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SPARTA 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Feleti Newalu (ranked 4196 p4p, 371 weight class) and Abel Hershon (ranked 4218 p4p, 372 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Feleti Newalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abel Hershon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hershon blocks a jab.
Newalu misses with a left hand
and Hershon counters with a low kick, right behind Newalu 's knee.
Hershon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newalu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hershon.
Hershon throws a head kick but Newalu moves out of range.
Hershon staying out of range there.
A big left from Newalu misses.
Hershon misses with a body shot.
Newalu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Newalu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newalu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newalu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hershon's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hershon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Newalu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newalu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hershon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Feleti Newalu!
An out of breath Feleti Newalu 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flint Beaswood (ranked 3872 p4p, 450 weight class) and Portgas D Ace (ranked 3855 p4p, 449 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flint Beaswood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Portgas D Ace!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Ace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Beaswood attempts a counter takedown but D Ace avoids it well and moves away.
Beaswood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
D Ace has a couple of punches blocked by Beaswood.
Beaswood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. D Ace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beaswood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but D Ace avoids it really well and circles away.
Beaswood staying out of range there.
D Ace throws a lazy uppercut
and Beaswood counters by moving into the clinch.
Beaswood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ace working aggressively here.
D Ace lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beaswood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. D Ace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Ace gets through Beaswood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beaswood pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ace 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.
Beaswood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
D Ace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beaswood looking to control.
D Ace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beaswood pulls D Ace in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
D Ace won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beaswood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
D Ace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beaswood backs up against the cage.
It looks like Flint Beaswood has been cut.
D Ace misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Beaswood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from D Ace.
A big right from D Ace misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Ace. Beaswood does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Ace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
D Ace throws a shot from downtown. Beaswood moves away and avoids it.
Beaswood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaswood moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from D Ace misses the target.
D Ace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beaswood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beaswood wants to clinch.
Beaswood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Ace.
Portgas D Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Ace connects with a body shot that sends Beaswood's belly button to the back.
Beaswood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
D Ace gets back to full guard.
D Ace has his hands on Beaswood's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D Ace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
D Ace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beaswood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
D Ace is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but D Ace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Portgas D Ace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flint Beaswood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Beaswood.
D Ace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
D Ace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beaswood on the side of the head.
D Ace works the jab nicely.
D Ace throws a right hand that Beaswood ducks under and follows up with a left that Beaswood also avoids with ease.
Portgas D Ace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Ace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beaswood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
D Ace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beaswood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beaswood trying to control the position but D Ace is working away.
Beaswood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beaswood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt D Ace will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ace is trying to get back to half guard.
Beaswood working the ground and pound.
Beaswood lands some shots froms side control.
D Ace tries to control but Beaswood manages to take his back.
D Ace looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beaswood biding his time, looking for the opening.
Beaswood wants to control but D Ace is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Beaswood. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
D Ace takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Beaswood is hanging on to D Ace's back as he tries to escape.
D Ace trying to control the hands but Beaswood breaks the grip.
Beaswood working for the choke.
D Ace defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Beaswood tries to keep control of the position but D Ace is staying busy.
D Ace turns into Beaswood and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaswood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaswood trying to keep a closed guard but D Ace is proving a slippery customer.
Beaswood thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Beaswood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. D Ace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beaswood is looking for a triangle but D Ace pushes his legs off easily.
Beaswood can't keep his opponent in guard - D Ace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
D Ace is taking a breather. Beaswood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beaswood is looking for a sweep. D Ace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beaswood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beaswood wants to control but D Ace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
D Ace is pressing down on Beaswood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beaswood is holding on for now.
D Ace looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Flint Beaswood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flint Beaswood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
D Ace lands a right hook to the body.
Beaswood shoots in and drives through. D Ace sprawls well.
D Ace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by D Ace. Beautiful body shot.
Beaswood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
D Ace throws a jab when Beaswood was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Beaswood misses its target.
Beaswood has his takedown stuffed
and D Ace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Ace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beaswood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Ace.
D Ace leaves Beaswood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from D Ace! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaswood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beaswood shoots in for a takedown but D Ace shows good takedown defense.
Beaswood closes the distance and clinches up with D Ace, looking for a takedown. Beaswood pushes D Ace against the cage but D Ace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from D Ace misses its intended target.
Beaswood is looking to counter the offense by D Ace and move into the clinch.
