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Event:
OFC 285: Parker vs Hawk II
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kure.
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
Kure feints the counter takedown.
Hogan tries to land a front kick but Kure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Hogan clinches up with Kure and pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kure turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hogan is trying to get back to half guard.
Kure 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is looking to regain half guard here but Kure keeps moving and retains side control.
Kure passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hogan!
Kure landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kure landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Kure wants to control the pace but Hogan is squirming around nicely.
Kure lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Kure looking to secure an arm triangle but Hogan defends it well.
Kure raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kure avoids the attempt from Hogan to control.
Kure lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hogan hang on?
Kure raining down shots from the mount!
Hogan regains half guard.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kure winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hogan has hold of Kure's hands but Kure slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kure has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kure lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kure is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kure prevents Hogan from improving his position.
Kure is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
Hogan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Kure lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kure lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kure sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogan defending well though.
Kure controlling the action here.
Hogan trying to control but Kure postures up.
#T4#
Hogan tries to roll over but Kure keeps him under control.
Hogan wants to control but Kure is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kure trying to control from half guard but Hogan is working away. #SUB2#
Kure is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hogan trying to control from the bottom.
Hogan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kure is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kure is looking to stall here but Hogan recovers full guard.
Kure slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hogan throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kure counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kure lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
Krejzi Kure has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hogan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kure.
Kure takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kure seems to be working for a kimura but Hogan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kure is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hogan defends it well.
Kure is thwarting Hogan's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Kure tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hogan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kure has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Kure frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kure looking to control but Hogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hogan is bucking up trying to escape but Kure cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Hogan taking shots to the head.
Hogan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kure connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kure raining down shots from the mount!
Kure is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan wants to control but Kure is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kure moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hogan has worked his arm free - good work by Hogan!
Kure working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kure lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Kure lands some shots froms side control.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
Kure wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
Hogan is looking to reverse the position.
Kure grinds an elbow into Hogan's temple.
Kure in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kure cracks Hogan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hogan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hogan can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Kure wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
Kure is chipping away with strikes.
Kure scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hogan to see if he's OK.
Hogan can't do much from the bottom here.
Kure lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kure works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kure tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kure working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Kure doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Kure drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hogan prevents Kure from moving into mount.
Hogan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kure wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kure is putting a hurting on Hogan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kure landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kure trying to control the position but Hogan is working away.
Kure working the ground and pound.
Kure working the body and head with strikes.
Kure lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Hogan is trying to get back to half guard.
Kure trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Kure is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hogan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kure in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
Kure landing a few strikes. #T2#
Kure landing strikes. #SUB2#
Kure thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hogan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kure's best efforts.
Kure lands strikes from half guard.
Kure is nestled in close to Hogan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kure is nestled in close to Hogan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kure slips a nice elbow through Hogan's hands, connecting with Hogan's forehead.
Kure seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hogan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hogan trying to control here.
#T3#
Kure lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kure drops an elbow to the side of Hogan's head.
Kure looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hogan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Krejzi Kure is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kure sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krejzi Kure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kure winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krejzi Kure!
A very excited looking Krejzi Kure made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 279: Viceroy vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Halleck tries to work over Hogan's front leg with a kick but Hogan checks it.
Halleck throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Halleck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Halleck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halleck lands a nice hook to Hogan's body. Hogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halleck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halleck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halleck scores with a jab to the head.
Halleck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hogan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halleck throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
Halleck scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halleck moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
Halleck throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hogan tests Halleck's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Halleck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halleck pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halleck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogan.
Halleck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hogan goes for a takedown attempt but Halleck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halleck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Halleck catches Hogan right on the button with a cross.
Hogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halleck.#T2#
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.#CL2#
Halleck darts in and clinches Hogan up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan goes for a takedown attempt but Halleck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boe Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halleck throws a leg kick but Hogan checks it.
It looked like Hogan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halleck.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Halleck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Halleck looks to clinch
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
Halleck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hogan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halleck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halleck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hogan's hands.
Halleck is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hogan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hogan moves out of range as Halleck strikes.
Hogan throws a quick counter head kick but Halleck was just out of range.
Jab from Halleck.
Hogan drops his hands momentarily and Halleck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halleck scores with a hook to the body. Hogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halleck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Halleck sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halleck lunges at Hogan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hogan's hand.
