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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 cm
24
240 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dorian Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Flores! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee fails with the takedown. Lee drives through with a takedown into Flores's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Lee throws an elbow that misses. Flores uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Flores! Flores trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lee is trying to control the position but Flores postures up. Flores has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Flores throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lee looking to control.
Flores is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Flores postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Flores throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flores's guard. Nice move by Lee! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flores's head. Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flores is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flores has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flores missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Flores trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Flores drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Flores off! Flores jumps back into Lee's guard. Flores landing some decent shots from guard. Flores missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flores lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Flores is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flores. Flores postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Flores forces his way into half guard. Flores is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flores to get the leverage. Flores seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Flores lands with a punch from half guard. Flores looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flores is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flores to get the leverage. Flores throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Flores is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Flores is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Lee is trying to stand back up but Flores is controlling him
Lee is looking to control Flores's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted? Flores is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Flores throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee is looking for a sweep. Flores is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Flores thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Flores is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily. Flores scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Flores.
Flores is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lee is positioning himself well to prevent Flores advancing to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Flores dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Flores as he connects with a hook. Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense. Lee throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.
Lee is looking to clinch but Flores is avoiding it.
Flores throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Flores finishes the takedown easily into guard. Flores is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flores is aware though and is defending well. Flores wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position. Cain Flores has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Flores postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow. Flores connects with a couple of short punches. Flores is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flores thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flores is controlling him. Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Flores makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Flores works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard. Flores lands a couple of digs. Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Flores postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lee is looking to sweep but instead, Flores has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flores is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee is looking to control Flores's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted? Flores takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lee is trying to maintain the position but Flores is very close to passing his half guard. Flores seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flores takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Flores thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head. Flores lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Flores drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head. Flores looks to land a strike but Lee avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Flores won't allow Lee to sweep him here. Flores chips away with some ground and pound. Flores makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Flores works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lee keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully. Flores connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Flores throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely. Flores passes into half guard. Lee is trying to control but can't.
Flores not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lee tries to get to full guard but Flores has control of the leg. Flores throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Flores lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Flores thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head. Flores seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt. Flores lands strikes from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Flores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flores to score an easy takedown into full guard. Flores works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard. Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lee trying to control the position.
Flores passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. Lee gets back to full guard.
Flores in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flores advances to half guard. Lee won't allow Flores to pass to mount. Flores passes to full mount! Flores is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flores is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. BOOM! Flores connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Flores postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lee in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lee to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Flores!
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energy
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hype
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