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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Boru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russ Hodges is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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200 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Boru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boru misses with a head kick.
Boru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hodges's waist but Hodges gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boru off to one side.
Boru misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boru closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hodges did well to prevent Boru getting side control.
Boru seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hodges is looking for a sweep. Boru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boru wants to control but Hodges is keeping him busy.
We're going to have a standup here because Brian Boru wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boru moves in looking to clinch but Hodges pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boru misses with a takedown attempt
and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Boru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boru looking to control.
Hodges working some strikes from top position.
Boru is breathing heavily.
Boru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodges won't allow Boru to sweep him here.
Hodges is working Boru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hodges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hodges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hodges is looking to work some ground and pound but Boru has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hodges throwing strikes from guard but Boru blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hodges accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hodges lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hodges working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Brian Boru has been cut.
Hodges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boru's head.
Hodges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hodges landing with the ground and pound.
Hodges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hodges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hodges connects with a couple of short punches.
Hodges lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hodges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boru's head.
Hodges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boru's head.
Hodges cracks Boru with a solid left hand.
Hodges landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boru is rocked!
Hodges cracks Boru with a solid left hand.
Hodges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Boru is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hodges with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hodges connects with a couple of short punches.
Hodges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hodges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hodges working some strikes from top position.
Hodges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hodges postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boru looking to control.
Hodges is working Boru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hodges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hodges lands a couple of elbows.
Hodges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boru's head.
Boru throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hodges landing some decent shots from guard.
Hodges working some strikes from top position.
Boru striking off his back but it's not causing Hodges any problems.
Boru seems to have got his legs back now.
Boru trying to keep a closed guard but Hodges is proving a slippery customer.
Hodges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hodges with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hodges lands a couple of elbows.
Hodges throws an elbow that misses. Boru uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hodges's guard. Nice move by Boru!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hodges pulls Boru in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Hodges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Boru's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hodges keeps the fight on the outside.
Boru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boru looks for a takedown but Hodges sprawls well.
Boru swings for the body but Hodges moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boru is looking to clinch but Hodges is avoiding it.
Hodges gets caught flat footed, as Boru shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boru wants to get up but he can't break Hodges's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boru trying to control but Hodges is working from the bottom.
Hodges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boru tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodges is retaining full guard.
Hodges wants to sweep here but Boru controlling him for the moment.
Boru trying to control but Hodges is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Brian Boru wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hodges somewhat.
Boru is looking to clinch.
Boru wants to clinch up but Hodges keeps it at a distance.
Hodges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hodges wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Boru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boru missing with a left hand there. Hodges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boru's guard.
Hodges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boru's head.
Boru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hodges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boru is trying to keep Hodges in close.
Hodges working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hodges distracts Boru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hodges must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hodges works over Boru with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hodges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boru trying to control the position.
Hodges postures up and lands a big shot to Boru's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hodges scoring with some ground and pound.
Boru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boru has momentary wrist control but Hodges slips an elbow through the middle.
Hodges landing with the ground and pound.
Hodges with a nice head shot there.
Boru trying to keep a closed guard but Hodges is proving a slippery customer.
Hodges with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boru's head.
Hodges working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Hodges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Boru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hodges shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hodges was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hodges softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Boru is out cold! Hodges jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russ Hodges!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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