Halleck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hogan under the eye.
Halleck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Halleck forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
Halleck tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan blocks a body shot from Halleck.
Halleck struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Halleck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Halleck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halleck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halleck can't find room to land a body shot as Hogan controls the action.
Hogan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halleck tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Halleck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hogan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Halleck is defending well.
Hogan is trying to pull guard but Halleck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halleck is leaning against Hogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halleck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halleck lands a body punch.
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!
Halleck tries to throw a body punch but Hogan avoids it by throwing Halleck back against the cage.
Hogan tries to pull guard but Halleck holds him up against the cage and eventually Hogan drops back down to his feet.
Halleck tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halleck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow.
Hogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halleck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halleck tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Halleck. #BC2#
Halleck breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Halleck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halleck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Halleck has closed the distance and engaged Hogan in a clinch.
Halleck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halleck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halleck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halleck tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hogan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halleck tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Halleck - that landed with a thud.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Hogan pulls guard.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet.
Halleck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet. #T1#
Halleck advances position into side control!
Halleck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Halleck controls the position from side control.
Halleck trying to control the position but Hogan is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halleck in side control, throwing shots but Hogan defends.
Halleck scores with punches from side control.
Hogan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halleck content to control rather than advance.
Halleck is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogan has hold of Halleck's hands but Halleck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Halleck trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halleck connects with a nice short shot to Hogan's temple.
Halleck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Halleck has control of the leg. #T3#
Hogan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halleck pulls his head out easily.
Halleck is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Halleck.
Hogan is in a horrible position here. Halleck smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Halleck wants to control the pace but Hogan is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Hogan is trying to escape the mount.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halleck working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Halleck with shots to the head and body - Hogan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halleck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hogan looks a forlorn figure.
Halleck working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Halleck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hogan's face.
Halleck raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Halleck lands with a hook. Hogan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halleck lands with a nice combination. Hogan backs away looking to recover.
Halleck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Hogan is rocked!
Halleck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Hogan dives in and grabs Halleck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halleck pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Hogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halleck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hogan feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Halleck.
Hogan misses the jab.#CL2#
Halleck drives through and clinches with Hogan against the cage.
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!
Halleck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Hogan jumps guard and drags Halleck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Halleck postures up and lands a big shot to Hogan's brow.
Halleck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hogan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halleck manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Halleck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halleck throwing strikes from guard but Hogan blocks nicely.
Halleck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halleck with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Hogan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halleck wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hogan looking to sit in guard and control but Halleck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hogan wants to sweep here but Halleck controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halleck advances to half guard. #T3#
Halleck is nestled in close to Hogan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hogan tries to roll over but Halleck keeps him under control.
Halleck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gurney Halleck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halleck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Halleck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hogan is refusing to be controlled, as Halleck sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
Halleck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Halleck works his way into side control. #T4#
Hogan taking a bit of punishment here - Halleck scoring with strikes.
Halleck trying to control the position but Hogan is working away.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
Halleck lands a nice forearm strike.
Halleck working the ground and pound.
Hogan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halleck.
Halleck working away.
Hogan is not content to let Halleck control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Hogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck looks to land a combination. Hogan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halleck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Halleck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gurney Halleck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Halleck misses its intended target.
Halleck throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Halleck does no damage.
It looked like Hogan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halleck jabs Hogan right on the nose. Hogan blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Hogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halleck lands a slapping body shot.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halleck lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halleck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogan somewhat.
Hogan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hogan there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Halleck moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.#T2#
Halleck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boe Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halleck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halleck pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Hogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halleck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hogan prevents a body shot from Halleck. #BC2#
Halleck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halleck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
Gurney Halleck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Halleck moves out of range easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halleck.
#CL2#
Halleck pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Halleck misses with a body punch.
Halleck tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
#T3#
Hogan tries for a takedown but Halleck manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Halleck.
Halleck tries to throw a body punch but Hogan avoids it by throwing Halleck back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Halleck.
A short right from Halleck on the inside.
Halleck lands with a right to the head.
Halleck works on Hogan's body with a couple of short punches.
Hogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halleck lands with a short shot to the head.
Halleck can't find room to land a body shot as Hogan controls the action.
Hogan tries to score a body lock takedown but Halleck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gurney Halleck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halleck lands a shot to the body.
Halleck lands with a short shot to the head.
