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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Dexter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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209 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
35
300 lbs
28 - 24 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Lyons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Dexter! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dexter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lyons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dexter somewhat. Dexter tries to score with a low kick but Lyons moves his leg out of the way. Dexter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Dexter is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control. Dexter postures up in Lyons's guard and throws a big left but Lyons blocks it. Lyons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lyons controls Dexter momentarily but Dexter frees himself. Dexter tries to stand but Lyons is controlling from the bottom. Dexter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dexter looking to sit in guard and control but Lyons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Lyons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dexter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dexter has an active guard here but Lyons has managed to pass into half guard.
Dexter actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lyons stands up out of the half guard. Lyons avoids the head kick by Dexter.
Dexter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyons sprawls well. Lyons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dexter gets slowly back to his feet. Lyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lyons wants it to stay on the feet. Hannibal Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dexter. Lyons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dexter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyons manages to avoid it. Mark Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dexter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Dexter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dexter trying to control from half guard but Lyons is working away. Dexter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lyons's head. Lyons regains full guard. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dexter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lyons keeping moving, preventing Dexter from controlling successfully. Lyons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dexter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lyons is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lyons has escaped and now he's on top! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dexter is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dexter trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dexter landing with the ground and pound. Dexter wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lyons looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyons, not yet. Lyons looking to control.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Dexter from controlling successfully. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Dexter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dexter scoring with some ground and pound. 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! Lyons trying to control the position.
Dexter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lyons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dexter. Dexter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dexter dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dexter misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Dexter is predictable there letting Lyons counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mark Dexter has been cut. Dexter staying out of range there. Lyons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dexter.
Dexter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyons takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lyons is looking to score with low kicks. Lyons stuffs the takedown attempt from Dexter. Dexter gets slowly back to his feet. Dexter throws a head kick but Lyons moves out of range.
Lyons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dexter. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dexter. Lyons shrugs it off though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dexter throws a body punch but Lyons moves out of range. Dexter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lyons can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lyons slips under a jab from Dexter. Dexter is breathing heavily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dexter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lyons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lyons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mark Dexter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horrible takedown by Dexter or perhaps it was just good defense by Lyons which made him look bad. Hannibal Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dexter. Lyons connects with a solid leg kick. Hannibal Lyons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lyons lands with a good body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Lyons.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lyons connects with the punch. Nice shot by Lyons. Dexter takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lyons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. BOOM! Lyons lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dexter. Dexter tries to recover but Lyons is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dexter lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
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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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