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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demitre Hynes (ranked 4771 p4p, 25427 weight class) and Luo Huo (ranked 91 p4p, 239 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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193 cm 25 245 0 - 3 - 0 |
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200 cm 18 275 0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Very confident |
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demitre Hynes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luo Huo! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! That kick from Huo tenderised Hynes's leg. Hynes is trying to keep his angry face on. Huo has a takedown stuffed. Hynes shoots in but Huo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Huo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Huo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hynes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hynes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Huo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Huo darts in looking for a takedown but Hynes gets double underhooks and turns Huo into the cage. Hynes wants to clinch up but Huo keeps it at a distance. Hynes throws a head kick but Huo moves out of range.
Huo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hynes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Demitre Hynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luo Huo. Hynes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Hynes. No joy for Huo on that attempt. Huo shoots in but no luck this time. Huo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hynes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hynes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huo's waist but Huo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hynes off to one side. Huo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Huo clinches with his opponent.
Hynes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huo avoids it. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hynes as Huo tries to tie him up. Huo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hynes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hynes misses with a few strikes there.
Huo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hynes moves away. Hynes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huo. Huo has Hynes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hynes stalling in the clinch but Huo improves position. Hynes wants to break free but Huo has control.
Hynes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hynes is trying to pull guard but Huo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hynes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huo looking for a takedown. Hynes jumps guard but Huo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Huo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hynes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Huo is trying to drag Hynes to the mat but Hynes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Huo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Huo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hynes avoids it really well and circles away. Huo tries to clinch up. A combination from Huo does no damage. Huo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hynes tries to clinch up but Huo circles away and keeps his distance. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hynes. Huo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hynes avoids the body shot from Huo.
Huo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Huo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It appears Hynes was looking to counter with a kick there. Huo has his takedown stuffed and Hynes counters with a three punch combo that has Huo backing up. Huo nods at Hynes to acknowledge the strikes. Huo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hynes counters with a low kick, right behind Huo 's knee. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huo is defended easily by Hynes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Huo throws a body shot but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demitre Hynes dominated that round. That's time! Hynes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Nice sprawl there from Huo as Hynes shoots in. Hynes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Huo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hynes doesn't succeed with the takedown and Huo counters by moving into the clinch. Hynes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitre Hynes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hynes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hynes smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huo tries to clinch up. As Huo looks to move away, Hynes throws a big counter combo but Huo just gets out of the way. Hynes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hynes, before circling back to the center of the mat. Huo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hynes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huo shoots in for a takedown but Hynes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Demitre Hynes is winning the standup battle so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Huo. Huo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hynes but Hynes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hynes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hynes slaps away a takedown attempt from Huo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Huo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hynes shoots for a double leg takedown but Huo sprawls well. He's pushed Hynes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hynes shoots in but Huo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hynes shoots in for a takedown but Huo shows good takedown defense. Hynes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hynes is looking to break free of the clinch but Huo has double underhooks. Huo tries to pull guard but Hynes forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hynes wants to take the fight to the mat but Huo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Huo wants to take the fight to the mat but Hynes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hynes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hynes stops a takedown attempt from Huo.
Huo tries for a takedown but Hynes manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hynes is trying to pull guard but Huo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hynes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huo.
Huo tries to break free but Hynes pushes him back against the cage. Hynes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Huo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hynes tries to clinch up but Huo circles away and keeps his distance. Hynes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huo tries to avoid it but Hynes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huo to the ground. Huo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huo! But no joy. Hynes shoots in looking for a takedown but Huo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hynes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hynes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huo shoots in for a double leg but Hynes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Some wild striking there from Huo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Hynes with that takedown attempt. Huo shoots in but no luck this time. Huo fails to land the takedown. Hynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Huo has his takedown stuffed and Hynes counters with a one-two to the body. Huo is breathing heavily. Hynes closes the distance and clinches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hynes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Huo can't get the takedown.
Hynes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huo to keep the fight standing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Demitre Hynes 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Hynes scores with a nice strike. Hynes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Huo sneaks out the side door and pushes Hynes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Hynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Huo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hynes fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Huo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hynes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Huo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hynes but Hynes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Huo tries to bum rush Hynes with a series of wild strikes but Hynes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Huo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Huo shoots in for a takedown but Hynes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Huo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hynes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Horrible takedown attempt by Hynes or perhaps it was just good defense by Huo, which made it look bad. Huo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitre Hynes. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight stays on the outside here - Huo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Huo darts in looking for a takedown but Hynes gets double underhooks and turns Huo into the cage. Huo darts in looking for a takedown but Hynes gets double underhooks and turns Huo into the cage. Hynes shoots in for a double leg but Huo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A head kick misses from Hynes. Huo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hynes as he jumps to the side. Sloppy strikes from Hynes. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hynes looks for a takedown but Huo sprawls well. Hynes is looking to clinch but Huo is avoiding it.
Huo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hynes with a body shot. Huo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hynes sprawls well. He's pushed Huo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hynes tries to counter by clinching up but Huo breaks away and moves out of range. Huo darts in looking for a takedown but Hynes gets double underhooks and turns Huo into the cage. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huo. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hynes. Hynes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hynes digs a good body shot into Huo's ribs. Huo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Huo moves out of range of the body kick. A little jabbing left from Huo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hynes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Huo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Huo throws a body kick that misses. Hynes tries to clinch but Huo is having none of it. Huo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hynes is fending him off so far but Huo persists. Nope, Hynes circles away and we're back to standing. Hynes tries to counter by clinching up but Huo breaks away and moves out of range. Hynes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Huo backs up against the cage.
Hynes lands with a kick to the temple. Huo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hynes. Huo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hynes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huo swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hynes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Huo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hynes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huo. Huo shoots for a takedown but Hynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hynes slaps away a takedown attempt from Huo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hynes attempts a counter takedown but Huo avoids it well and moves away. Hynes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huo defends well and Hynes ends up having to push Huo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Huo taking a breather. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Luo Huo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Demitre Hynes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Huo looking to throw knees to the head but Hynes is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Demitre Hynes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hynes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitre Hynes!
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energy
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38% |
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