Halleck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halleck tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Halleck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow. #T4#
Halleck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halleck digs a right hand underneath Hogan's ribcage. Hogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan fails to pull guard.
Halleck tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halleck works on Hogan's body with a couple of short punches.
Halleck is working Hogan over against the cage.
Halleck misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Halleck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Halleck.
Hogan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halleck.
Hogan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halleck to score with a decent uppercut.
Halleck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hogan under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Halleck feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Halleck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hogan doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Halleck throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
Hogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halleck takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Halleck counters with a straight right hand.
Halleck cracks Hogan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halleck misses with a hook. Hogan ducked under it nicely.
Halleck connects with a leg kick. Hogan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halleck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Halleck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boe Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halleck swinging wildly here.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Halleck moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Halleck throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halleck!
Halleck throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halleck.
Hogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halleck misses with a series of wild punches.
Hogan moves out of range as Halleck strikes.
Hogan dives in for a single leg takedown but Halleck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Halleck scores with a hook.
Hogan moves out of range as Halleck strikes.
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halleck lands a nice hook to Hogan's body. Hogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halleck throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Halleck cracks Hogan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Halleck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hogan doesn't seem phased though.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan tries to counter with a takedown but Halleck is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hogan slips a straight right by Halleck.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halleck's waist but Halleck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
A nice side step and Halleck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - Halleck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boe Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Halleck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halleck.
Halleck cracks Hogan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Halleck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hogan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halleck cracks Hogan with an open hand slap.
Hogan drops his hands momentarily and Halleck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Halleck. Beautiful body shot.
Gurney Halleck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halleck slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halleck scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Halleck forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
Halleck is pressed up against the cage. Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halleck down to the mat. Halleck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Halleck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halleck misses with a wild body shot.
Halleck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halleck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halleck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
Halleck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hogan under the eye.
Halleck swinging wildly here.
Halleck throws a right hand that misses
and Hogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halleck lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurney Halleck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halleck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 43:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurney Halleck!
Gurney Halleck is the new featherweight champion!
As Gurney Halleck got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
OFC 272: Kid vs Hogan
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kid, which made it look bad.
Hogan with a jab.
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Kid.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Kid scores with a hook.
Hogan misses with a takedown
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Karate Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boe Hogan.#T1#
Kid lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Hogan gets caught napping as Kid dives in and scores a takedown. Hogan manages to retain guard.
Kid content to stall in guard here.
Hogan keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
Kid passes Hogan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kid is thwarting Hogan's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Kid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB#
Kid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hogan defends it well.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Kid wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.
Kid passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Kid content just to control the position here.
Hogan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kid is working for a guillotine from mount but Hogan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Kid jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hogan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hogan and Kid has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hogan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kid swings around for an armbar but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kid's guard.#T4#
Kid trying to control the position here.
Kid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Kid blocks nicely.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kid managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKid.
Kid throws a head kick that misses.
Kid connects with a high kick. #TD#
Kid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hogan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hogan working for a triangle but Kid defends it easily.
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Kid tries to advance position but instead Hogan slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
Hogan won't allow Kid to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Kid wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.
Kid wants to take a breather but Hogan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid prevents Hogan from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hogan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kid's back!
Kid trying to get back to his feet but Hogan is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Kid is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hogan gets his way!
#SUB2#
Hogan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kid is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Karate Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Hogan is persistently looking for the submission but Kid is defending it well.
Hogan gets his hands free as Kid looks to control.
Kid is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kid is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Kid showing good submission defense here.
Hogan has the hooks in. Kid is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kid trying to control the hands but Hogan breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Hogan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kid trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Kid prevents Hogan from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hogan working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kid is doing well to defend. Hogan seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kid is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boe Hogan!
Boe Hogan is the new featherweight champion!
Boe Hogan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crow.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogan blocks a jab.
Crow throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
Sam Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Hogan darts in looking for a takedown but Crow gets double underhooks and turns Hogan into the cage.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Crow circles away easily
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
Crow throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crow defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boe Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
Crow with a jab.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense.
Crow lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogan avoids the head kick by Crow.
Crow scores with a three punch combo!
