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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Julian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norm Bates (ranked 0 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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265 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prince Julian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norm Bates!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bates avoids the head kick by Julian.
Julian could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bates tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
A head kick misses from Julian.
Bates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bates closes this distance looking for a takedown but Julian circles away.
Prince Julian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norm Bates.
Bates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Julian to the mat! Julian manages to get full guard.
Bates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Julian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bates thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Julian has his hands on Bates's head, controlling the position.
Bates wanted to stand there but Julian had control of the position.
Julian controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Julian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Julian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bates being controlled here momentarily.
Julian has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Julian is breathing heavily.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Julian is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Julian throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Julian shows good takedown defense.
Julian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bates.
Julian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Julian showed some decent athleticism there.
Julian wants to get back to his feet.
Bates is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates is looking for a sweep. Julian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bates is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Julian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Julian's back!
Julian controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Julian controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prince Julian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Julian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Julian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Julian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Julian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bates momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Julian. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Prince Julian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norm Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julian scores with a takedown into Bates's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Julian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Julian decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bates to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prince Julian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bates scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Julian wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Julian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Julian.
Julian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bates preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Julian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Julian keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Julian is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Bates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Julian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bates.
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Julian lands an elbow that stopped Bates in his tracks for a moment.
Bates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Julian stalling against the cage.
Bates prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bates dodges an elbow strike from Julian.
Bates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Julian smiles and moves away.
Prince Julian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four 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.
Julian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bates. That one must have hurt.
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Julian is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Julian circles away and we're back to standing.
Bates blocks a head kick by Julian.
Bates is looking to clinch but Julian is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Bates misses.
Julian doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Julian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bates in side control lands a decent elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Julian is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Prince Julian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Julian lands with an uppercut that bounces Bates off the cage and back into rage.
Julian is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
No luck for Bates with that takedown attempt.
Bates avoids the head kick by Julian.
Julian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Julian wants to clinch but Bates slips to the side
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Bates fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prince Julian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norm Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julian misses the shot to the body.
Julian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bates counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bates wants to stand up but Julian has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates wants to control but Julian is keeping him busy.
Julian gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates wants to control from the top but Julian keeps moving.
Bates wants to stand but Julian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Julian stuffs the takedown.
Julian throws a head kick that half lands.
Julian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bates jabs at Julian's body.
Julian tries a head kick but it misses.
Julian moves into the clinch.
Bates lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bates avoiding damage.
Julian prevents the takedown attempt.
Bates fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Julian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Julian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Julian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Bates stalls from top position.
Julian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Julian is working for a kimura but Bates is defending it quite comfortably.
Bates wants to control but Julian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Julian trying to control the pace.
Bates is controlling Julian's trapped leg to prevent Julian from advancing to side control.
Julian 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norm Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Julian 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Julian!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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