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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lion Hoang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Mayweather has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lion Hoang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayweather leaves Hoang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown but Hoang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoang, pushing him back against the cage.
Mayweather effectively controlling the action here.
Hoang wants a takedown.
Mayweather looking for a takedown.
Lion Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather.
Hoang is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoang avoids it.
Mayweather stops a takedown attempt from Hoang.
Mayweather working hard to break the clinch.
Mayweather gets underhooks to prevent Hoang's takedown attempt.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mayweather has Hoang pressed against the cage.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mayweather wants a takedown but no success here.
Mayweather wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mayweather shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoang sprawls well. He's pushed Mayweather's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayweather fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoang avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayweather shoots in for a double leg but Hoang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoang stuffs the takedown.
Mayweather fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayweather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayweather shoots and misses
and Hoang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayweather's guard.
Mayweather looks gassed!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hoang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hoang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lion Hoang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Hoang or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather which made him look bad.
Hoang stuffs the takedown attempt from Mayweather. Mayweather gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang gets caught napping as Mayweather dives in and scores a takedown. Hoang manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoang looking for a guillotine here but Mayweather defends easily.
Hoang is trying to control the position but Mayweather postures up.
Hoang is looking to stand up but Mayweather isn't so interested in that idea.
Mayweather wants to control from the top but Hoang keeps moving.
Mayweather must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayweather is aware though and is defending well.
Hoang wants to stand and escape but Mayweather is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoang pushes Mayweather off and gets back to his feet.
Hoang feints and as Mayweather raises his hands in defense, Hoang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoang trying to control but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
Hoang looking to pass the guard.
Mayweather really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayweather trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hoang looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoang wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoang drops back looking for a leg! Mayweather is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mayweather manages to kick Hoang off! Hoang jumps back into Mayweather's guard.
Lion Hoang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayweather looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoang is one step ahead there.
Hoang stands and throws Mayweather's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoang trying to control the position but Mayweather is working away.
Hoang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hoang trying to control the position but Mayweather is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoang advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion Hoang dominated that second round.
That's time! Hoang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Mayweather wants to clinch.
Mayweather tries to clinch up but Hoang circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoang leaves Mayweather with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoang shoots in for a double leg but Mayweather sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoang as he jumps to the side.
Lion Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather.
Mayweather scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mayweather will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown by Mayweather or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoang which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayweather's waist but Mayweather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoang off to one side.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayweather shoots in and drives through. Hoang sprawls well.
Hoang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hoang has hold of Mayweather's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mayweather tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hoang cranks the arm and Mayweather screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mayweather, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lion Hoang!
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hype
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RATING
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