Crow throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crow just manages to avoid it.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hogan misses the target.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crow pinned against the cage. Crow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hogan will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Hogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hogan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hogan lands a head shot.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Crow connects with a body shot.#TD#
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Crow has one foot on Hogan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crow looks to land a combination. Hogan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crow tries to land a body kick
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Crow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hogan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan dives in and grabs Crow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crow pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick.
Hogan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Crow scores with a four punch combination!
Crow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Crow tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Crow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
Hogan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crow sprawls and moves away.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Hogan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Crow slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crow throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
Crow lands with a nice combination. Hogan backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan throws an off balance right hand
and Crow counters with a one-two to the body.
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
Hogan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but Crow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Crow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Crow lands with a nice combination. Hogan backs away looking to recover.
Hogan shoots for a takedown but Crow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crow.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Crow tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crow throws a one two combo.
Crow stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogan. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow stalks Hogan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hogan's face. Hogan staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice body kick there by Crow.
Hogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crow scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crow as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boe Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow scores with a head kick.
Crow is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hogan blocks a leg kick.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crow's waist but Crow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
Crow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hogan backs up against the cage.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hogan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A head kick misses from Crow.
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Crow sprawls well.
Crow tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Hogan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crow looks for the body kick but Hogan saw that one coming.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Crow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Crow as Hogan shoots in.
Crow throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
Sam Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Crow tries to get set, Hogan tries to push him back and clinch up but Crow manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Crow tried to score with a low kick but Hogan checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogan is defended easily by Crow.
Hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogan somewhat.
Sam Crow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crow scores with a three punch combo!
Crow connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
Crow throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crow.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crow throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Hogan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crow throws a series of strikes that have Hogan backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan dives in for a single leg takedown but Crow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogan avoids the head kick by Crow.
A nice combination there by Crow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Crow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
A counter left hand to the body from Hogan misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Crow.
Crow looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Crow tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crow throws the kick towards the body but Hogan avoids it.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Crow as Hogan shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crow.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up with Crow, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes Crow against the cage but Crow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boe Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan throws the left hand but Crow avoids the punch easily.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crow lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow staying out of range there.
Crow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crow.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crow finds it's way round the side to connect with Hogan's head.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.#T2#
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Crow throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown. Crow fights it but they end up in guard.
Hogan advances position into side control!
Crow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Crow struggling a bit here.
Crow is looking to regain half guard here but Hogan keeps moving and retains side control.
Crow tries to escape but Hogan is in control.
Crow is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Crow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hogan's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hogan! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Crow has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boe Hogan!
After winning the bout, Boe Hogan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
OFC 252: Sin City
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Watt.
Hogan throws a body punch but Watt moves out of range.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Watt rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hogan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Watt can't fight it off and eventually Hogan manages to take the fight to the floor. Watt looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watt keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Watt looking for a sweep. Not yet Watt, not yet.
Watt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Watt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Watt pushes a forearm under Hogan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hogan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Watt!
Scott Watt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 245: Reclaim
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hogan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Hopkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hogan is looking to reverse the position.
Hopkins scores with punches from side control.
Hopkins is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hopkins.
Hogan is looking to regain half guard here but Hopkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Hopkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hogan down.
Hopkins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hopkins trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is working Hogan over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Hogan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hopkins controlling the action here.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins with the ground and pound but Hogan uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Hogan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hopkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hogan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2#
Hopkins wants to control but Hogan is keeping him busy.
Hogan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hogan trying to control from half guard but Hopkins is working away.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hogan tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogan's guard. #REVR##T3#
Hopkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hopkins throwing strikes from guard but Hogan blocks nicely.
Hogan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet.
Hogan is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
Hopkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
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.
Hopkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogan keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Hopkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopkins won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Hogan is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hogan's head.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogan on the side of the head.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hogan darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Hogan into the cage.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boe Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hogan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hopkins to the ground. Hogan is now in Hopkins's guard.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hopkins's guard.
We've been informed that Hogan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Hogan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hopkins trying to control the position.
Hopkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hopkins looking for a guillotine here but Hogan defends easily.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hopkins is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopkins.
Hopkins pulls Hogan in close to his closed guard and prevents Hogan from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hopkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hogan defends well.
Hogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Hogan trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Hogan drives through with a takedown into Hopkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hogan looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan controlling from the top position.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Ryan Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hopkins is looking for a triangle here but Hogan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boe Hogan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hogan tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hopkins enables Hogan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hopkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Hopkins has control of Hogan's left arm, preventing Hogan from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins working a defensive guard but Hogan manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1##SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hogan working away.
