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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Canada (ranked 129 p4p, 80 weight class) and Hawk Fleximario (ranked 5 p4p, 9 weight class). Fleximario has chosen Funkmeister as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario throws an overhand right that lands on Canada's shoulder, as Canada tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Canada misses its intended target.
Canada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Canada with a jab.
Canada throws an overhand right that lands on Fleximario's shoulder, as Fleximario tries to avoid the shot.
Canada digs a good body shot into Fleximario's ribs.
Canada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleximario moves away.
Fleximario counters with a body kick.
Fleximario misses with a jab to the body
and Canada counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fleximario takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fleximario staying out of range there.
Fleximario steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fleximario needs to keep his hands up - Canada had a free shot at his head there.
Canada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fleximario looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fleximario!
The strikes coming from Canada are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Canada misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Canada working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Canada is looking to take a break and control but Fleximario is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canada lands some shots froms side control.
Canada working away.
Canada 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.
Canada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fleximario keeps working.
Canada looks up at the clock and then as Fleximario takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Canada smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fleximario to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canada tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Canada crashes against the mat.
Canada working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Canada taking a break here but Fleximario is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fleximario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fleximario is staying active underneath Canada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Canada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fleximario defending well though.
Canada stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fleximario does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Canada lands with a punch from half guard.
Canada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fleximario defending well though.
Canada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fleximario's head.
Canada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleximario blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canada.
Canada thows a huge punch but Fleximario dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fleximario avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canada.
Fleximario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fleximario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fleximario blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canada.
Canada trying to control the action but Fleximario is working from the bottom.
Canada throwing shots but Fleximario is blocking nicely.
Canada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fleximario's head.
Canada thows a huge punch but Fleximario dodges it nicely.
Canada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Canada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Canada dominated that round.
That's time! Canada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fleximario avoids the body shot from Canada.
Canada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Canada scores with a push kick.
Canada throws a hook but Fleximario avoids it easily.
Canada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beau Canada is winning the standup battle so far.
Canada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fleximario counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canada connects with a right hand. Fleximario shakes it off.
Canada looks to throw the jab but Fleximario is out of range.
Canada scores with a body shot.
Fleximario goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fleximario. Fleximario circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fleximario sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fleximario is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleximario is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleximario! But no joy.
Canada goes for a double leg but Fleximario avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fleximario continues to drive forward.
Fleximario throws out a counter right but Canada avoids it with no problem.
Canada prevents a body shot from Fleximario.
Fleximario tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canada's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fleximario as Canada tries to tie him up.
Fleximario misses with a punch on the inside.
Canada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleximario lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canada.
Canada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canada throws a wild body kick that Fleximario sees coming a mile off.
Canada backing away here, and Fleximario unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Canada throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleximario takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canada throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canada is defended easily by Fleximario.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada ducks under a wild hook from Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with a low kick.
Fleximario takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Canada lands with a hook. Fleximario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Canada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canada avoids the body shot from Fleximario.
Nice defenses there by Fleximario.
Canada throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada throws a right hand that misses
and Fleximario counters with a nice body shot.
Canada misses with a leg kick
and Fleximario counters with a low kick, right behind Canada 's knee.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut.
Canada lands a nice hook to Fleximario's body. Fleximario takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada connects with a looping right hand.
Canada scores with a takedown into Fleximario's guard.
Fleximario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canada throwing strikes from guard but Fleximario blocks nicely.
Canada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canada throws an elbow that misses. Fleximario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canada's guard. Nice move by Fleximario!
Fleximario slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Canada wants to stand and escape but Fleximario is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Canada dominated that second round.
That's time! Canada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Fleximario on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fleximario connects with a nice looking jab.
Canada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fleximario throws a nice head kick!
Canada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fleximario!
Canada throws a strike aimed at the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario avoids it well.
Canada misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Canada in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fleximario defending against the ground and pound.
Beau Canada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada looking to control but instead Fleximario has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Canada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada 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.
Canada wants to pass to mount but Fleximario is defending the position.
Fleximario wants to control but Canada is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canada connects with a nice short shot to Fleximario's temple.
Fleximario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Canada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fleximario does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Canada throwing shots but Fleximario is blocking nicely.
Canada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beau Canada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Canada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleximario.
Canada shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fleximario manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada wants to control from the top but Fleximario keeps moving.
Canada 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.
Canada's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Canada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Canada seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fleximario for as long as he can get away with.
Canada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleximario can do to turn this around?
And that's the end of the fight!
Beau Canada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canada, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beau Canada!
After the big win, Beau Canada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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