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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Herring (ranked 9305 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hadley (ranked 6406 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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279 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fausto Herring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Hadley!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadley misses with a takedown
so Herring counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Herring is looking to stand up but Hadley won't let him.
Herring scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herring postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herring makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herring keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadley's head.
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Herring working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hadley's head.
Herring is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Herring working some strikes from top position.
Herring postures up and lands a big shot to Hadley's brow.
Herring postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Herring with a nice head shot there.
Herring landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herring lands a couple of elbows.
Herring distracts Hadley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Herring connects with a couple of short punches.
Herring will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herring has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herring with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Herring avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herring is in close to Hadley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hadley has momentary wrist control but Herring slips an elbow through the middle.
Hadley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herring defends it easily.
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Herring stands up over Hadley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herring is working Hadley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herring lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Herring is working Hadley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hadley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herring doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herring manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hadley looks winded!
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herring lands a couple of digs.
Herring scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herring scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herring is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herring content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Herring makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herring postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herring works over Hadley with some ground and pound from guard.
Herring lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herring scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herring with a nice head shot there.
Herring postures up and lands a big shot to Hadley's brow.
Herring lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Herring with a nice head shot there.
Herring is in close to Hadley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herring stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Herring fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hadley sprawls well initially but Herring persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herring looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hadley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Herring working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hadley is pressing down on Herring's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Herring lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herring lands a couple of digs.
Herring with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Herring works over Hadley with some ground and pound from guard.
Hadley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herring defends it easily.
Herring working some strikes from top position.
Hadley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herring scoring with some ground and pound.
Herring keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadley's head.
Herring is working Hadley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Herring working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herring got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herring has managed to get both his arms back between Hadley's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herring postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herring postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Herring landing with the ground and pound.
Herring postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Herring working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hadley's head.
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!
Herring scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herring postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Herring is in close to Hadley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herring makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herring is in close to Hadley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herring keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadley's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Herring's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Herring lands a couple of digs.
Hadley working for a triangle but Herring defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fausto Herring dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hadley tries to sprawl but Herring drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Herring is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Herring is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hadley wants to improve his position but Herring is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herring controlling the action here.
Hadley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herring pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herring is looking for a kimura but Hadley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herring to get the leverage.
Fausto Herring overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hadley taking some punishment here, with Herring in his half guard.
Hadley is trying to maintain the position but Herring is very close to passing his half guard.
Herring slips a nice elbow through Hadley's hands, connecting with Hadley's forehead.
Hadley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herring scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herring is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herring lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Herring working over Hadley with some ground and pound. Hadley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herring looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hadley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Herring lands with a punch from half guard.
Herring is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hadley defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herring lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herring lands a nice short elbow.
Hadley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herring pulls his head out easily.
Hadley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herring scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herring is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hadley trying to hold on to Herring's head to control him but Herring postures up.
Hadley is breathing heavily.
Hadley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herring scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herring is nestled in close to Hadley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herring looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Herring seems to be working for a kimura but Hadley defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herring working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Herring is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hadley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herring pulls his head out easily.
Hadley is looking to improve his position.
Hadley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herring scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herring slips a nice elbow through Hadley's hands, connecting with Hadley's forehead.
Herring winds up and cracks Hadley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hadley taking some punishment here, with Herring in his half guard.
Herring working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herring working over Hadley with some ground and pound. Hadley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herring landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herring trying to control the pace.
Herring is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hadley sees it coming and defends easily.
Hadley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hadley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hadley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Herring lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herring 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.
Fausto Herring dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Herring closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herring lands in his opponent's guard.
Hadley working for a triangle but Herring defends it easily.
Hadley has momentary wrist control but Herring slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herring with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Herring is working Hadley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herring with a nice head shot there.
Hadley working for a triangle but Herring defends it easily.
Hadley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herring content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herring chips away with some ground and pound.
Herring is working Hadley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herring makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herring works over Hadley with some ground and pound from guard.
Herring is in close to Hadley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herring lands a couple of digs.
Herring distracts Hadley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hadley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herring scoring with some ground and pound.
Herring lands a couple of elbows.
Herring working some strikes from top position.
Herring is working Hadley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hadley is working an open guard so Herring takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Herring to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Herring cracks Hadley with a solid left hand.
Hadley has momentary wrist control but Herring slips an elbow through the middle.
Herring postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herring connects with a couple of short punches.
Herring postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Herring postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herring scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Herring landing with the ground and pound.
Herring working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hadley's head.
Herring lands a couple of elbows.
Herring is working Hadley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herring scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herring lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herring lands a couple of elbows.
Herring stands up from Hadley's guard - Herring perhaps looking for a knockout.
Herring looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Herring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadley can do to turn this around?
Herring is trying to work for a kimura but Hadley is defending well.
Herring is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herring working over Hadley with some ground and pound. Hadley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herring lands a nice short elbow.
Hadley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herring looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hadley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Herring slips a nice elbow through Hadley's hands, connecting with Hadley's forehead.
Hadley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herring scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hadley is defending against the submission attempts here by Herring.
Hadley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herring looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hadley is defending against the submission attempts here by Herring.
Herring seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ryan Hadley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fausto Herring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hadley looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fausto Herring showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herring has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fausto Herring!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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