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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roland Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 lbs
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roland Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Stryker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Stryker.
Stryker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nolan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stryker sprawls well initially but Nolan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nolan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stryker keeps working.
Nolan throwing shots but Stryker is blocking nicely.
Stryker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nolan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stryker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan is keen to just control but Stryker is a slippery customer.
Stryker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nolan.
Stryker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nolan lands with a punch from half guard.
Stryker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nolan with the ground and pound but Stryker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stryker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nolan is in close to Stryker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nolan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stryker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nolan won't allow Stryker to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nolan lands a couple of digs.
Nolan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stryker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan postures up in Stryker's guard and throws a big left but Stryker blocks it.
Nolan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nolan throws a big elbow that misses.
Nolan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nolan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stryker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stryker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nolan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nolan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nolan stopping the sweep attempt from Stryker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nolan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolan throws a big right hand that misses.
Nolan throwing strikes but missing.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Stryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nolan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nolan looking to pass the guard.
Nolan is working Stryker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nolan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Nolan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab from Stryker.
Stryker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nolan's head.
Stryker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stryker misses with a wild combination.
Nolan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stryker.
Stryker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nolan is looking to clinch but Stryker is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nolan.
Stryker cracks Nolan with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stryker throws out the jab.
Stryker connects with a jab.
Stryker lands a right hook to the body.
Stryker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nolan's head.
Stryker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stryker tries to sprawl but Nolan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nolan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nolan misses with a head shot. Stryker uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nolan wants to control from the top but Stryker keeps moving.
Nolan postures up in Stryker's guard and throws a big left but Stryker blocks it.
Nolan is in close to Stryker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nolan throws a big right hand that misses.
Stryker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nolan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nolan wants to pass the guard but Stryker is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Stryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nolan throws a big right hand that misses.
Nolan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nolan working some strikes from top position.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Stryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nolan.
Nolan landing some decent shots from guard.
Nolan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nolan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stryker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nolan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nolan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stryker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nolan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roland Nolan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The crowd cheers as Stryker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nolan doesn't seem phased though.
Nolan tries to move into range but Stryker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stryker takes a swing at Nolan's ribcage but misses.
Stryker takes a swing at Nolan's ribcage but misses.
Stryker lands a really nice looking cross but Nolan seems unphased.
Stryker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stryker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stryker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stryker lands with a nice combination. Nolan backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker throws a chopping leg kick but Nolan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Nolan wants a takedown.
Stryker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stryker scores with a hook.
Stryker throws a head kick that misses.
Stryker throws a big shot that misses.
Stryker throws a hook but Nolan avoids it easily.
Stryker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Austin Stryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stryker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stryker jabs Nolan right on the nose. Nolan blinks but takes it well.
Stryker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan.
Stryker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nolan has a takedown stuffed.
Nolan moves forwards but Stryker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nolan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nolan clinches.
Nolan has Stryker pressed against the cage, preventing Stryker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stryker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nolan has him pressed against the cage.
Stryker wants to break free but Nolan has control.
Stryker is trying to break the clinch but Nolan is controlling him.
Nolan has picked Stryker up - he's going for a ride! Nolan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nolan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stryker to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nolan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stryker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nolan is looking to work some ground and pound but Stryker has wrist control.
Nolan is looking to work some ground and pound but Stryker has wrist control.
Nolan trying to control but Stryker is working from the bottom.
Roland Nolan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Stryker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nolan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Nolan!
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energy
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hype
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