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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hao Qiang (ranked 444 p4p, 410 weight class) and Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 29 p4p, 25 weight class). Fleshou Jr has chosen Ace Of Spades- Motorhead as his entrance music. Stres Fleshou Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 cm 28 275 16 - 5 - 0 |
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220 cm 26 315 13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler World class boxer Good gas tank |
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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stres Fleshou Jr! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fleshou Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fleshou Jr throws a leg kick and Qiang counters with a nice leg kick. Qiang misses with a looping left. Fleshou Jr walks into a left hand.
It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut. Fleshou Jr slips a straight right by Qiang. Fleshou Jr is looking to slow Qiang down with leg kicks. Qiang throws a front kick that sends Fleshou Jr stumbling back into the cage. Qiang clobbers Fleshou Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fleshou Jr throws a wild body kick that Qiang sees coming a mile off. Qiang throws a half hearted mid kick. Qiang misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Fleshou Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fleshou Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleshou Jr misses with an uppercut. Qiang saw that one coming. Qiang throws a body shot but no joy. Qiang jabs Fleshou Jr right on the nose. Fleshou Jr blinks but takes it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fleshou Jr digs a good body shot into Qiang's ribs. Qiang avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Qiang is looking to counter punch. Qiang looks for the body kick but Fleshou Jr saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Fleshou Jr ducks down to avoid it. Fleshou Jr cracks Qiang with an open hand slap.
It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut. Fleshou Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Qiang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Qiang checks a low kick from Fleshou Jr. Fleshou Jr clinches up against the cage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleshou Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Fleshou Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Still in the clinch, Fleshou Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. Fleshou Jr blocks an uppercut.
Qiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleshou Jr backwards. Fleshou Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qiang lands a hook to the side of the head. Qiang misses with the head strike.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Qiang avoiding damage as Fleshou Jr throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Qiang prevents the takedown attempt.
Fleshou Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fleshou Jr trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleshou Jr. Qiang blocks an elbow strike from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qiang misses with the head strike.
Fleshou Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Qiang is keeping busy. Fleshou Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Qiang is defending well for now. Qiang avoids a wild elbow strike from Fleshou Jr. Fleshou Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fleshou Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Qiang can't fight it off and eventually Fleshou Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Qiang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fleshou Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fleshou Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fleshou Jr with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fleshou Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Qiang is retaining full guard. Fleshou Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots. Fleshou Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fleshou Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Qiang keeping moving, preventing Fleshou Jr from controlling successfully. Fleshou Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Qiang has wrist control. Qiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Qiang has Fleshou Jr pulled in close to control his posture. Fleshou Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Qiang is retaining full guard. Fleshou Jr postures up.
Fleshou Jr won't allow Qiang to sweep him here. Fleshou Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fleshou Jr wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving. Fleshou Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qiang is on top in guard.
Fleshou Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Qiang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Qiang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Qiang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Fleshou Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stres Fleshou Jr will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Fleshou Jr tries to clinch but Qiang moves out of range. Qiang swings for the body but Fleshou Jr moves out of range.
Fleshou Jr cracks Qiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Qiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Qiang misses with an uppercut. Qiang throws the left hand but Fleshou Jr avoids the punch easily. Fleshou Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fleshou Jr throws a big shot that misses. Hao Qiang is winning the standup battle so far. Fleshou Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Qiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Qiang wants to stand back up but Fleshou Jr manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Qiang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Qiang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Qiang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Fleshou Jr scoring with punches and elbows. Qiang struggling a bit here. Fleshou Jr in side control lands a decent elbow. Qiang dodges the ground and pound from Fleshou Jr. Fleshou Jr scoring with punches and elbows. Fleshou Jr working the strikes but Qiang uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Qiang defends it well. Fleshou Jr is working for an americana but Qiang has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fleshou Jr was thinking about the submission. Fleshou Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fleshou Jr postures up in Qiang's guard and throws a big left but Qiang blocks it. Qiang keeping moving, preventing Fleshou Jr from controlling successfully. Qiang 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. Fleshou Jr landing with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fleshou Jr wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving. Qiang trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fleshou Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Qiang. Fleshou Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Qiang has control of Fleshou Jr's left arm, preventing Fleshou Jr from doing any damage. Qiang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fleshou Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fleshou Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Qiang has momentary wrist control but Fleshou Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Hao Qiang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Fleshou Jr looking to pass the guard. Fleshou Jr 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. Fleshou Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jeez, Hao Qiang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fleshou Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Qiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Qiang is pulling down on Fleshou Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Fleshou Jr, at least for the moment. Qiang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Qiang moves out of range of the strikes. Qiang delivers a nice body kick. Fleshou Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Qiang blocking some punches.
I was talking to Qiang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Fleshou Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fleshou Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Fleshou Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Qiang. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Qiang looks to land a left hand but Fleshou Jr moved out of range nicely. An inside leg kick lands from Qiang. Qiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleshou Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Qiang misses the shot to the body. Qiang sets himself, and Fleshou Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Qiang avoids it this time. Fleshou Jr rushes Qiang and presses him up against the cage. Qiang tries to work over Fleshou Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Qiang misses with a body punch.
Qiang misses with a hook from the clinch. Fleshou Jr blocks a body shot from Qiang. Qiang is pressed up against the cage. Fleshou Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Qiang down to the mat. Qiang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Fleshou Jr gets a clinch. Fleshou Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Qiang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fleshou Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qiang is just riding it out for now. Fleshou Jr eventually gives up the hold. Fleshou Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Qiang defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fleshou Jr thows a huge punch but Qiang dodges it nicely.
Qiang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Qiang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fleshou Jr. Fleshou Jr throws a big elbow that misses. Fleshou Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Qiang's head. Fleshou Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Fleshou Jr trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom. Fleshou Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fleshou Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hao Qiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stres Fleshou Jr! Stres Fleshou Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Lab Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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