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez lands with a nice combination. McColgan backs away looking to recover. McColgan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hernandez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez. Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McColgan misses with a body kick. McColgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hernandezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and McColgan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hernandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McColgan back to the cage. Hernandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from McColgan. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet. Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hernandez obliges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez. McColgan prevents a body shot from Hernandez. A hook to the body from McColgan.
McColgan lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McColgan lands an uppercut. McColgan lands a body punch. McColgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hernandez blocks a body shot from McColgan. McColgan blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
McColgan avoids the elbow strike from Hernandez, against the cage.
McColgan prevents a body shot from Hernandez. McColgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Hernandez. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hernandez just misses with a elbow thrown towards McColgan's brow. McColgan pressing his opponent against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Hernandez.
McColgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez presses McColgan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. McColgan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McColgan misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rocky McColgan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rocky McColgan's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McColgan. Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and McColgan counters with a straight right hand. Hernandez moves out of range as McColgan strikes. Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here. McColgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez. McColgan slips under a jab. McColgan throws a half hearted mid kick. Hernandez throws a combination that misses and McColgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hernandez with a hook. McColgan connects with a leg kick. Hernandez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McColgan tries to land a front kick but Hernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. McColgan ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez. Nice body punch from McColgan. Hernandez looks to land a combination but McColgan avoids it well. McColgan slips a jab from Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but McColgan ducks down to avoid it. Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss! It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McColgan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. A looping hook to the body misses from McColgan. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet. Hernandez misses with a looping left. It looked like McColgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice body kick there by McColgan. Hernandez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Hernandez throws a series of strikes that have McColgan backpedaling.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McColgan, right into the meat.
McColgan connects with a body shot that sends Hernandez's belly button to the back. Hernandez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McColgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice shot lands for Hernandez. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McColgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McColgan. McColgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hector Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. McColgan scores with a nice body kick.
McColgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from McColgan. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernandez! But no joy. McColgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. McColgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut
and McColgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McColgan misses with a straight right. Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and McColgan counters with a crisp right that sends Hernandez to the canvas! McColgan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky McColgan! Rocky McColgan retains his heavyweight title! An out of breath Rocky McColgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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