D Ace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beaswood has time to react.
Beaswood takes the fight into the clinch.
Beaswood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by D Ace after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from D Ace.
Beaswood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Ace just misses with a punch to the body.
Beaswood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Ace.
D Ace punishes Beaswood's body with a nice straight punch.
D Ace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Ace jabs at Beaswood's 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!
Beaswood drops his hands momentarily and D Ace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from D Ace.
Beaswood moves away from the strike by D Ace.
D Ace throws a shot from downtown. Beaswood moves away and avoids it.
Portgas D Ace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beaswood is defended easily by D Ace.
D Ace is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Ace scores with the left hand. Beaswood knows he should have avoided that one.
D Ace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beaswood.
D Ace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
D Ace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
D Ace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaswood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and D Ace counters with a stiff right hand.
D Ace digs a good hook to Beaswood's body.
No luck for Beaswood with that takedown attempt.
Beaswood takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Ace, as that shot connected.
Beaswood is rocked!
The fighters circling - D Ace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beaswood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Portgas D Ace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think D Ace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Portgas D Ace!
During a confident post fight interview, Portgas D Ace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sherlock Holmes (ranked 2819 p4p, 337 weight class) and Mauricio Hudson (ranked 3135 p4p, 371 weight class). Sherlock Holmes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sherlock Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mauricio Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
A slow jab from Hudson misses its intended target.
Hudson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sherlock Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches up with Hudson, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes Hudson against the cage but Hudson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hudson is looking to reverse the position.
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hudson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hudson is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson is pressing down on Holmes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holmes is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Hudson is very close to passing his half guard.
Holmes with the active half guard here but Hudson passes nicely into side control.
Holmes is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it.
Hudson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holmes!
Hudson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holmes is holding on tight.
Holmes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hudson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holmes regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmes trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Hudson trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it.
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Hudson pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauricio Hudson will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
Hudson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Hudson misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Holmes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Hudson's shoulder, as Hudson tries to avoid the shot.
Hudson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Hudson misses.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Holmes misses
and Hudson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hudson is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudson is still trying to improve position.
Mauricio Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holmes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudson has Holmes in his guard.
Holmes postures up in Hudson's guard and throws a big left but Hudson blocks it.
Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmes defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hudson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hudson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holmes is pushing down on Hudson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hudson is fighting to maintain full guard but Holmes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holmes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes prevents Hudson from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holmes lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes wants to control but Hudson is keeping him busy.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hudson defending well though.
Hudson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hudson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Hudson is defending well.
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hudson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Hudson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmes.
Hudson actively working from the bottom here.
Hudson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudson is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherlock Holmes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Holmes misses.
Hudson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudson.
An inside leg kick from Holmes misses.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Hudson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson misses with a looping right.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Sherlock Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hudson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hudson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holmes!
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hudson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
Hudson moves into full mount! Holmes won't be happy about that!
Hudson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Holmes is in real trouble.
Hudson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holmes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Holmes moves into full guard.
Holmes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hudson stacks Holmes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hudson!
Hudson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Hudson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes, who protects the arm well.
Holmes manages to get back to half guard.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Hudson is controlling well.
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes gets full guard.
Hudson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holmes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudson has Holmes in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sherlock Holmes.
Well Holmes 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherlock Holmes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mbekezeli Ndawonde (ranked 3927 p4p, 353 weight class) and Jonathan Harvey (ranked 3366 p4p, 326 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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151 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mbekezeli Ndawonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Harvey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harvey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ndawonde lands with a right hand.
Harvey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ndawonde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey missing with a left hand there. Ndawonde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ndawonde misses the shot to the body.
Ndawonde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndawonde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ndawonde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Ndawonde's shoulder, as Ndawonde tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Ndawonde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey throws a hook to the side of Ndawonde's head but Ndawonde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ndawonde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ndawonde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndawonde.
A head kick from Ndawonde lands but Harvey takes it in his stride.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ndawonde is trying to defend but Harvey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harvey is working for a kimura but Ndawonde is defending it quite comfortably.
Harvey is working for a kimura but Ndawonde is defending it quite comfortably.
Harvey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ndawonde is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Harvey!
Our winner, Jonathan Harvey, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rio Avalos (ranked 2619 p4p, 271 weight class) and Duncan Trussell (ranked 2274 p4p, 239 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Duncan Trussell enters the cage!
