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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyden Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I was made for lovin you kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Apollo Balboa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lyden Daniels's chin.
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285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyden Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apollo Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa wants to clinch
and Daniels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balboa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Balboa working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.
Balboa striking off his back but it's not causing Daniels any problems.
Daniels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balboa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daniels passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wants to work for an arm triangle but Balboa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balboa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Balboa wants to control the action here but instead Daniels manages to pass to full mount!
Daniels content just to control the position here.
Daniels blocks Balboa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Balboa wants to hold on but Daniels pushes him away.
Daniels landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels with the ground and pound from mount.
Balboa tries to control the position but Daniels now has his back.
Daniels controls the action.
Balboa just trying to survive but Daniels is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa rolls, trying to escape but Daniels keeps control of the position.
Balboa looks winded!
Daniels is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Balboa is defending well though. Daniels let's go of the attempt for now.
Daniels biding his time, controlling Balboa.
Daniels is not going to allow Balboa to sit and survive in this position.
Daniels looking to break Balboa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Balboa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Daniels will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Daniels controlling from the back.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet but Daniels has full control of the position and if anything, Balboa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Daniels looking for the choke from the back.
Daniels working for the choke.
Daniels doesn't have the hooks in and Balboa manages to turn into his guard.
Daniels pulls Balboa in close to prevent any damage.
Balboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa working some strikes from top position.
Balboa throws an elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Balboa's guard. Nice move by Daniels!
Daniels stands and steps away. Balboa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Apollo Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniels has Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Daniels has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Balboa is trying to keep an underhook but Daniels manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels slips a nice elbow through Balboa's hands, connecting with Balboa's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but Balboa defending well.
Daniels controlling the action here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyden Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.
Balboa tries to clinch but Daniels moves away
and Daniels counters with a single leg into guard. Balboa didn't expect that.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Daniels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Lyden Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lyden Daniels.
Balboa tries to clinch
and Daniels counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Still in half guard, Daniels seems content to control.
Balboa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daniels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Balboa trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Daniels distracts Balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daniels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balboa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels passes Balboa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Daniels not doing much here.
Balboa strikes from the bottom but Daniels uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Daniels lands some shots froms side control.
Daniels takes a little break here. Balboa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Daniels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa struggling a bit here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Balboa trying his best to control but Daniels has mounted him.
Balboa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Daniels avoids the attempt from Balboa to control.
Daniels working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Daniels controlling his opponent.
Daniels lands a heavy elbow.
Daniels is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Daniels feints and as Balboa raises his hands in defense, Daniels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa is striking but Daniels is not phased and passes to half guard.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?
Balboa is looking for a sweep. Daniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels passes to full mount!
Daniels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balboa wants to control but Daniels is having none of it.
Balboa has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa just trying to survive but Daniels is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Daniels. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyden Daniels dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Daniels.
It looks like Apollo Balboa has been cut.
Balboa looks to clinch
and Daniels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Balboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Balboa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lyden Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Balboa.
Daniels pulls Balboa into guard.
Daniels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels has Balboa pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lyden Daniels just wasn't active enough.
Daniels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balboa's half guard.
Daniels stands up out of the half guard.
Balboa drives through and clinches with Daniels against the cage.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Balboa's takedown attempt.
Daniels taking a breather.
Balboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Daniels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daniels gets a nice trip takedown into half 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!
Daniels is controlling the pace.
Daniels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balboa wants to sweep but Daniels has passed to side control!
Balboa trying to control but Daniels flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Daniels is riding his opponent, not letting Balboa buck him off.
Balboa has hold of Daniels's leg, trying to break free but it's let Daniels lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Balboa is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Daniels throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyden Daniels!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nebolath Nabochadnezzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nebolath Nabochadnezzar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabochadnezzar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Velasquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nabochadnezzar misses with a knee to the head.
Nabochadnezzar looking to throw knees to the head but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
Velasquez managing to block the knees to the body from Nabochadnezzar.
Nabochadnezzar tries to land a knee to the head but Velasquez blocks with his arms.
Velasquez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nabochadnezzar is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez just content to control the position.
Velasquez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nabochadnezzar some visible discomfort.
Velasquez working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nabochadnezzar tries to clinch up
and Velasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nabochadnezzar is breathing heavily.
Nabochadnezzar wants to clinch but Velasquez slips to the side
and Velasquez counters by moving into the clinch.
Velasquez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nabochadnezzar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nabochadnezzar can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Nabochadnezzar hold on?
Velasquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Velasquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nabochadnezzar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Velasquez cracks Nabochadnezzar with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Nabochadnezzar from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nabochadnezzar doesn't escape.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cain Velasquez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Velasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nabochadnezzar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabochadnezzar moves out of range of the strikes.
