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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
151 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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176 cm
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150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, L Manning Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William McDougal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDougal to the ground. Hines is now in McDougal's guard.
Hines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDougal is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Hilo Fight lab inform us that McDougal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McDougal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDougal wants to sweep here but Hines controlling him for the moment.
McDougal keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
McDougal has his foot on Hines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hines works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines stands up over McDougal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing that Hines has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hines drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDougal dives on top into guard.
Hines bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDougal's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines won't allow McDougal to sweep him here.
Hines passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hines is trying to control. McDougal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDougal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hines wants to free his trapped foot but McDougal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDougal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDougal.
McDougal controls Hines momentarily but Hines frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDougal is looking to clinch.
Hines throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hines stuffs the takedown attempt from McDougal. McDougal gets slowly back to his feet.
McDougal stuffs the takedown attempt from Hines. Hines gets slowly back to his feet.
Hines will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDougal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDougal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hines manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hines misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A cross from McDougal lands.
McDougal tries to close the distance and clinch but Hines swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hines throws a right and a left that McDougal avoids nicely.
Hines misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hines closes the distance and pushes McDougal back into the cage.
Hines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDougal.
L Manning Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McDougal.
McDougal misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDougal misses with a combination
and Hines counters with a single leg into guard. McDougal didn't expect that.
McDougal can't keep his opponent in guard - Hines advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hines takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hines is looking to take a break and control but McDougal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hines is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hines trying to pass the guard but McDougal defending well.
Hines is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDougal defends it well.
Hines is thwarting McDougal's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hines is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
L Manning Hines dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDougal scores with a head kick.
Hines rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDougal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDougal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDougal misses with a low kick.
McDougal darts in and clinches Hines up against the cage.
McDougal successfully pulls guard.
Hines tries to free his leg and advance position but McDougal is retaining full guard.
McDougal looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDougal wants to stand but Hines is controlling the position.
Hines with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougal looking for a sweep. Not yet McDougal, not yet.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hines passes into half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDougal is looking to clinch.
Hines is looking for a counter combo.
McDougal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDougal shoots in for a double leg but Hines sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hines attempts a counter takedown but McDougal avoids it well and moves away.
Hines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hines tries to clinch up but McDougal circles away and keeps his distance.
McDougal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hines misses with a body shot.
Hines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDougal can do to turn this around?
McDougal tries to close the distance and clinch but Hines swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines wants to slow McDougal down by chopping away at his legs.
McDougal shoots in looking for a takedown but Hines manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDougal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDougal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hines avoids it really well and circles away.
L Manning Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McDougal.
Hines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDougal shoots in but Hines avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Hines misses.
McDougal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hines defends well and McDougal ends up having to push Hines into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDougal is breathing heavily.
McDougal throws the kick towards the body but Hines avoids it.
Hines misses with an uppercut. McDougal saw that one coming.
McDougal feints the counter takedown.
McDougal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDougal shoots in looking for a takedown but Hines manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDougal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hines dives in and scores a takedown into McDougal's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines stands and throws McDougal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDougal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hines scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hines wants to control but McDougal is keeping him busy.
McDougal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McDougal is desperately trying to improve his position but Hines has a good base and remains in mount.
Hines trying to control but McDougal is having none of it.
Hines swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McDougal is now in Hines's guard. A big mistake from Hines there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDougal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hines dives on top into guard.
Hines working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hines connects with a couple of short punches.
McDougal wants to get back to his feet but Hines is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDougal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hines passes McDougal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
L Manning Hines dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hines has managed to clinch.
McDougal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDougal wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDougal is trying to force a seperation but Hines has the dominant position.
McDougal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hines.
Hines stalling against the cage.
Hines manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines jabs McDougal right on the nose. McDougal blinks but takes it well.
McDougal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines stuffs the takedown attempt from McDougal. McDougal gets slowly back to his feet.
L Manning Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McDougal.
Hines attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Despite the aggression on McDougal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hines.
Hines working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hines in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hines is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDougal has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDougal tries to improve position but can't.
L Manning Hines is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal tries to escape but Hines is in control.
Hines advances to mount.
McDougal is squirming around, avoiding Hines's attempts to control the action.
Hines moves to the back.
McDougal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McDougal is trying to get back to his feet but Hines has full control of the position and if anything, McDougal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines trying to control.
Hines is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDougal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be McDougal right now.
McDougal covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
McDougal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hines off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDougal is really stuck here.
Hines lands punches and elbows.
McDougal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McDougal staying busy and making it hard for Hines to control.
McDougal is trying to get back to his feet but Hines has full control of the position and if anything, McDougal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
William McDougal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hines has both hooks in and is working for a choke. McDougal is in real trouble here. Hines gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, McDougal is tapping out! Hines wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). L Manning Hines!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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