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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 197 p4p, 280 weight class) and Hamed Juniorss (ranked 25 p4p, 39 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hamed Juniorss!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCoteau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeCoteau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juniorss.
A slow jab from Juniorss misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Juniorss blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juniorss! But no joy.
DeCoteau misses with a body kick.
Caleb DeCoteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCoteau tried to score with a low kick but Juniorss checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss swings widly with a right hand
and DeCoteau counters with a straight right hand.
DeCoteau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Juniorss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
DeCoteau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Juniorss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeCoteau misses with a lunging right hand
and Juniorss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juniorss swings for the body but DeCoteau moves out of range.
DeCoteau sizes up Juniorss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeCoteau lands a really nice looking cross but Juniorss seems unphased.
DeCoteau looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juniorss!
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juniorss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juniorss has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juniorss can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juniorss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juniorss tries to buck DeCoteau off but DeCoteau is having none of it.
Juniorss felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss is trying to work for a sweep but DeCoteau has mounted him!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
DeCoteau throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
DeCoteau fails to take his opponent's back.
DeCoteau moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Juniorss has worked his arm free - good work by Juniorss!
DeCoteau landing strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss tries to improve position but can't.
Juniorss is not content to let DeCoteau control the position.
Juniorss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeCoteau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juniorss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juniorss stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb DeCoteau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeCoteau.
Juniorss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Juniorss looks to move away, DeCoteau throws a big counter combo but Juniorss just gets out of the way.
DeCoteau misses with a takedown
and Juniorss counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from DeCoteau misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau throws a right hand that Juniorss ducks under and follows up with a left that Juniorss also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Juniorss misses.
DeCoteau ducks under a wild hook from Juniorss.
DeCoteau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juniorss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caleb DeCoteau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau misses with a left hand
and Juniorss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juniorss scores with a sloppy right hand. DeCoteau should have avoided that one.
DeCoteau moves out of range of the strikes.
Juniorss throws a right hand that misses
and DeCoteau counters with a straight right hand.
DeCoteau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Juniorss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juniorss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot
and Juniorss counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for DeCoteau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeCoteau throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeCoteau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caleb DeCoteau's cut is getting worse.
DeCoteau cracks Juniorss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hamed Juniorss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juniorss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeCoteau takes a swing at Juniorss's ribcage but misses.
Juniorss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeCoteau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juniorss to the mat! Juniorss manages to get full guard.
Juniorss is pulling down on DeCoteau's head. It's preventing any offense from DeCoteau, at least for the moment.
Juniorss keeping full guard, as DeCoteau tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau drops back, looking for a kneebar! Juniorss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Juniorss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Juniorss!
DeCoteau can't do much from the bottom here.
DeCoteau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juniorss tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling his head.
Juniorss tries to advance to mount but DeCoteau denies him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
DeCoteau is trying to control Juniorss's posture but Juniorss avoids it.
DeCoteau trying his best to control but Juniorss has mounted him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeCoteau gets back to half guard.
Juniorss prevents DeCoteau from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamed Juniorss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeCoteau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juniorss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeCoteau with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - DeCoteau scores with a four punch combination!
Juniorss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juniorss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamed Juniorss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss lands with a hook. DeCoteau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeCoteau misses with a hook
and Juniorss rattles DeCoteau with a well-timed uppercut counter. - DeCoteau tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Juniorss dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving DeCoteau stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamed Juniorss!
Hamed Juniorss is the new light heavyweight champion!
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