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rio Avalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duncan Trussell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalos loads up on a big right hand but Trussell slips the punch.
Trussell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trussell slips a straight right by Avalos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avalos. Trussell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avalos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trussell to the mat! Trussell manages to get full guard.
Trussell is looking to stand up but Avalos isn't so interested in that idea.
Avalos works over Trussell with some ground and pound from guard.
Trussell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trussell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avalos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avalos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalos stops Trussell from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avalos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trussell trying to keep a closed guard but Avalos is proving a slippery customer.
Avalos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trussell parries the strikes from Avalos easily there. Avalos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Trussell to escape.
Trussell is trying to control Avalos's posture but Avalos avoids it.
Avalos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Avalos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Trussell bucks up and tries to throw Avalos off but instead Avalos has got his back!
Avalos lands shots from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalos scores with punches and elbows.
Avalos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Trussell up.
Trussell is rocked!
A helpless look comes across Trussell 's face. He knows he's trapped as Avalos lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
A less than humble Rio Avalos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drotenkov Filippovich (ranked 1695 p4p, 227 weight class) and Coach Jab (ranked 2077 p4p, 263 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 lbs
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178 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drotenkov Filippovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coach Jab!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filippovich throws a right hand that misses
and Jab counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Jab misses.
Jab swings for the body but Filippovich moves out of range.
Jab defending well as Filippovich loads up on a big left hand.
Filippovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filippovich swings widly with a right hand
letting Jab counter with a right hand.
Jab throws out a powerful jab.
Filippovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Jab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab connects with a body shot that sends Filippovich's belly button to the back.
Jab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filippovich.
Jab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filippovich.
Filippovich throws a big shot that misses.
Jab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Filippovich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jab!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Jab's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Filippovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jab is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jab, who protects the arm well.
Jab trying his best to control but Filippovich has mounted him.
Filippovich goes for an armbar but Jab turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jab.
Jab is looking to stand up but Filippovich won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Filippovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jab defends well.
Filippovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jab is aware though and is defending well.
Jab trying to stand up but can't free himself from Filippovich's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filippovich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jab frees his head nicely. Oh but Filippovich has switched to an armbar! Jab is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Drotenkov Filippovich!
Drotenkov Filippovich spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tongchai Tor Silachai (ranked 1490 p4p, 27 weight class) and Takeru Kazehaya (ranked 3473 p4p, 78 weight class). Tongchai Tor Silachai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takeru Kazehaya's chin.
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255 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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263 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tongchai Tor Silachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeru Kazehaya!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tor Silachai throws out a loose jab but Kazehaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazehaya drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kazehaya drops back looking for a leg! Tor Silachai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tor Silachai manages to kick Kazehaya off! Kazehaya jumps back into Tor Silachai's guard.
Tor Silachai looking for a sweep. Not yet Tor Silachai, not yet.
Tor Silachai can't keep his opponent in guard - Kazehaya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kazehaya trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazehaya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tor Silachai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazehaya.
Kazehaya trying to pass the guard but Tor Silachai defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tor Silachai is looking for a sweep. Kazehaya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazehaya is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tor Silachai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeru Kazehaya!
Takeru Kazehaya thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tongchai Tor Silachai stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 312 p4p, 40 weight class) and Aaron Casaus (ranked 1891 p4p, 207 weight class). Lapu comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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153 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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147 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Casaus!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lapu does it's job there.
It looks like Aaron Casaus has been cut.
Lapu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Casaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Casaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lapu counter with a right hand.
Casaus is rocked!
Casaus 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.
Lapu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casaus.
Lapu moves out of range of the strikes.
Lapu misses with a wild body shot.
Casaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lapu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Lapu. Beautiful body shot.
Casaus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lapu clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Casaus fails to land.
Casaus working aggressively here.
Lapu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casaus's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lapu fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Casaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lapu is working Casaus over against the cage.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Casaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapu tries a body shot but Casaus blocks it.
Lapu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Casaus.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Casaus takes a shot to the head.
Casaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casaus blocks an uppercut.
Lapu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Lapu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lapu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casaus.
Lapu blocking some punches.
Casaus blocking some punches.
Casaus lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casaus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Casaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casaus working aggressively here.
Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Casaus fails to land.
Lapu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapu lands a hook that snaps the head of Casaus backwards.
