Live Blogging: UFC San Antonio Dos Anjos vs. Edwards Main Card 07/20/2019

UFC San Antonio: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards Main Card 07/20/2019

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Mixed Martial Arts'. Tonight it is UFC San Antonio: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards Main Card. 

Here are the Fights on the Main Card. 

Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell (Heavyweight Bout):
In this heavyweight bout, Belarus' Andrei Arlovski takes on American Ben Rothwell. Arlovski comes in with a record of 27-11-0, 2 NC, while Rothwell comes in with a record of 36-11. Both fighters win by knockout. Rothwell is 25 lbs. heavier, an inch taller, and has advantages in reach and leg reach.

Round 1:
Arlovski is in black trunks. While Rothwell is in blue trunks.
4:55: Rothwell with a leg kick.
4:40: Arlovski with a leg kick.
4:23: Rothwell with a combo.
4:10: Arlovski with a leg kick.
3:55: Arlovski with another leg kick.
3:45: Rothwell with some punches.
3:37: Arlovski with a leg kick.
3:15: Arlovski with a punch.
3:07: Arlovski with a spinning fist.
2:50: Arlovski with some combos.
2:30: Arlovski with some combos.
2:12: Arlovski with some combos.
1:47: Rothwell with a kick to the stomach.
1:38: Arlovski with a leg kick.
1:06: Arlovski with an uppercut.
:52: Rothwell with some combos.
:42: Arlovski with a spinning fist.
:18: Rothwell with a combo.
:10: Arlovski with a combo.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Arlovski wins Round 1, 10-9.
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Round 2:
4:54: Arlovski with a combo.
4:41: Arlovski with a combo.
4:30: Arlovski with a combo to counter Rothwell strikes.
4:00: Arlovski with a combo.
3:49: Arlovski with a heel kick to the head.
3:33: Arlovski with a combo to the stomach.
3:16: Rothwell gets a combo.
3:04: Rothwell pins Arlovski to the cage.
2:52: Arlovski reverses the clinch.
2:13: Arlovski knees Rothwell to the stomach.
1:57: Rothwell with a punch combo.
1:43: Both fighters get away from the cage.
1:28: Both fighters clinch to the cage.
1:12: Arlovski just missed a spinning fist.
:53: Arlovski with a heel kick to the liver.
:35: Arlovski with a combo.
:17: Arlovski with a leg kick.
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: Arlovski wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3:
3:15: Rothwell pins Arlovski to the cage.
2:47: Rothwell takes down Arlovski.
2:18: Rothwell pins Arlovski to the cage.
1:33: Arlovski with a combo.
1:23: Rothwell with a strike.
1:16: Rothwell with a combo.
:51: Arlovski pins Rothwell to the cage.
:30: Arlovski looks gassed.
:20: Rothwell pins Arlovski to the cage.
:00: The End of Round 3 and fight.
My Guess: Rothwell wins Round 3, 10-9. Arlovski wins fight 29-28.
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Result: Arlovski wins by Decision.

Alexander Hernandez vs. Francisco Trinaldo (Lightweight Bout):
In this lightweight bout, American Alexander 'The Great' Hernandez takes on Brazilian Francisco Trinaldo.
Hernandez is coming off a loss to Cowboy Cerrone in January. While Trinaldo is coming off a win. Hernandez is 10-2, while Trinaldo is 23-6. Both fighters have balanced amount of finishes. Hernandez is 2 inchers reach advantage while Trinaldo has a 2-inch leg reach advantage.

