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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between jason derkonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kao Loi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). derkonson comes to the cage accompanied by ne-yo his mistakes. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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225 cm
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287 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jason derkonson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kao Loi! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loi scores with a push kick. derkonson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loi circles away. A jab from Loi finds it's way through derkonson's defenses.
It looks like jason derkonson has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A telegraphed takedown attempt from derkonson is defended easily by Loi. derkonson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loi tries to clinch but derkonson moves away and derkonson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by derkonson. derkonson is breathing heavily. derkonson postures up in Loi's guard and throws a big left but Loi blocks it. Loi wants to get back to his feet but derkonson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. derkonson pushes down on Loi's leg and manages to get into half guard. Loi looks like he's trying to stand up.
derkonson controlling the action here. derkonson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Loi tries to kick derkonson off but derkonson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
derkonson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Loi for as long as he can get away with. Loi trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. derkonson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. BOOM! derkonson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
derkonson controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. derkonson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. derkonson looking for a guillotine from mount but Loi is having none of it. Loi trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kao Loi dominated that round. The cut man is working on jason derkonson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Loi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps derkonson's head backwards. derkonson tries to score with a low kick but Loi moves his leg out of the way. derkonson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loi tries to avoid it but derkonson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loi to the ground. Loi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. derkonson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Loi throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for derkonson with that takedown attempt. This has been an exciting period of action! Loi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. derkonson throws a lazy head kick and Loi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Loi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Loi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of derkonson's head. The fight stays on the outside here - Loi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Loi lands a big head kick that sends derkonson tumbling to the mat! Loi takes a step backwards and waves derkonson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
derkonson is rocked! Kao Loi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but derkonson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Loi tries to clinch but derkonson moves out of range. Loi lands a left and a right that send derkonson crashing to the mat, dazed. Loi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! derkonson dodges the punch combination from Loi.
Loi cracks a nice hook into derkonson's ribs. derkonson wants to clinch and Loi counters with a two punch combo. Loi swinging wilding here.
Loi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. derkonson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. derkonson circles away from the clinch attempt.
derkonson circles away from the clinch attempt.
jason derkonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. derkonson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loi connects with a high kick. This has been an exciting period of action! derkonson gets the takedown into side control. derkonson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. derkonson is staying tight to Loi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round. derkonson landing a few strikes. derkonson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. derkonson tries to stand but Loi is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Loi struggling a bit here. derkonson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Loi's legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. derkonson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kao Loi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on jason derkonson's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Loi wants to clinch up but derkonson keeps it at a distance. Loi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Loi lands a head kick!
Loi stuffs the takedown. derkonson darts in trying to clinch and Loi counters with a good, hard body kick but derkonson shrugs it off. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Loi wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loi clinches up against the cage. Loi connects with a knee to the head.
Loi connects with a nasty looking knee right to derkonson's face.
derkonson jumps guard but Loi stands there with derkonson around his waist. derkonson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Loi landing knees to the head.
Loi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
derkonson tries to pull guard but Loi holds him up against the cage and eventually derkonson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jason derkonson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Loi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Loi.
Loi landing knees to the head.
Loi lands a knee to the head.
Loi lands a knee to the head.
Loi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
derkonson tries to pull guard but Loi holds him up against the cage and eventually derkonson drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loi with a knee to the head.
Loi wants to break free but derkonson has control.
derkonson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Loi prevents the takedown attempt.
Loi landing knees to the head.
Loi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Loi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Loi tries a knee to the head but derkonson blocks it.
Loi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Loi lands a nice knee to the body. Loi lands a nice elbow. Loi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. derkonson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. derkonson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loi avoids it. Loi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. derkonson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. derkonson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kao Loi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. derkonson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loi circles away. derkonson tries for a takedown but Loi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Loi moves in looking to clinch but derkonson pushes him off. Loi moves in looking to clinch but derkonson pushes him off. derkonson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but derkonson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Loi lands a nice shot to the body.
derkonson shoots in looking for a takedown. Loi tries to sprawl out of it but derkonson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. derkonson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Loi misses the shot to the body. derkonson is looking to clinch. Loi tries to close the distance and clinch up but derkonson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Loi swats away the attempt to clinch by derkonson. Loi wants to clinch up but derkonson keeps it at a distance. derkonson throws a body kick the misses and Loi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Loi swats away the attempt to clinch by derkonson. derkonson dives in and grabs Loi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loi pushes down on derkonson's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight! Kao Loi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Loi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kao Loi!
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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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