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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 cm
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260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Dos Santos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buck Russell! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Russell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russell showed some decent athleticism there. Russell prevents Dos Santos from improving his position. Russell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Russell working Dos Santos over with strikes. Russell with the ground and pound but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to regain guard. Russell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dos Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dos Santos tries to get out of the position. Dos Santos managing to control the position. Russell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Russell works over Dos Santos with some ground and pound from guard. Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos. Dos Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Russell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dos Santos is proving hard to escape from. Dos Santos has his hands on Russell's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dos Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dos Santos pulls Russell in to control the position. Russell trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Russell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dos Santos pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage. Russell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head. Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dos Santos pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage. Russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Russell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russell. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Russell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Russell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Russell looks gassed! Russell takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dos Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Buck Russell has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dos Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body. Russell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dos Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dos Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Dos Santos throws a combination. Russell tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dos Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dos Santos scores with a one two! Russell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Russell walks into a left hand.
Russell is rocked! Dos Santos drops Russell with a beautiful combination! Russell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dos Santos is looking for the KO! Russell is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Santos finish him? Dos Santos jabs Russell right on the nose. Russell blinks but takes it well. Dos Santos punishes Russell's body with a nice straight punch. Russell seems to have recovered his senses. Jab by Dos Santos. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Good exchange - Dos Santos coming out on top. Dos Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dos Santos throws out a powerful jab. Russell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dos Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Donk. Dos Santos catches Russell right on the button with a cross. Dos Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dos Santos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Dos Santos drops Russell with a beautiful combination! Russell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dos Santos is looking for the KO! Dos Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A shot to de liver by Dos Santos. Beautiful body shot. Donk. Dos Santos catches Russell right on the button with a cross. Dos Santos lands a jab. Junior Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dos Santos throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos lands a left and a right that send Russell crashing to the mat, dazed. Dos Santos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Dos Santos dances in with a quick combination. Russell is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dos Santos snaps Russell's head back. Russell stumbles backwards against the cage. Dos Santos steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Russell's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Russell just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Junior Dos Santos!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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