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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gawain Balian (ranked 4521 p4p, 4620 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 515 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gawain Balian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Salvacion is looking to control Balian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvacion avoid being mounted?
Balian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Salvacion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is looking to control Balian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvacion avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Balian wants to work for an arm triangle but Salvacion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balian controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Balian scores with a hook to the body. Salvacion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salvacion to the ground. Balian is now in Salvacion's guard.
Balian is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion looking to control.
Balian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balian throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salvacion dives on top into guard.
Balian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balian keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.
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.
Balian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Balian is stalling in the full guard.
Balian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balian throws a big elbow that misses.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balian controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gawain Balian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Balian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salvacion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Balian swings around for an armbar but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balian's guard.
Balian has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salvacion is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Balian gets control of Salvacion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balian has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Salvacion has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvacion working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to control but Balian is keeping him busy.
Balian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Salvacion wants to control but Balian is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Salvacion asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Balian struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Balian goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balian wants to take the fight to the mat but Salvacion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salvacion tries to score a body lock takedown but Balian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salvacion wants to take the fight to the mat but Balian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gawain Balian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Salvacion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salvacion is breathing heavily.
Salvacion drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balian is looking to stand back up but Salvacion counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Balian.
Balian is refusing to be controlled, as Salvacion sits in half guard.
Balian gets full guard.
Balian throws his legs up looking for a submission but Salvacion uses it to pass to side control.
Balian explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Balian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Salvacion tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gawain Balian dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Balian fails to land the takedown.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Balian fails with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Balian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balian on his heels. He'll look to pass Balian's guard now, I'm sure.
Balian pushes Salvacion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gawain Balian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balian moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balian manages to pull guard.
Balian managing to control the position.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Balian keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Salvacion looking to sit in guard and control but Balian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Balian gets to his feet - Salvacion follows without any prompting.
Balian darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Balian into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gawain Balian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion has Balian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balian tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salvacion clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Salvacion looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gawain Balian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balian controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Balian gets his way!
Salvacion trying to control the position but Balian manages to sink in the hooks.
Richard John Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gawain Balian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balian keeps control of the position easily here as Salvacion tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gawain Balian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gawain Balian!
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