Hogan trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hogan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan working away.
Hopkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hogan blocks the strikes from Hopkins.
Hogan is looking to advance position but Hopkins won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Hopkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan throws a counter combo.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Ryan Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boe Hogan.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins moves out of range as Hogan strikes.#T4#
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
Hogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Hopkins misses #TD2#
and Hogan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Hogan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hopkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hogan has Hopkins in his guard.#REVR#
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Hopkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hopkins is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins won't allow Hogan to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hogan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hogan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Hopkins gets caught napping as Hogan dives in and scores a takedown. Hopkins manages to retain guard.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Hopkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins is in close to Hogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopkins lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hopkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins had his way with Boe Hogan in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Hogan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hogan is keen to just control but Hopkins is a slippery customer.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan slips a nice elbow through Hopkins's hands, connecting with Hopkins's forehead.
Hogan slows the pace down in half guard.
Hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Hopkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hogan trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hogan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hogan darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Hogan into the cage.
Hopkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Hogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.#T3#
Hopkins lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan feints the counter takedown.
Hogan slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hogan checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins misses with a combination
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
Ryan Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogan.
Hopkins cracks Hogan with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hogan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.#T4#
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Hogan slips the punch.
And Hogan tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Ryan Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boe Hogan.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hogan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Hogan moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Boe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Hogan's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hopkins!
Ryan Hopkins retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Ryan Hopkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
LKO21 EastSiders
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Mooseheads lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Hogan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mooseheads to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mooseheads stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Mooseheads wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hogan has an active guard here but Mooseheads has managed to pass into half guard.
Mooseheads seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hogan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads is looking to stall here but Hogan recovers full guard.
Hogan looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mooseheads looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mooseheads doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mooseheads manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mooseheads is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mooseheads lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Hogan trying to control the position.
Mooseheads looking to pass the guard.
Mooseheads throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mooseheads scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for a guillotine here but Mooseheads defends easily.
Mooseheads passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Mooseheads wants to control but Hogan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mooseheads goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hogan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mooseheads's guard! Nice work there by Hogan!
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan lands a couple of digs.
Hogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mooseheads is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.
Hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mooseheads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mooseheads is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Mooseheads is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hogan defends well.#T4#
Mooseheads looking to control.
Hogan is fighting to break Mooseheads's control of his arms but Mooseheads is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mooseheads keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Mooseheads bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogan's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hogan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mooseheads rolls with it to try and escape but Hogan cranks on the arm and Mooseheads is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boe Hogan!
An out of breath Boe Hogan 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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Event:
LKO16 RollingStone
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Buro.
Hogan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buro's head backwards.
Buro lands the left hand.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Buro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buro lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Buro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buro! But no joy.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buro lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Buro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boe Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Buro thuds a left hand into Hogan's body.#T1#
Buro scores with a nice strike.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Buro.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hogan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Buro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hogan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hogan trying to control but Buro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Buro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.
Buro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Buro has his feet on Hogan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hogan feints and then cracks Buro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buro down.
Buro tests Hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buro lands a nice shot that snaps Hogan's head back.
Buro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hogan takes one to the side of the head.
Brain Buro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Buro.
Hogan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Buro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Buro checks it.
Hogan lands a high kick!
Hogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Buro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buro lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
#CL#
Hogan moves into the clinch.
Hogan lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Buro is rocked!
Hogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buro backwards.
Buro is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogan finish him?
Hogan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Buro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hogan is unloading with more strikes now! Buro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boe Hogan!
An out of breath Boe Hogan 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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Event:
LKO Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Hogan tries to land a front kick but Blye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hogan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blye slips a straight right by Hogan.
Blye takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blye swats away the attempt to clinch by Hogan.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Blye moved away.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blye.
Boe Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan misses the body punch
and Blye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Blye.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Blye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Blye moves forwards but Hogan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blye ducks right into an uppercut from Hogan.
Hogan punishes Blye's body with a nice straight punch.
Blye checks a leg kick.
Blye fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan lands a slapping body shot.
Hogan scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hogan.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blye blocks a jab.#T2#
Hogan lands a jab to the head.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blye was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
Hogan walks into a stiff left hand from Blye.
