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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Hogan fails with the takedown.
Gold throws a right hand that Hogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogan also avoids with ease.
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gold defends it nicely.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jimbo Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hogan.#CL#
Gold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gold gets underhooks to prevent Hogan's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold jumps guard but Hogan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gold landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Gold breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Gold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hogan defends well.#SUB2#
Hogan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gold trying to control the position.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Gold.
Gold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#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. #SUB2#
Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Gold is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gold manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Gold's guard. #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.
Hogan won't allow Gold to get back to his feet.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gold's guard.#SUB2#
Hogan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gold! #REVR#
Gold taking a breather here.
Hogan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gold's best efforts.#T3##SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gold 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 looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gold jumps into side control!
Hogan tries to improve position but can't.
Hogan being controlled for a moment.
Hogan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Gold 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. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hogan is refusing to be controlled, as Gold sits in half guard.
Hogan is pressing down on Gold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hogan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gold throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hogan's body to avoid the submission. Hogan has instead reached around Gold's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hogan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Hogan!
John Hogan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 31
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyagi as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Hogan clinches up with Miyagi and pushes him back against the cage.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogan.
Miyagi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miyagi tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Miyagi stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan looking for a takedown.
Miyagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Miyagi pulls guard effortlessly.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Hogan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miyagi 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.
Miyagi cracks Hogan with a big right hand but Hogan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miyagi is putting a hurting on Hogan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hogan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hogan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hogan taking a bit of punishment here - Miyagi scoring with strikes.
Hogan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Miyagi not doing much here.
#SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hogan taking some punishment here, with Miyagi in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.#TD#
Hogan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hogan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miyagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hogan passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SUB#
Hogan wants to finish this one by submission but Miyagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hogan.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.#SUB#
Hogan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miyagi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Miyagi trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hogan's back!
Miyagi punches Hogan on the ear. #SUB2#
Miyagi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Miyagi has got one arm under Hogan's chin. This could be trouble... Hogan trying to control the other hand but Miyagi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hogan has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated John Hogan had this to say: 'I thought I could defend his takedowns and strikes and I was wrong. But I will be back.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 21
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for daBell.#CUT#
It looks like John Hogan has been cut.
daBell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
daBell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hogan misses with a combination
and daBell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but daBell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from daBell.
daBell lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for daBell. That snapped Hogan's head back.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hogan shoots and misses
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Hogan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
daBell throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting daBell counter with a right hand.
Hogan is still on wobbly legs! Can daBell finish him?
daBell feints a jab and as Hogan dips his head, daBell unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hogan right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hogan falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! daBell smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ringz daBell!
In defeat, John Hogan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I thought I could defend his takedowns and strikes and I was wrong. But I will be back.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 10
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hogan forces Ebon back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ebon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogan tries to clinch up but Ebon circles away and keeps his distance.
Hogan shoots for a takedown but Ebon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Ebon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ebon is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Hogan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ebon regains guard immediately.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ebon has wrist control.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogan wants to stand and escape but instead Ebon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebon defends well.#SUB2#
Hogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ebon passes into half guard.
Ebon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ebon pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ebon lands a nice short elbow.
Ebon content to control rather than advance.
Ebon lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ebon there. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ebon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Ebon 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 is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ebon wants to work for an arm triangle but Hogan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
Ebon is looking to advance position but Hogan won't allow it.
Hogan wants to improve his position but Ebon is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ragang Ebon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ebon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into Ebon's guard.#ES#
Ebon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A bit of stalling here from Ebon.
Hogan looking for a takedown. #BC#
Ebon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ebon looks for a takedown but Hogan sprawls well.
Hogan is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hogan avoids it really well and circles away.
Ebon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragang Ebon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hogan goes for a double leg but Ebon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ebon continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Hogan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ebon's guard.
Hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ragang Ebon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ebon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Ebon is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ebon tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ebon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hogan is trying for a kimura here. Ebon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hogan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Hogan!
During a confident post fight interview, John Hogan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UFC MNF 3
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hogan back to the cage. Nurmagomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurmagomedov lands with a hook. Hogan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hogan shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hogan darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Hogan into the cage. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets tackled into the cage by Hogan. Hogan maintains the clinch.
Hogan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Hogan tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hogan.
Nurmagomedov letting Hogan take a breather here.
Hogan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Hogan wants the takedown. Nurmagomedov is fighting it off but Hogan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nurmagomedov's guard against the cage.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov won't let him. #T2#
Hogan throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hogan for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Hogan working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogan slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Hogan ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
John Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Hogan's body.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov isn't going anywhere.
Nurmagomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hogan throws a strike but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogan stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hogan's best efforts.#SU2#
Hogan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nurmagomedov to stand up.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Nurmagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nurmagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hogan.#T2#
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Hogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away.
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!
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov defends it nicely.
Hogan tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Hogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Hogan wants to counter with a clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
Hogan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hogan.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Hogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
John Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Hogan's belly button to the back.