Lapu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casaus backwards.
Casaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
Casaus misses with the head strike.
Casaus lands a right hand.
Casaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Casaus.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Casaus.
Casaus lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Lapu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Casaus throws a head punch that misses.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lapu.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Casaus.
Casaus misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casaus.
Casaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casaus misses with a body punch.
Casaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casaus misses with some punches.
Lapu blocking some punches.
Lapu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
Casaus throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Casaus has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Lapu lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Casaus's cut.
That's time! Lapu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lapu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casaus manages to avoid it.
Lapu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Casaus's head backwards.
Casaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?
Lapu staying out of range there.
Casaus seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Casaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lapu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Casaus looks to land a right hand but Lapu moved out of range.
Casaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casaus can do to turn this around?
Casaus slips under a jab from Lapu.
Casaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Lapu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Casaus thinking.
Casaus throws a hook but Lapu avoids it easily.
Casaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu throws out a loose jab but Casaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lapu rushes Casaus and presses him up against the cage.
Lapu Lapu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lapu slows down the pace here.
Lapu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casaus tries to work over Lapu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casaus.
A right handed body shot lands from Lapu.
Lapu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Casaus.
Casaus throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lapu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Lapu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Casaus throws a head punch that misses.
Lapu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lapu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lapu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casaus blocks a body shot from Lapu.
Lapu misses with some punches.
Casaus misses with the head strike.
Casaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Casaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu presses Casaus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lapu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Lapu.
A head punch on the inside from Lapu fails to land.
Casaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Casaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lapu tries a body shot but Casaus blocks it.
Casaus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Casaus misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lapu fails to land.
A short left from Casaus.
Casaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Casaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lapu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Casaus fails to land.
Casaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lapu.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Lapu.
Lapu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Casaus can't find room to land a body shot as Lapu controls the action.
Lapu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu scores with a shot to the side of Casaus's head.
Lapu misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lapu.
Lapu lands with a short shot to the head.
Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Casaus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Casaus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Casaus connects with a single shot there.
Casaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lapu takes a swing at Casaus's ribcage but misses.
Lapu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lapu.
Lapu takes the fight into the clinch.
Casaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapu lands with a short shot to the head.
Casaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casaus misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu blocks an uppercut.
Lapu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapu misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Casaus.
A shot in the inside from Lapu.
Lapu throws a head punch that misses.
Lapu tries a body shot but Casaus blocks it.
Casaus digs a right hand into Lapu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lapu's gas tank.
Casaus takes a shot to the head.
Casaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casaus misses with a body punch.
Lapu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lapu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Casaus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lapu has him pressed against the cage.
Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lapu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Casaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lapu.
Lapu lands a right hand.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Casaus.
Casaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapu stalling in the clinch.
Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Casaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casaus takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casaus blocks an uppercut.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Casaus.
Lapu lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lapu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Casaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Casaus throws a head punch that misses.
Casaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Casaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Casaus lands a left hand.
Lapu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu tries to throw a body punch but Casaus avoids it by throwing Lapu back against the cage.
Lapu blocking some punches.
Lapu misses with some punches.
A short right from Lapu.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Casaus.
Lapu lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lapu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lapu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casaus backwards.
Casaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapu pushes Casaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Casaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapu.
Casaus has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Casaus controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casaus.
Lapu misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Lapu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Casaus blocks a body shot from Lapu.
Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu blocks an uppercut.
Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Casaus.
Lapu throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Casaus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Casaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Casaus looks to clinch
letting Lapu counter with a right hand.
Casaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Casaus misses the target.
Lapu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lapu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casaus.
Lapu throws an overhand right that drops Casaus like a sack of potatoes! Lapu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu retains his featherweight title!
Lapu Lapu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Bryan (ranked 407 p4p, 60 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 1060 p4p, 150 weight class). Hogan has chosen My Time Is Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomi Bryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Bryan misses the shot to the body.
Hogan gets the takedown into side control.
Bryan is looking to reverse the position.
Bryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Hogan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Bryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bryan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bryan tries to get out of the position.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryan 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 is in close to Bryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryan's guard.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Hogan.
Hogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bryan defending well though.
Bryan tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
Hogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bryan tries to roll over but Hogan keeps him under control.
Hogan thows a huge punch but Bryan dodges it nicely.
Bryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogan 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.