Round 1:
Hernandez is in black trunks. While Trinaldo is in gold trunks.
4:46: Trinaldo with a jab.
4:38: Hernandez with a leg kick.
4:18: Hernandez with a superman punch that barely hit.
3:26: Hernandez with a body punch.
2:43: Trinaldo with a leg kick.
2:18: Hernandez head kick blocked by Trinaldo.
1:44; Hernandez with a punch.
1:35: Trinaldo with counter.
:59: Hernadez counters with a combo.
:40: Hernandez with a body punch.
;24: Both fighters kicked each other. But Hernandez looks like he felt a groin shot.
:10: Hernandez with a leg kick.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Hernandez wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
4:35: Trinaldo with a leg kick.
4:06: Hernandez with a combo.
3:55: Hernandez with a strike.
3:32: Hernandez with a spinning heel kick attempt.
3:15: Hernandez with a head kick.
3:00: Hernandez fails a takedown attempt.
2:15: Trinaldo with a counter.
1:48: Hernandez with a jab.
1:10: Hernandez with a combo.
:22: Trinaldo with flying knee attempt.
:10; Hernandez with some striking.
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: Hernandez wins Round 2, 10-9.
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​Round 3:
4:50: Hernandez with a spinning heel kick attempt.
4:34: Hernandez misses a head kick.
4:16: Trinaldo with a thigh kick.
4:00: Hernandez trying for a takedown.
3:47: Both fighters get away from the cage.
3:19: Trinaldo slips trying to a kick.
3:15: Hernandez tried to do some ground and pound, but Trinaldo gets back up .
1:50: Both fighters clinch.
1:35: Hernandez with a flying kick attempt.
1:12: Hernandez with a kick-punch combo.
:58: Trinaldo with a head kick.
:25: Hernandez with a strike.
:05: Trinaldo with a flying kick attempt.
:00: The End of Round 3 and fight.
My Guess: Hernandez wins Round 3, 10-9. Hernandez wins Fight, 30-27.
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Result: Alexander Hernandez wins by unanimous decision 30-27*2, 29-28

James Vick vs. Dan Hooker (Lightweight Bout):
In this lightweight bout, American James Vick takes on Kiwi Dan Hooker. Vick is coming off a loss to Paul Felder. Vick comes in with a record of 13-3, while Hooker comes in with a record of 18-8. Hooker wins by knockout, while Vick is more balanced in his finishes. Vick has advantages in height, reach, and leg reach.

Round 1:
Vick is in black trunks. While Hooker is in gray trunks.
4:46: Hooker with a leg kick.
4:19: Hooker with a leg kick.
4:05: Hooker with a leg kick.
3:58: Hooker with a combo.
3:53: Vick with a combo.
3:44: Hooker with a leg kick.
3:31: Vick witha strike.
3:14: Vick with a couple of punches .
3:04: Hooker punch grazed Vick's jaw.
2:32: Hooker with a left to Vick's jaw.
2:26: The Ref ends the fight.
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Result: Hooker wins by TKO. 2:27 left in Round 1.

Greg Hardy vs. Juan Adams (Heavyweight Bout):
In this heavyweight bout features a pair of American. Former NFL player Greg Hardy takes on Juan Adams. Hardy comes in with a record of 3-1, while Adams comes in with a record of 5-0. Both fighters win by knockout. Adams has advantages in reach and leg reach.

Round 1:
Hardy is in black trunks. Adams is in gray trunks.
4:58: Hardy with a jab.
4:52: Adams with a jab.
4:35: Adams with a takedown. But Hardy with some ground and pound.
4:17: The Ref ends the fight.

Result: Hardy wins by TKO. 4:15 left in Round 1.

Co-Main Event: Aleksei Olenink vs. Walt Harris (Heavyweight Bout):
In this heavyweight bout, it is a classic USA/Russia, as Aleksei Olenink takes on Walt Harris. Olenink comes in with a record of 57-11-1, while Harris comes in with a record of 11-7-0, 1 NC. Harris is a knockout specialist, while Olenink is known for submissions. Harris is 10 lbs. heavier, and 2 inch leg reach advantage, while Olenink has a 3-inch reach advantage.

Round 1:
Olenink is in red trunks. While Harris is in black trunks.
4:55: Harris with a jab.
4:50: Harris drills Olenink to the ground with a left.
4:49: The Ref ends the fight.

Result: Walt Harris wins by TKO.​ With 4:48 left in 1st Round.

Main Event: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Leon Edwards (Welterweight Bout):
In this welterweight bout, features a battle of Brazil and Jamaica. Rafael Dos Anjos takes on Leon Edwards. Dos Anjos comes in with a record of 28-11, while Edwards comes in with a record of 17-3. Edwards is a knockout specialist, while Dos Anjos wins by submission. Edwards has advantages in height, reach, and leg reach.