It looks like Nurmagomedov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hogan blocks a jab.#T1#
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hogan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a triangle here but Nurmagomedov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
Hogan is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
John Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
John Hogan spoke after the fight, saying 'I thought I could defend his takedowns and strikes and I was wrong. But I will be back.'.
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Event:
UFC WNF 1
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Hogan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith scores with a jab. Hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Hogan has been cut.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith sizes up Hogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hogan eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Hogan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hogan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good shot there by Smith.#T2#
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!
Smith lands with a straight right. Hogan didn't see that one coming.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body punch from Smith.
Hogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Hogan is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Hogan's cut.
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.
#R2#
Hogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Hogan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Hogan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Hogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Smith looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Hogan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hogan has been working on his balance at MMA Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a right hand that Hogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogan also avoids with ease.
John Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hogan backs away looking to recover.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith connects with a body shot.#T2#
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Smith swinging wildly here.
Hogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hogan shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hogan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Hogan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Hogan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Hogan's head back.
Smith stalks Hogan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hogan's face. Hogan staggers backwards, shaken.
Donk. Smith catches Hogan right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
John Hogan's cut is getting worse.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hogan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Hogan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hogan there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Hogan down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Hogan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith wobbles Hogan with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Smith dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Hogan to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Smith!
A victorious Joe Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, John Hogan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I thought I could defend his takedowns and strikes and I was wrong. But I will be back.'.
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Event:
Mid Week Mashup 2
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Hogan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lane swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Lane shoots in and bounces Hogan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hogan has his foot on Lane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lane works his way back into a safe position though.
Lane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lane tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogan is retaining full guard.
Lane stands up over Hogan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hogan is looking for a triangle but Lane pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hogan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hogan's head.
Lane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lane scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hogan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lane defends it easily.
Lane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hogan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hogan wants to control from the top but Lane keeps moving.
Lane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Lane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Lane keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lane 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.
Lane has Hogan pulled in close to control his posture.
Lane wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hogan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hogan trying to control but Lane is working from the bottom.
Hogan won't allow Lane to sweep him here.
Lane keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Lane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lane manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Lane's guard.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Hogan is pushing down on Lane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lane is fighting to maintain full guard but Hogan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Lane is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Hogan is looking for a kimura here.
Lane is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lane avoid being mounted?
We've been informed that Lane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lane is staying active underneath Hogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lane defending well though.
Hogan is trying to control the action in half guard but Lane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogan.
Lane trying to control here.
Lane manages to get to full guard.
Lane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lane looking for a sweep. Not yet Lane, not yet. #T4#
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Hogan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lane is not content to let Hogan control the position. #SUB#
Hogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hogan is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hogan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lane has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hogan tries for a kimura but Lane is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Lane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hogan 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#
Lane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Lane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hogan manages to get back to half guard.
Lane winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hogan taking some punishment here, with Lane in his half guard.
Lane lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Lane there.
Hogan taking some punishment here, with Lane in his half guard.
Lane 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.
Lane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lane slips a nice elbow through Hogan's hands, connecting with Hogan's forehead.#T1#
Lane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hogan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lane lands strikes from half guard.
Lane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hogan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hogan taking some punishment here, with Lane in his half guard.
Lane lands with a punch from half guard.
Lane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hogan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lane scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
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. Lane connects with a nice short shot to Hogan's temple. #T2#
Nice strikes from Lane there.
Lane working the head and body with strikes.
Lane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hogan has hold of Lane's hands but Lane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Lane. #SUB#
Hogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lane pulls his head out easily.
Lane winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Lane connects with a nice short shot to Hogan's temple.
Lane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Lane there.
Lane winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Lane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lane working over Hogan with some ground and pound. Hogan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Hogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lane pulls his head out easily.
Hogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hogan has hold of Lane's hands but Lane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Lane.
Lane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #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.#SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Lane has control of the leg.
Lane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hogan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Lane slips a nice elbow through Hogan's hands, connecting with Hogan's forehead.
Lane 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.
Lane lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hogan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hogan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hogan has hold of Lane's hands but Lane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Lane connects with a nice short shot to Hogan's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hogan was covering up waiting for the punch and Lane finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Hogan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lane should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hogan has tightened it up now! Lane should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Hogan!
During a confident post fight interview, John Hogan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2019 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Klein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hogan doesn't seem phased though.
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klein manages to avoid it.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hogan has time to react.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Klein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hogan sprawls and moves away.
Klein misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Hogan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Hogan effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Hogan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Klein regains guard.
Klein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hogan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Klein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hogan has Klein in his guard.#REVR#
Klein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klein is aware though and is defending well.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klein throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hogan has his foot on Klein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klein works his way back into a safe position though.
Klein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Klein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klein has managed to get both his arms back between Hogan's legs - danger averted.
Klein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hogan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Klein should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hogan has tightened it up now! Klein should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Hogan!
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