Bryan is looking for a sweep. Hogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is positioning himself well to prevent Hogan advancing to mount.
Bryan 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!
Hogan wants to escape the position.
Bryan punishes Hogan with strikes from the back mount.
Hogan rolls, trying to escape but Bryan keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogan trying to control but not successfully.
Bryan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan turns into Bryan and is now in his guard.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Hogan is fighting to break Bryan's control of his arms but Bryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Bryan blocks nicely.
Hogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
Bryan landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryan postures up.
Bryan stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryan.
Hogan has Bryan pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to sweep but instead, Bryan has passed into half guard.
Hogan moves into full guard.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Bryan is keeping the position.
Hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bryan is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
That's time! Bryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hogan throws a jab when Bryan was well out of range.
Hogan connects with a body shot that sends Bryan's belly button to the back.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryan closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. Bryan pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryan dives in and grabs Hogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes down on Bryan's head and hops out.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Bryan moves away and avoids it.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bryan to regain full guard.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is working Bryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Bryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan is in close to Bryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogan throws a strike but Bryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hogan seems keen to control Bryan's posture.
Bryan trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Bryan postures up.
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.
Bryan pushes down on Hogan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hulk Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan has his hands on Bryan's head, controlling the position.
Hogan wants to control but Bryan passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bryan.
Bryan 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 trying to maintain the position but Bryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hogan is refusing to be controlled, as Bryan sits in half guard.
Bryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hogan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bryan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hogan gets back to full guard.
Hogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bryan is one step ahead there.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryan's head.
Bryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
Bryan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Hogan postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryan has wrist control.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan stands up over Bryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan 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.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Bryan misses with a looping right.
Hogan has closed the distance and engaged Bryan in a clinch.
Bryan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
Hogan tries a body shot but Bryan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan has Hogan pressed against the cage.
Bryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bryan.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryan's elbow.
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hogan wants a takedown.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryan blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan slowing the pace effectively.
Bryan is looking to control Hogan's arms but Hogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryan has his back to the cage.
Bryan is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan working aggressively here.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryan's elbow.
Hogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryan stalling.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryan's elbow.
Bryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogan keeps control of Bryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is looking to control Hogan's arms but Hogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryan has his back to the cage.
Bryan effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryan.
Hogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryan.
Hogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Bryan to work.
Bryan looking to stall.
Hogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryan.
Bryan looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryan trying to control the position but instead, Hogan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryan into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tomi Bryan.
Bryan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hogan's guard.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment.
Bryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hulk Hogan just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bryan misses with a takedown attempt - Hogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
Bryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryan is working away from the top position though.
Bryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hogan gets back to full guard.
Hogan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan has his hands on Bryan's head, controlling the position.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but Bryan is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Bryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryan is working hard here to advance position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hogan postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Bryan is pulling down on Hogan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogan, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bryan 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryan defends it nicely.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogan fails with the takedown.
Tomi Bryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Bryan.
Hogan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bryan throws a lazy uppercut
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan, not yet.
Bryan controls Hogan momentarily but Hogan frees himself.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hogan stands up over Bryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan controls Bryan momentarily but Bryan frees himself.
Bryan stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hulk Hogan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Bryan moved out of range.
Hogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryan.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryan throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Bryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Bryan didn't expect that.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryan's head.
Bryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryan's head.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogan has Bryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Hogan is trying to keep Bryan in close.
Bryan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryan has his foot on Hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogan lands a couple of elbows.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan won't allow Bryan to sweep him here.
Bryan is pulling down on Hogan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogan, at least for the moment.
Hogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hogan cracks Bryan with a solid left hand.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Hogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan lands a couple of digs.
Bryan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan working some strikes from top position.
Bryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogan.
Bryan trying to control the position here.
Tomi Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hogan sprawls and moves away.
Bryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hogan's waist but Hogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryan off to one side.
Hogan feints the counter takedown.
Hogan swings for the body but Bryan moves out of range.
Hulk Hogan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Bryan pushes him off.
Bryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Bryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan darts in trying to clinch
and Bryan counters with a shoot takedown. Hogan fights it but they end up in guard.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment.
Bryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan is pulling down on Bryan's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryan lands a couple of digs.
Bryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hogan 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Hulk 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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