Hogan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
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!
Hogan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blye checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Blye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hogan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blye working away.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hogan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Blye throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blye working the body and head with strikes.
Blye working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blye scores with punches from side control.
Blye trying to control the position but Hogan is working away.
Hogan is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blye scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blye connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hogan some visible discomfort.
Blye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blye working away.
Hogan is trying to get back to half guard.
Blye scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Hogan dodges the ground and pound from Blye.
Hogan is trying to improve his position.
Blye cracks Hogan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blye looks up at the clock and then as Hogan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blye smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Blye scoring with punches and elbows.
Blye working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blye looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hogan is avoiding damage well.
Blye lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Blye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hogan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blye scoring with punches and elbows.
Hogan struggling a bit here.
Blye looks up at the clock and then as Hogan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blye smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Blye dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Blye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Hogan thows a body kick. Blye tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hogan takes a swing at Blye's ribcage but misses.
Hogan takes a swing at Blye's ribcage but misses.
Hogan thows a leg kick but Blye checks it #TD2#
and Blye counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blye is one step ahead there.
Blye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye postures up and lands a big shot to Hogan's brow.
Lucas Blye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Blye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blye seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blye's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Blye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Hogan trying to control but Blye is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Blye keeps moving. #SUB2#
Blye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blye is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hogan controls Blye momentarily but Blye frees himself.
Blye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blye lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SUB#
Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Blye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blye has managed to get both his arms back between Hogan's legs - danger averted.
Blye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blye's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hogan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blye escapes and throws Hogan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hogan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blye is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hogan tries to roll over but Blye keeps him under control.
Blye thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hogan's head. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blye lands a nice short elbow.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan is looking to control Blye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hogan avoid being mounted?
Blye sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogan defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blye connects with a nice short shot to Hogan's temple.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan has hold of Blye's hands but Blye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hogan wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blye is nestled in close to Hogan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blye prevents Hogan from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Blye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Blye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hogan throws a head kick but Blye moves out of range.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Blye's shoulder, as Blye tries to avoid the shot.
Hogan defending well as Blye loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hogan.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan is looking to score with low kicks.
Hogan throws a wild body kick that Blye sees coming a mile off.
Boe Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Blye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blye lands a glancing blow to the side of Hogan's head.
Blye lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Hogan is predictable there #TD2#
and Blye counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hogan won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blye cracks Hogan with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
An elbow from Blye crashes against the mat.
Blye working the head and body with strikes.
Hogan wants to control but Blye postures up.
Blye landing strikes.
Blye working the body and head with strikes.
Blye lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blye is chipping away with strikes.
Blye lands a few punches from side control.
Blye is working Hogan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blye lands some shots froms side control.
Hogan taking a bit of punishment here - Blye scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Hogan is rocked!
Blye creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Hogan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Blye creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hogan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blye's best efforts.
Blye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blye sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogan defending well though.
Hogan trying to control from the bottom.
Hogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Blye lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blye 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.
Blye winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blye.
Hogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blye is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Blye. #T3#
Blye wants to control but Hogan is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blye connects with a nice short shot to Hogan's temple.
Hogan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hogan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hogan is looking to improve his position.
Blye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blye not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blye 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.
Blye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blye is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Blye has control of the leg.
Hogan is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan is holding on to half guard well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blye lands a nice short elbow.
Lucas Blye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blye is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Blye has control of the leg.
Hogan has hold of Blye's hands but Blye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hogan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Blye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blye winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Blye!
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Event:
LKO7 The Legends
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Cho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hogan's head.
Hogan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cho is able to avoid easily.
Hogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cho throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range.
Cho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Cho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. Cho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cho.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hogan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hogan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cho moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Cho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan throws a hook but Cho avoids it easily.
Cho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cho is out of range and Hogan settles back down. #T1#
Cho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogan is looking to chop away at Cho's legs.
Hogan tried to score with a low kick but Cho checks it.
Hogan lands a nice looking body kick.
Cho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cho misses with a body kick.
Hogan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hogan tries to land a front kick but Cho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Cho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hogan thinking.
Cho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body kick from Cho.
Hogan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hogan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Cho.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan throws a leg kick that misses.
Cho tried to counter with a leg kick but Hogan avoided it.#T2#
Hogan lands with an overhand left.
Cho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Cho is rocked!
