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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KO Kaelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 cm
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300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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192 cm
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285 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, KO Kaelin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Hernandez! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice jab there from Kaelin. Nice defenses there by Hernandez. Hernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kaelin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kaelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hernandez throws an elbow that misses. Kaelin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hernandez's guard. Nice move by Kaelin! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kaelin stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaelin trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom. Kaelin is stalling in the full guard. Hernandez pulls Kaelin in to control the position. Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck. Kaelin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of KO Kaelin. Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaelin did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control. Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kaelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaelin defending well though. Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaelin is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold. Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez is working for a kimura but Kaelin is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez looks to land a strike but Kaelin avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound. Kaelin keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez throws a strike but Kaelin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Kaelin wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Kaelin is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kaelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kaelin controlling from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Hernandez dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Kaelin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kaelin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kaelin scores with a punch to the head. Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaelin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hernandez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaelin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kaelin keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss. Hernandez works over Kaelin with some ground and pound from guard. Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hernandez lands a couple of elbows. Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Kaelin blocks nicely. Kaelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaelin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hernandez has gone for a leg lock! Kaelin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hernandez's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kaelin wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hernandez holds on and takes a little breather. Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez wants to improve his position but instead Kaelin has moved into half guard.
Hernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaelin is working away from the top position though. Hernandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaelin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaelin's back! Kaelin rolls, trying to escape but Hernandez keeps control of the position.
Hernandez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Hernandez misses with a punch to the head. Hernandez tries to get the hooks in deep but Kaelin pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kaelin to escape the position.
Hernandez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
It looks like KO Kaelin has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hernandez tightening his grip on Kaelin, looking for the choke. Hernandez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kaelin covering up well under a barage of strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on KO Kaelin's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaelin throws a series of strikes that have Hernandez backpedaling.
It looks like Juan Hernandez has been cut. Kaelin throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernandez shoots in and drives through. Kaelin sprawls well. Kaelin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks. Kaelin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet. Kaelin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hernandez on the side of the head. Kaelin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kaelin drops Hernandez with a beautiful combination! Hernandez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kaelin is looking for the KO! Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. KO Kaelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaelin avoids it really well and circles away. Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. No joy there for Kaelin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KO Kaelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaelin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Kaelin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kaelin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kaelin scores with a hook. Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaelin sprawls well. Kaelin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet. KO Kaelin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! Kaelin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaelin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kaelin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head. Kaelin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet. Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Kaelin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt letting Kaelin counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaelin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kaelin dances in with a quick combination. Hernandez is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kaelin snaps Hernandez's head back. Hernandez stumbles backwards against the cage. Kaelin steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Hernandez'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. Hernandez just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). KO Kaelin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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