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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart. Lewis Creed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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222 lbs
32 - 18 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lewis Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Gruber.
Gruber tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed is looking to counter punch.
Gruber looking to score a takedown here. Creed is defending well but Gruber drives through and ends up in Creed's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gruber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gruber throws a big elbow that misses.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Gruber from controlling successfully.
Gruber advances position into side control!
Creed struggling a bit here.
Gruber trying to control the action but Creed is working from the bottom.
Gruber misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed gets back to half guard.
Gruber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Creed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gruber is working away from the top position though.
Creed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruber.
Gruber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creed defending well though.
Creed is trying to stand up here but Gruber is controlling him well.
Creed is looking to improve his position.
Gruber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gruber is taking a breather. Creed 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.
Gruber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber lands a big elbow.
Gruber landing strikes from the mount and Creed is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber breaks from Creed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Creed can't escape the position.
Gruber goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Creed is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed advances to half guard.
Creed prevents Gruber from improving his position.
Creed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruber keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber is looking to improve his position.
Creed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Creed prevents Gruber from improving his position.
Gruber trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Creed seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Creed wants to get back to his feet.
Gruber tries to roll over but Creed keeps him under control.
Gruber trying to hold on to Creed's head to control him but Creed postures up.
Gruber manages to get to full guard.
Gruber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Creed has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber sneaks back into half guard.
Creed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gruber jabs at Creed's body.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruber.
Gruber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gruber misses the shot to the body.
Hans Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruber shoots in looking for a takedown but Creed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gruber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gruber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creed's head backwards.
Creed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Creed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gruber manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruber. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gruber.
Creed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Creed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruber.
Creed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Creed digs a good hook to Gruber's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed misses with a body kick.
Gruber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Gruber fails with the takedown.
Gruber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruber.
It looked like Creed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Creed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creed slips under a jab from Gruber.
Creed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gruber moves out of range of the body kick.
Gruber thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gruber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Creed.
Gruber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruber shoots for a double leg takedown but Creed sprawls well. He's pushed Gruber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Gruber.
Creed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Creed as he connects with a hook.
Gruber tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creed misses the jab.
Creed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruber. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creed appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gruber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruber shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Creed is trying to defend but Gruber finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Creed makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gruber.
Creed misses with an uppercut.
Creed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Creed tries to land a leg kick but Gruber saw it coming and moves away.
Creed misses with a hook. Gruber ducked under it nicely.
And Gruber tries to counter it with a takedown but Creed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gruber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Creed lands a glancing blow to the side of Gruber's head.
Creed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruber.
Gruber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gruber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber checks a leg kick.
Gruber swinging wildly here.
Gruber scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gruber to score with a decent uppercut.
Gruber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Creed swings for the body but Gruber moves out of range.
Creed throws a body punch but Gruber moves out of range.
Creed jabs Gruber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gruber looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Gruber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Creed defends it nicely.
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 Lewis Creed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Gruber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Creed cracks Gruber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Creed.
Creed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gruber's hands.
Creed moves out of range of the body kick from Gruber.
Gruber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gruber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Gruber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creed's elbow.
Gruber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Creed up against the cage.
Creed misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed manages to break the clinch.
Gruber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruber.
Gruber misses with a body kick.
Gruber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Creed defends it nicely.
Creed takes a swing at Gruber's ribcage but misses.
Gruber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Creed at a distance.
Creed loads up on a big right hand but Gruber slips the punch.
Gruber misses with a body shot.
Creed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Creed thuds his right hand into Gruber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Hans Gruber's cut even more.
Gruber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lewis Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Gruber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Creed scores with a jab.
Lewis Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed throws a head kick but Gruber moves out of range.
Gruber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gruber swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
Gruber throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creed digs a good hook to Gruber's body.
Gruber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creed rather than just go for the knockout.
Gruber blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed throws a hook but Gruber blocks it.
Gruber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Creed defends it well.
Gruber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some bone on bone action there as Gruber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gruber feints the counter takedown.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruber is just out of range.
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Creed throws the left hand but Gruber avoids the punch easily.
Creed tries to score with a low kick but Gruber moves his leg out of the way.
Gruber lands a jab to Creed's midsection.
Gruber misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Creed.
Gruber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it.
Creed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws the kick towards the body but Gruber avoids it.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed clobbers Gruber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Gruber misses with the body kick
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed lands with a slapping head kick.
The cut above Hans Gruber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gruber closes the distance and clinches up with Creed, looking for a takedown. Gruber pushes Creed against the cage but Creed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gruber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Creed!
Creed pushes Gruber away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gruber gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gruber lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Creed tries to escape but Gruber is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Creed 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lewis Creed!
A relieved looking Lewis Creed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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