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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hongi Hika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Force has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 cm
27
275 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hongi Hika! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Force! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Hika. Hika scores with a jab to the body. Hika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hika has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Force drops his hands momentarily and Hika takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hika lunges at Force with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Force's hand. Hika misses with an uppercut. Force saw that one coming. Force tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hika throws a right and a left that Force avoids nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Force! But no joy. Hika lunges at Force with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Force's hand. Hika is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hika. Hika half committed to a counter leg kick. Hika sizes up Force with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hongi Hika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Force misses. Hika swings and misses with a shot to the body and Force counters with a left and a right that stings Hika. 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! Hika closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hika jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Force scores with a shot to the body.
Hika ducks under a wild hook from Force. Hika jabs Force right on the nose. Force blinks but takes it well. Some wild striking there from Force.
Force cracks Hika with a good jab. Hika misses with a body kick. Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hika moves away. Force is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hika sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice uppercut lands for Force. That snapped Hika's head back.
Hika lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hika misses with a low kick.
Hika lands a big head kick that sends Force tumbling to the mat! Hika takes a step backwards and waves Force back to his feet - he wants the finish! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Force checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hika. Hika scores with a kick to the body.
Force looks winded! Hika circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Force to the canvas! Force doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hika keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika! An out of breath Hongi Hika 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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G |
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B |
G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
64% |
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