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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Landeskog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Landeskog!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeskog clinches up against the cage.
Landeskog works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Landeskog is pushing down on Park's leg trying to pass to half guard. Park is fighting to maintain full guard but Landeskog has managed to sneak the leg through.
Landeskog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Park knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Landeskog on the ground.
Landeskog is looking to take a break and control but Park is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeskog slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Landeskog was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Landeskog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Park circles away quickly and effectively.
Landeskog scores with a takedown into Park's guard.
Landeskog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Landeskog is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Landeskog might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Landeskog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Landeskog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Landeskog wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Landeskog sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Landeskog wasn't active enough on the ground.
Landeskog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Park did well to prevent Landeskog getting side control.
Park wants to get back to full guard.
Landeskog is looking to take a break and control but Park is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Park wants to get back to full guard.
Landeskog is taking a breather. Park says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Park is looking to improve his position.
Landeskog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog thows a huge punch but Park dodges it nicely.
Landeskog tries to stand but can't do so whilst Park controls his leg.
Park is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Landeskog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Landeskog's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Park has the hooks in. Landeskog is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Landeskog dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Landeskog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Park sprawls well initially but Landeskog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Landeskog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Park sees it coming and defends easily.
Gabriel Landeskog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landeskog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Park tries to get to full guard but Landeskog has control of the leg.
Park is defending against the submission attempts here by Landeskog.
Landeskog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Park does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though.
Landeskog is trying to control the action in half guard but Park is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Park blocking the ground and pound attempt from Landeskog.
Landeskog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Landeskog trying to work for an americana but Park has managed to regain full guard.
Landeskog wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park controlling Landeskog's posture.
Landeskog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Landeskog was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Landeskog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Landeskog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Park has escaped the position, nice work there.
Landeskog tries for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Landeskog tries for a kimura but Park is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Landeskog wants to control but Park is keeping him busy.
Landeskog might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Park haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Landeskog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Park's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Park gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Landeskog to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Landeskog sitting in guard here, content to control.
Landeskog stopping the sweep attempt from Park.
Park keeping moving, preventing Landeskog from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog slips nicely into half guard.
Landeskog is looking for a kimura here.
Park is trying to get back to full guard.
Park slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Landeskog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Landeskog passes Park's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Landeskog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Landeskog 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is trying to work for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Park wants to control but Landeskog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Park is pressing down on Landeskog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Park looking to hit a scissor sweep but Landeskog is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Landeskog trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landeskog throws an elbow that misses. Park uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Landeskog's guard. Nice move by Park!
Donovan Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Landeskog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Landeskog looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Landeskog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Landeskog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Landeskog!
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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