Hogan cracks Cho with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cho falls to his knees and Hogan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boe Hogan!
A relieved looking Boe Hogan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UPG 32
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
NKone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
NKone drops his hands momentarily and Hogan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hogan.
NKone missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
NKone closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. NKone pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from NKone misses.
NKone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
NKone misses with a straight right.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boe Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan connects with an inside leg kick.
NKone lands a jab.
Hogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hogan throws a low kick but it's checked well by NKone.
NKone defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
NKone swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from NKone.#T1##CL#
Hogan gets tackled into the cage by NKone. NKone maintains the clinch.
Hogan prevents a body shot from NKone.
NKone controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
NKone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
NKone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hogan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
NKone tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Hogan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Hogan tries to counter with a clinch but NKone shakes him off and moves away.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone loads up on a big right hand but Hogan slips the punch.
Hogan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
NKone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Hogan walks into a left hand.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and NKone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
NKone throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
NKone swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
#TD#
Hogan tries to sprawl but NKone drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
NKone wants to work for an arm triangle but Hogan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
NKone trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
NKone is working for a kimura here but Hogan manages to reverse the position and he's now in NKone's guard.
NKone trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
NKone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
NKone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
NKone tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogan is retaining full guard.
Hogan is trying to control the position but NKone postures up.
Hogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but NKone is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
NKone content to stall in guard here. #T4#
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NKone preventing the sweep.
Hogan wants to control but NKone passes easily into half guard.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
NKone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
NKone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hogan pushes NKone away with a front kick.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NKone throws out the jab.
NKone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
NKone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and NKone moves out of range easily.
Hogan lands a leg kick that knocks NKone off balance momentarily.
Hogan lands with a shot to the body.
Hogan throws a head kick but NKone moves out of range.
Hogan tries a head kick but it misses.
NKone doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target.
The fighters circling - NKone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target. #T1#
NKone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NKone throws out the jab.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hogan.
Hogan lands a right hook to the body.
Hogan lands a leg kick that knocks NKone off balance momentarily.
NKone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Hogan throws a body shot but no joy.
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boe Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NKone scores with a nice strike.
NKone moves away from the strike by Hogan.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NKone.
Hogan avoids the body shot from NKone.
#T2#
Hogan drops his hands momentarily and NKone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogan.
NKone throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hogan misses.
NKone throwing a counter right hand but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan.
NKone misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
NKone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hogan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
NKone throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NKone.
NKone throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
Hogan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NKone. That did some damage!
NKone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
NKone checks the leg kick.#T3#
NKone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone lands with a shot to the body.
NKone jabs Hogan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hogan takes one on the button.
Hogan throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and NKone counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
NKone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hogan wants to improve his position but NKone is controlling well.
Hogan is still trying to improve position.#T4#
NKone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but NKone scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogan pinned against the cage. Hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ole NKone is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan blocks a jab.
NKone darts in looking for a takedown but Hogan gets double underhooks and turns NKone into the cage.
NKone throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NKone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hogan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
NKone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hogan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole NKone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan throws out a leg kick but NKone moves out of range and Hogan only half commits.
NKone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from NKone.#T1#
Hogan throws a leg kick but NKone checks it. #TD#
NKone gets a takedown into half guard.
NKone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
NKone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
NKone 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.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from NKone.
Boe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. NKone lands a nice short elbow.
Hogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from NKone.
Hogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
NKone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogan's guard. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but NKone pulls his head out easily.
NKone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but NKone has control of the leg.
NKone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
NKone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
NKone is stalling here. Hogan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! NKone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hogan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but NKone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
NKone is trying to control Hogan's posture but Hogan avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where NKone is right now.
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NKone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hogan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NKone wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well NKone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
After the fight, Ole NKone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UPG : Midweek Event 200!
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Hogan scores with a sloppy right hand. Vogler should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Vogler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
It seemed like Vogler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Vogler.
A big right from Vogler misses.
Vogler lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Vogler has managed to clinch.
Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hogan.
Vogler misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler misses with a body punch.
Vogler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Vogler.
Vogler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Vogler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Vogler tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vogler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vogler misses with the head strike.
Vogler misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Vogler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vogler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hogan blocks a body shot from Vogler.
Hogan blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vogler.
Hogan blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hogan.
Vogler misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan blocks a body shot from Vogler.
