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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Bangief (ranked 22725 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Hugman (ranked 3011 p4p, 123 weight class). Bangief comes to the cage accompanied by Zangief's Theme Song. Hugo Hugman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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400 lbs
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295 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Victor Bangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Hugman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hugman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bangief shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hugman's guard.
Hugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bangief doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bangief manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hugman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hugman keeping full guard, as Bangief tries to pass.
Bangief stands and throws Hugman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hugman is trying to control Bangief's posture but Bangief avoids it.
Bangief looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangief is trying to get an arm triangle but Hugman is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugman is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangief looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Hugman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bangief is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hugman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hugman tries to bench press Bangief off him but Bangief keeps the position.
Bangief tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bangief has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bangief thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bangief wants to control but Hugman is keeping him busy.
Bangief tries for a kimura but Hugman is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bangief looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bangief wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hugman, who protects the arm well.
Bangief working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bangief tries for a kimura but Hugman is defending well.
Hugman tries to buck Bangief off but Bangief is having none of it.
Bangief slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangief is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hugman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bangief wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hugman keeps working.
Hugman wants to control but Bangief postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangief goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hugman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bangief but great work by Hugman.
Sloppy strikes there by Hugman.
Bangief wants to control but Hugman postures up.
Bangief might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bangief holds on to Hugman's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hugman tries for a kimura but Bangief is defending well.
Bangief gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hugman seems to be working for a kimura but Bangief defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangief tries to roll over but Hugman keeps him under control.
Bangief looking for submissions off his back.
Hugman trying to pass the guard but Bangief defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bangief manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bangief looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Bangief dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bangief scores with a takedown into Hugman's guard.
Hugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bangief defends it easily.
Hugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hugman can't keep his opponent in guard - Bangief advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bangief is looking for a kimura here.
Bangief content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangief tries to pass to full mount but Hugman defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangief is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hugman sees it coming and defends easily.
Bangief is looking for a kimura but Hugman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bangief to get the leverage.
Victor Bangief overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bangief is looking to advance position but Hugman won't allow it.
Hugman actively working from the bottom here.
Hugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bangief pulls his head out easily.
Hugman wants to get back to full guard.
Bangief tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hugman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bangief is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bangief is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bangief is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hugman can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bangief is trying to control. Hugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bangief controlling the action here.
Bangief is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bangief keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bangief pulls his head out easily.
Bangief controlling the action here.
Bangief wants to work for an arm triangle but Hugman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangief is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bangief is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hugman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bangief.
Hugman trying to control but Bangief postures up.
Well, if Bangief 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.
Bangief is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hugman to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hugman controls Bangief momentarily but Bangief frees himself.
Hugman keeping full guard, as Bangief tries to pass.
Hugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bangief drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hugman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bangief has Hugman in his guard.
Hugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangief swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Bangief dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bangief moves away from the strike by Hugman.
Hugman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hugman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hugman tries to sprawl but Bangief drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hugman is trying to get back to full guard.
Bangief tries to pass to full mount but Hugman defends it.
Hugman tries to get to full guard but Bangief has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bangief in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangief is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hugman is looking to control Bangief's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hugman avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangief content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bangief is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hugman trying to control from the bottom.
Bangief is looking for a kimura here.
Hugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bangief's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bangief's back!
Hugman struggling to land strikes to the head as Bangief covers up.
Despite being in a bad position, Bangief is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Hugman is trying to stick to Bangief's back but Bangief is turning into Hugman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hugman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bangief.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangief controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bangief trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bangief stays in close to Hugman's body and controls the position.
Bangief looking to pass the guard.
Hugman keeping moving, preventing Bangief from controlling successfully.
Hugman tries to strike from the bottom.
Bangief looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bangief trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangief looking to sit in guard and control but Hugman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bangief controlling the position.
Victor Bangief is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangief keeping moving, preventing Hugman from controlling successfully.
Bangief lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bangief slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bangief has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bangief is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hugman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bangief is looking to defend but Hugman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bangief! Hugman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bangief taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugo Hugman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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