Nabochadnezzar closes the distance but Velasquez moves to the side
and Velasquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nabochadnezzar's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Velasquez gets to his feet. Nabochadnezzar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabochadnezzar tries to clinch
and Velasquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez 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.
Nabochadnezzar tries to clinch but Velasquez moves away
and Velasquez counters by clinching up.
Velasquez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nabochadnezzar can't fight it off and eventually Velasquez manages to take the fight to the floor. Nabochadnezzar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nabochadnezzar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nabochadnezzar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Velasquez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nabochadnezzar is proving hard to escape from.
Nabochadnezzar wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez stays in close to Nabochadnezzar's body and controls the position.
Velasquez wants to get up but he can't break Nabochadnezzar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabochadnezzar looking to control.
Nabochadnezzar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velasquez controls the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cain Velasquez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nabochadnezzar with a poor takedown
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez trying to control the pace.
Velasquez decides to stand up.
Nabochadnezzar blocks a leg kick.
Nabochadnezzar tries to clinch
and Velasquez moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nabochadnezzar prevents it.
Nabochadnezzar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nabochadnezzar misses with a knee strike.
Nabochadnezzar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nabochadnezzar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Velasquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nabochadnezzar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nebolath Nabochadnezzar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Nabochadnezzar tries to clinch but Velasquez moves away
and Velasquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Velasquez.
Nabochadnezzar is trying to control the position but Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez content to stall in guard here.
Nabochadnezzar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cain Velasquez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Nabochadnezzar closes the distance but Velasquez moves to the side
and Velasquez moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Nabochadnezzar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nabochadnezzar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Nabochadnezzar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nabochadnezzar misses with a knee to the head.
Nabochadnezzar tries to land a knee to the head but Velasquez blocks with his arms.
Nabochadnezzar tries to land a knee to the head but Velasquez blocks with his arms.
Velasquez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nabochadnezzar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nabochadnezzar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Velasquez.
Velasquez controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nabochadnezzar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nabochadnezzar wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
Nabochadnezzar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nabochadnezzar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Nabochadnezzar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nabochadnezzar gets underhooks to prevent Velasquez's takedown attempt.
Velasquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez is trying to drag Nabochadnezzar to the mat but Nabochadnezzar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nebolath Nabochadnezzar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Nabochadnezzar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasquez is defending well for now.
Velasquez wants the takedown. Nabochadnezzar is fighting it off but Velasquez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nabochadnezzar's guard against the cage.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nabochadnezzar wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabochadnezzar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Velasquez!
Nabochadnezzar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasquez is looking to escape.
Velasquez can't escape the position.
Nabochadnezzar looking to control but Velasquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nabochadnezzar goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Velasquez turns into him and now he's in Nabochadnezzar's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabochadnezzar trying to control the position.
Velasquezis looking to pass into half guard but Nabochadnezzar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nabochadnezzar is in guard.
Nabochadnezzar trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Velasquez seems keen to control Nabochadnezzar's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nebolath Nabochadnezzar.
Nabochadnezzar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez.
Nabochadnezzar wants to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cain Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nabochadnezzar trying to control but Velasquez postures up.
Nabochadnezzar regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nabochadnezzar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cain Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velasquez stands and steps away. Nabochadnezzar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nebolath Nabochadnezzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nabochadnezzar wants to clinch.
Nabochadnezzar fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velasquez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cain Velasquez made sure he mentioned Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by Start from Scratch. Smith has chosen Me Against The World as his entrance music. Billy Coleman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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243 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coleman, pushing him back against the cage.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Billy Coleman has been cut.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coleman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coleman's guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Coleman won't allow it.
Coleman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coleman looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Smith's guard.
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coleman has Smith in his guard.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coleman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coleman has escaped and now he's on top!
Coleman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coleman has Smith in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Coleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coleman did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith thows a huge punch but Coleman dodges it nicely.
Jason Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking to stall here but Coleman recovers full guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Coleman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coleman stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Coleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is pushing Coleman's head away, looking to escape. Coleman manages to hold on to the position though.
Coleman advances nicely into full mount.
Coleman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Coleman working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Coleman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Coleman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Coleman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith wants to control but Coleman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Coleman but great work by Smith.
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coleman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Coleman.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coleman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
Coleman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Coleman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Coleman swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coleman's guard.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to clinch
and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control.
Coleman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Coleman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Coleman.
Smith tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coleman on his heels. He'll look to pass Coleman's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coleman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coleman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coleman is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Coleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coleman tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Coleman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Coleman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Coleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith wants to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws Coleman to one side and escapes!
Smith wants to clinch
and Coleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jason Smith!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Billy Coleman!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Billy Coleman!
Billy Coleman wins by split decision!
After the fight, Billy Coleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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