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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lick Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hard's choice of entrance music: Let Your Backbone Slide . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
32
260 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny McDaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lick Hard!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Lenny McDaniels has been cut.
Hard gets a double leg takedown into McDaniels's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDaniels keeping moving, preventing Hard from controlling successfully.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hard throwing strikes but missing.
McDaniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDaniels looking for a guillotine here but Hard defends easily.
McDaniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels working for a triangle but Hard defends it easily.
Hard wants to control from the top but McDaniels keeps moving.
McDaniels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hard chips away with some ground and pound.
Hard is stalling in the full guard.
McDaniels manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels goes for an armbar but Hard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hard.
Hard cracks McDaniels with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hard's guard.
Hard working a defensive guard here.
Hard keeping moving, preventing McDaniels from controlling successfully.
Hard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDaniels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDaniels, into his guard.
Hard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McDaniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDaniels keeping moving, preventing Hard from controlling successfully.
McDaniels wants to sweep here but Hard controlling him for the moment.
Hard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDaniels is keeping the position for now.
McDaniels 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lick Hard.
Hard tries to clinch there but McDaniels circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hard.
Hard tries to keep at a distance but McDaniels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hard lands a nice hook to McDaniels's body. McDaniels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Hard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hard tries to advance to mount but McDaniels instead regains half guard.
Hard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lick Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny McDaniels's cut.
That's time! McDaniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hard moves in looking to clinch but McDaniels pushes him off.
McDaniels takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDaniels to the ground. Hard is now in McDaniels's guard.
Hard landing with the ground and pound.
Hard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDaniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Hard landing with the ground and pound.
Hard got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDaniels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hard has managed to get both his arms back between McDaniels's legs - danger averted.
McDaniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDaniels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hard manages to get himself to full guard.
Hard has his foot on McDaniels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDaniels works his way back into a safe position though.
McDaniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hard has his foot on McDaniels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDaniels works his way back into a safe position though.
Hard working for a triangle but McDaniels defends it easily.
McDaniels postures up.
Hard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDaniels advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hard is trying to control McDaniels's posture but McDaniels avoids it.
McDaniels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard regains half guard.
McDaniels is thwarting Hard's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hard sees it coming and defends easily.
Hard manages to get to full guard.
Hard trying to keep a closed guard but McDaniels is proving a slippery customer.
Hard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDaniels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDaniels has Hard in his guard.
McDaniels looking for subs off his back but Hard has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDaniels wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDaniels's head.
McDaniels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hard pulls his head out easily.
Hard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDaniels has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDaniels is looking to get back to full guard here but Hard has managed to pass to side control instead.
McDaniels is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDaniels has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lick Hard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny McDaniels's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hard doesn't manage to clinch there - McDaniels circles away.
Hard tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDaniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from McDaniels misses the target.
McDaniels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hard counters with a head kick.
Hard tries to clinch up.
Hard tries to close the distance and clinch but McDaniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lick Hard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDaniels.
Hard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hard drops McDaniels with a beautiful combination! McDaniels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hard is looking for the KO!
McDaniels is rocked!
Lenny McDaniels's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDaniels misses with a lunging right hand
and Hard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh McDaniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hard closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks McDaniels out cold! McDaniels corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lick Hard!
Lick Hard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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