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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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190 cm
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212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Hines!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hines swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hines circles away.
Leonardo dives in and grabs Hines's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hines pushes down on Leonardo's head and hops out.
Hines keeps the fight on the outside.
Hines throws out a leg kick but Leonardo moves out of range and Hines only half commits.
Hines closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hines lands in his opponent's guard.
Hines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hines accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hines trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
Leonardo working a defensive guard here.
Hines slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hines cracks Leonardo with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines throws a strike aimed at the side of Leonardo's head but Leonardo avoids it well.
Hines trying to control the action but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
Hines cracks Leonardo with a big elbow.
Leonardo seems a little lost for a moment, as Hines dominates the positioning.
Leonardo tries to improve position but can't.
Hines wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leonardo keeps working.
Leonardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hines on the ground.
Leonardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leonardo wants to control but Hines postures up.
Leonardo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Leonardo is trying to improve his position.
Leonardo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardo is trying to get back to half guard.
Leonardo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hines working the ground and pound but Leonardo is defending the strikes.
Hines takes a little break here. Leonardo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hines creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Hines are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hines taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Leonardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hines trying to control the position but Leonardo is working away.
Leonardo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leonardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hines.
Hines seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonardo tries to roll over but Hines keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonardo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hines has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leonardo can't escape the position.
Leonardo is working hard here to advance position.
Hines can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leonardo is looking to escape.
Hines connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hines with shots to the head and body - Leonardo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hines unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hines dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leonardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hines circles away.
Hines lands a head kick. Leonardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thiago Leonardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonardo.
Leonardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hines avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonardo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hines is looking to slow Leonardo down with leg kicks.
Leonardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Hines tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hines tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hines scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hines lands a head kick that stumbles Leonardo and the fighters go to the mat.
Leonardo is rocked!
Hines postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Leonardo covers up, he's hurt! Hines keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hines and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hines can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Hines!
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hype
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