Round 1:
Dos Anjos is in black trunks. While Edwards is in gray trunks.
4:47: Edwards with a kick attempt.
4:37: Edwards with a strike.
4:21: Edwards with a takedown.
4:03: RDA with a punch to side of the head.
3:38: Edwards with a knee to RDA's side.
3:17: Edwards with an elbow to RDA's head.
3:00: RDA with some elbows to Edward's head.
2:14: Edwards with some punches to RDA.
2:01: RDA with a small elbow to the head.
1:48: Edwards has RDA's back.
1:38: RDA gets back up off the mat.
1:27: Both fighters get back off the mat.
1:10: RDA has Edwards pinned to the cage.
:58: Both fighters get back up off the cage.
:33: RDA with a leg kick.
:18: Edwards has RDA pinned to the cage.
:10: RDA with knee to the stomach.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Edwards wins Round 1, 10-9.
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Round 2:
4:36: RDA with a kick.
4:30: Edwards with a counter to RDA's combo.
4:04: RDA with a punch combo.
3:52: Edwards with a takedown attempt.
3:33: RDA has Edwards pinned to the cage.
3:20: Edwards with a jab.
3:08: Edwards with a head kick.
3:00: RDA pins Edwards to the cage.
2:38: Both fighters exchange knees.
2:31: Both fighters return to the center of the cage.
2:13: RDA with leg kick.
2:00: RDA sweeps Edwards' leg. Edwards to the ground.
1:04: Edwards gets back up off the mat.
:58: Edwards with a leg kick.
:38: RDA is opening up.
:27: RDA with a leg kick.
:02: Edwards with a kick to the stomach.
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: RDA wins Round 2, 10-9.
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Ref pauses the fight, for the doctor to look at RDA's cut above the eye.

Round 3:
4:24: RDA with a leg kick.
4:17: Edwards with a leg kick.
4:03: Edwards' kick blocked.
3:58: Edwards with a kick.
3:53: RDA with a takedown attempt.
3:30: Edwards with a combo.
3:12: Edwards with an elbow to the injurd eye.
2:52: Both fighters are in a clinch.
2:38: Edwards with a counter.
2:26: Edwards with a left.
2:12: RDA with another takedown attempt.
1:55: Edwards has RDA pinned by the cage.
1:28: Edwards with some body punches.
1:04: Edwards with some body punches.
1:00: Edwards get away with a warning for using the fence.
:32: RDA pins Edwards to the fence.
:10: Both fighters get out off the fence.
:00: The End of Round 3.
My Guess: Edwards wins Round 3, 10-9.
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Round 4:
4:41: Edwards with a right.
4:27: Edwards with a combo.
4:08: Edwards with a jab.
4:05: RDA with a body kick.
3:42: RDA with a weak leg kick.
3:26: Edwards with a jab.
3:12: Edwards with a leg kick.
2:58: Edwards with a counter.
2:36: Edwards with a leg kick.
2:30: RDA with a strike.
2:15: Edwards misses with a uppercut.
2:00: RDA fails a superman punch.
1:46: Edwards with an elbow.
1:33: Edwards with a stomach punch.
1:14: RDA has flying knee blocked. Edwards has RDA to the ground.
:51: Edwards trying to get RDA's back.
:35: Both fighters get back up off the mat.
:12: Both fighters are in a clinch.
:00: The End of Round 4.
My Guess: Edwards wins Round 4, 10-9.

Round 5:
4:42: Edwards connects with a leg kick.
4:25: RDA with a combo.
4:12: Edwards with a knee.
4:00: RDA had Edwards pinned to the fence. But Edwards counters.
3:28: Both fighters back to the center of the cage.
3:08: RDA with a jab.
2:54: RDA with a right.
2:37: Edwards pins RDA to the fence.
2:12: Both fighters get away from the fence.
1:55: RDA with a left body shot.
1:07: RDA with a combo.
:57: RDA with a jab.
:51: Edwards pins RDA to the cage.
:35: Edwards takes down RDA.
:20: RDA is back up, trying to get Edwards off the cage.
:05: Edwards takes down RDA.
:00: The End of Round 5.
My Guess: Edwards wins Round 5, 10-9. Edwars wins Fight. 49-46.
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Result: Edwards wins by unanimous decision. 50-45, 49-46*2
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Final Thoughts:
A few knockouts on this main card. But Leon Edwards showed that he can go 5 rounds against a premier fighter like Rafael Dos Anjos.

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