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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Kortig (ranked 2763 p4p, 353 weight class) and Jack MaHogOff (ranked 6129 p4p, 559 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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187 cm
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199 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Kortig !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack MaHogOff!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortig fails in his attempt to clinch.
MaHogOff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kortig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MaHogOff avoids it really well and circles away.
Kortig has closed the distance and engaged MaHogOff in a clinch.
Kortig stops a takedown attempt from MaHogOff.
A short body shot lands from Kortig as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortig tries to throw a body punch but MaHogOff avoids it by throwing Kortig back against the cage.
MaHogOff is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MaHogOff looking to score a takedown here. Kortig is defending well but MaHogOff drives through and ends up in Kortig 's guard.
Kortig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MaHogOff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kortig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MaHogOff is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
MaHogOff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kortig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kortig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kortig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kortig tries to get out of the position.
MaHogOff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MaHogOff wants to control from the top but Kortig keeps moving.
MaHogOff connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaHogOff scoring with punches to the head and body.
MaHogOff throws a big right hand that misses.
MaHogOff landing some decent shots from guard.
Kortig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MaHogOff on the ground.
Kortig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kortig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kortig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MaHogOff.
MaHogOff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kortig is proving hard to escape from.
MaHogOff cracks Kortig with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MaHogOff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaHogOff lands a couple of elbows.
MaHogOff wants to control from the top but Kortig keeps moving.
Kortig controls MaHogOff momentarily but MaHogOff frees himself.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that MaHogOff has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kortig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MaHogOff.
MaHogOff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kortig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MaHogOff.
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MaHogOff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kortig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MaHogOff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MaHogOff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MaHogOff trying to control the position from guard on top but Kortig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MaHogOff with a nice head shot there.
MaHogOff postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
MaHogOff passes into half guard.
MaHogOff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MaHogOff wants to take a breather but Kortig is having none of it.
MaHogOff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MaHogOff working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MaHogOff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack MaHogOff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kortig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kortig sets himself, and MaHogOff steps forward looking for the clinch! Kortig avoids it this time.
Kortig tries for a takedown but MaHogOff circles away easily
and MaHogOff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack MaHogOff has got the better of the ground game so far.
MaHogOff trying to control the position from guard on top but Kortig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MaHogOff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MaHogOff postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
MaHogOff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kortig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaHogOff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kortig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MaHogOff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MaHogOff distracts Kortig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MaHogOff throws a strike but Kortig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortig got a little sloppy there for a moment and MaHogOff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kortig has managed to get both his arms back between MaHogOff's legs - danger averted.
MaHogOff is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kortig has his hands clasped together but MaHogOff extends and breaks Kortig 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by MaHogOff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack MaHogOff!
Jack MaHogOff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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
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