Vogler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vogler's elbow. #T2#
Vogler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hogan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan lands a shot to the body.
Hogan lands with a light punch inside.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogan misses with the head strike.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vogler lands with a light punch inside.
Hogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vogler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vogler misses with a body punch.
Vogler lands a shot to the body.
Vogler struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Vogler prevents a body shot from Hogan.
A short body shot lands from Vogler as the two fighters clinch.
Vogler scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head. #T3#
Vogler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vogler working aggressively here.
Vogler has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Vogler has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogler lands with a left to the head.
Hogan blocking some punches.
Vogler misses with a body punch.
Hogan tries to work over Vogler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogan misses with a body punch.
Vogler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vogler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow.
Nice body punch from Vogler - that landed with a thud.
Vogler prevents a body shot from Hogan.
Vogler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vogler working aggressively here.
#T4#
Vogler pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vogler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Vogler on the inside.
Hogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Vogler backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogler lands a nice uppercut.
Vogler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vogler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogan tries to circle away but Vogler has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vogler.
Vogler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow.
Vogler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Vogler.
Hogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vogler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vogler tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Vogler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vogler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunter Vogler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hogan defending well as Vogler loads up on a big left hand.
Vogler throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vogler lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Hogan swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vogler.
Hogan throws a big counter combination but Vogler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hogan throws a low kick but Vogler avoids it.
Hogan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vogler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogan. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vogler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hogan.
Hogan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hogan throws a head kick but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Boe Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Vogler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vogler.
Hogan lands with a shot to the body.
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
Vogler staying out of range there.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Vogler to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogler looks for the body kick but Hogan saw that one coming.
Vogler throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.
Vogler throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vogler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hogan swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
#T2#
Hogan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan scores with a leg kick.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hogan takes a step back to recover.
Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
Vogler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vogler misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Hogan.
Vogler throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
Vogler throws out a leg kick but Hogan moves out of range and Vogler only half commits.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Vogler's shoulder, as Vogler tries to avoid the shot.
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vogler checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Hogan connects with a nice looking jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hogan.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Vogler - just one landing.
Hogan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vogler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vogler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Vogler - just one landing.
Vogler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vogler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vogler's calf.
Vogler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vogler scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Hogan misses. #T4#
Vogler connects with a leg kick. Hogan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Vogler throws a wild body kick that Hogan sees coming a mile off.
Hogan scores with a hook to the body. Vogler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vogler.
Hogan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Hogan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hogan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Hogan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Vogler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boe Hogan dominated that second round.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vogler throws the kick towards the body but Hogan avoids it.
Vogler connects with a leg kick. Hogan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hogan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vogler throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
Vogler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boe Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Vogler scores with the left hand. Hogan knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Vogler moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vogler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch.
Hogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hogan throws a low kick but Vogler moves out of range easily.
Vogler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vogler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hogan to score with a decent uppercut.
Hogan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vogler counters with a body kick that stops Hogan in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Vogler is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by Vogler - just one landing.
Vogler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Vogler has knocked Hogan down with a huge combo! Vogler steps away and waves a wobbly Hogan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hogan misses the jab.
Hogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogler moves away.
Hogan misses with a wild body shot.
Hogan swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Vogler counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hogan is looking to wear down Vogler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hogan throws a sloppy body shot
and Vogler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Vogler clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Vogler as Hogan shoots in.#CL2#
Vogler clinches up against the cage.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogan tries to stall but Vogler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vogler scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunter Vogler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hogan blocks a body shot from Vogler.
Vogler tries to throw a body punch but Hogan avoids it by throwing Vogler back against the cage.
Vogler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vogler lands with a left to the head.
Vogler tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vogler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Vogler uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Hogan throws a jab when Vogler was well out of range.#T3#
Vogler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Vogler closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Vogler avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vogler.
Vogler misses with some punches.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vogler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vogler.
Vogler misses with some punches.
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vogler controls his hands.
Vogler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vogler on the inside. #T4#
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan working hard to break the clinch.
Vogler misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan missing with a left hand there. Vogler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vogler looks to land a body kick but Hogan moved away.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vogler avoids it really well and circles away.
Hogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Vogler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vogler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunter Vogler!
Gunter Vogler looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Wunderbar! ha ha ha'.
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