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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Awadh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Pierson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awadh comes to the cage accompanied by Killers. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hassan Awadh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Pierson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awadh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pierson swivels and escapes.
Awadh throws a series of punches but Pierson avoids them all with ease.
Awadh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pierson counters with a left to the body.
Awadh has Pierson up against the cage in a clinch.
Pierson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Awadh shoots in for a double leg but Pierson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Awadh with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan Awadh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierson tries to bum rush Awadh with a series of wild strikes but Awadh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Awadh moves into range and clinches up with Pierson.
Awadh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pierson wants to get back to striking at distance but Awadh won't allow it.
Awadh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierson tries to pull guard but Awadh won't allow it.
Awadh is trying to drag Pierson to the mat but Pierson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Awadh tries to circle away but Pierson has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Awadh fails to land the takedown.
Pierson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pierson shoots in for a takedown but Awadh shows good takedown defense.
Awadh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Awadh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pierson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Awadh instigates a clinch.
Awadh dodges an elbow strike from Pierson.
Pierson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Awadh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Awadh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Awadh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Awadh is breathing heavily.
Pierson shoots in for a double leg but Awadh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pierson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Awadh misses with a double jab
and Pierson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awadh tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Awadh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pierson tries for a takedown but Awadh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Awadh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pierson misses with a two punch combination.
Pierson dives in for a single leg takedown but Awadh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Awadh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pierson fails with a takedown attempt.
Awadh pushes Pierson up against the cage in a clinch.
Awadh manages to break the clinch.
Pierson misses with a two punch combination.
Awadh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierson's waist but Pierson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Awadh off to one side.
Pierson fails to land with a series of punches.
Awadh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pierson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierson tries to clinch but Awadh is having none of it.
Hassan Awadh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pierson.
Pierson has Awadh up against the cage in a clinch.
Pierson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Awadh has closed the distance and engaged Pierson in a clinch.
Awadh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pierson smiles and moves away.
Pierson clinches.
Pierson breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awadh shoots and misses
and Pierson moves into the clinch.
Pierson breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierson misses with a few strikes there.
Awadh clinches up with Pierson and pushes him back against the cage.
Pierson tries to score a body lock takedown but Awadh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Awadh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pierson after a bit of a struggle.
Pierson trying to stall but Awadh improves his position.
Pierson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Awadh's efforts to push away.
Awadh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierson stuffs the takedown attempt from Awadh. Awadh gets slowly back to his feet.
Awadh tries to bum rush Pierson with a series of wild strikes but Pierson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Awadh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Pierson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pierson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Awadh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pierson smiles and moves away.
Pierson tries to clinch there but Awadh circles away.
Pierson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Awadh blocks a low kick nicely.
Pierson is looking to clinch.
Pierson has Awadh up against the cage in a clinch.
Awadh throws an elbow that misses.
Awadh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierson is trying to drag Awadh to the mat but Awadh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pierson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierson is looking to break free of the clinch but Awadh has double underhooks.
Pierson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pierson looking to stall.
Pierson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierson tries to pull guard but Awadh holds him up against the cage and eventually Pierson drops back down to his feet.
Hassan Awadh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Pierson.
Awadh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierson backwards.
Pierson wants to break free but Awadh has control.
Awadh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pierson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Awadh defending well as Pierson loads up on a big left hand.
Pierson is breathing heavily.
Pierson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Awadh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Awadh cracks Pierson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Awadh drives through and clinches with Pierson against the cage.
Awadh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pierson is looking to break free of the clinch but Awadh has double underhooks.
Pierson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awadh dips a shoulder and cracks Pierson with a mighty uppercut! Pierson falls back against the cage and Awadh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pierson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Awadh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hassan Awadh!
An out of breath Hassan Awadh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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