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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack MaHogOff (ranked 3540 p4p, 357 weight class) and Juece Likke (ranked 6952 p4p, 590 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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187 cm
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199 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack MaHogOff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juece Likke! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Likke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MaHogOff defends well and Likke ends up having to push MaHogOff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Likke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. MaHogOff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Likke circles away. Likke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MaHogOff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Likke has his takedown stuffed and MaHogOff counters with a takedown into side control. MaHogOff working the ground and pound. MaHogOff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MaHogOff 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. MaHogOff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Likke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MaHogOff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. MaHogOff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Likke to see if he's OK. MaHogOff throwing strikes but missing, from side control. MaHogOff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! MaHogOff working away. MaHogOff lands a nice forearm strike. Likke is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Likke is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Likke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MaHogOff. Likke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MaHogOff.
MaHogOff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. The ground and pound from MaHogOff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. MaHogOff misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. MaHogOff scoring with punches and elbows. Likke wants to control but MaHogOff postures up. MaHogOff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Likke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MaHogOff.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Likke can do anything to dispel that myth. MaHogOff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on MaHogOff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Likke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Likke looks winded! MaHogOff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Likke to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Likke is working to avoid the ground and pound but MaHogOff connects with a decent elbow. MaHogOff working the ground and pound but Likke is defending the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The ground and pound from MaHogOff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. MaHogOff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Likke to see if he's OK. Likke tries to get back to half guard but can't. MaHogOff throws an elbow but Likke slips to the side and avoids it well. Likke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. MaHogOff working the body and head with strikes. MaHogOff throwing shots but missing, from side control. MaHogOff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MaHogOff is putting a hurting on Likke here, landing some big shots from side control. MaHogOff landing a few strikes. MaHogOff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. MaHogOff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Likke is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big shot lands for MaHogOff! That's hurt Likke! Will he recover? MaHogOff fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack MaHogOff! An out of breath Jack MaHogOff 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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