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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). The key to victory for KO Kaelin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
6 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaelin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaelin throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Kaelin gets caught napping as Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown. Kaelin manages to retain guard.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Kaelin.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaelin dives on top into guard.
Kaelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez drops back looking for a leg! Kaelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaelin manages to kick Hernandez off! Hernandez jumps back into Kaelin's guard.
Hernandez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez stands and throws Kaelin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaelin regains half guard, as Hernandez was trying to land strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaelin gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaelin's half guard.
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kaelin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Kaelin's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to control. Kaelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaelin's head.
Kaelin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Kaelin dodges it nicely.
Hernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hernandez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kaelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaelin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaelin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hernandez wants to control but Kaelin is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaelin is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hernandez is looking to stall here but Kaelin recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Juan Hernandez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kaelin connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.
Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaelin did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control.
Kaelin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaelin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez stalling.
Juan Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hernandez shoots in but Kaelin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaelin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaelin which made him look bad.
Hernandez shoots in but Kaelin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
KO Kaelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Hernandez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
KO Kaelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into Kaelin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaelin keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Kaelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hernandez has his hands on Kaelin's head, controlling the position.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez has his hands on Kaelin's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juan Hernandez.
Kaelin swinging wildly here.
Kaelin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Kaelin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Kaelin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaelin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaelin avoids it really well and circles away.
Juan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaelin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaelin avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaelin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kaelin.
KO Kaelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaelin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
KO Kaelin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Hernandez!
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hype
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RATING
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