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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leland Giles (ranked 2253 p4p, 2158 weight class) and RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 282 p4p, 272 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 2, fighting out of New York, Leland Giles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RollBack TheNineteenth!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNineteenth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook. Giles ducked under it nicely.
Giles avoids the body shot from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut. Giles saw that one coming.
A punch combination from TheNineteenth misses.
Giles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth throws a poor cross that misses
and Giles counters with a nice body shot.
Giles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from TheNineteenth misses.
Giles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
An attempted straight right counter from Giles misses the target.
Giles connects with a body shot.
TheNineteenth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TheNineteenth misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TheNineteenth.
An attempted straight right counter from Giles misses the target.
TheNineteenth takes a swing at Giles's ribcage but misses.
TheNineteenth staying out of range there.
Giles throws a body shot but no joy.
TheNineteenth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheNineteenth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Giles.
Giles throws a jab but it's blocked by TheNineteenth.
Giles throws a jab but it's blocked by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth lands a nice shot to the body.
TheNineteenth looks to score with a jab to the body but Giles is just out of range.
TheNineteenth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giles.
Giles is really struggling to find his range with his punches. TheNineteenth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
TheNineteenth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giles circles away quickly and effectively.
Giles with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Giles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheNineteenth dodges the ground and pound from Giles.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet.
TheNineteenth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Giles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused TheNineteenth some visible discomfort.
TheNineteenth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Giles.
Giles with the ground and pound but TheNineteenth regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Giles working the head and body with strikes.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up but Giles is controlling him
Giles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Giles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand up here but Giles is controlling him well.
Giles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. TheNineteenth defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth pushes Giles off looking to stand but Giles dives back in and keeps control.
Giles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Giles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giles thows a huge punch but TheNineteenth dodges it nicely.
Giles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TheNineteenth's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giles with the ground and pound but TheNineteenth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Giles throws a big elbow that misses.
Giles stands up over TheNineteenth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Giles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TheNineteenth's head.
Giles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Giles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
TheNineteenth wants to stand but Giles is controlling the position.
Giles with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing good reports from Giles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
TheNineteenth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Giles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
TheNineteenth wants to stand and escape but Giles is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Giles throws a big elbow that misses.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Giles trying to control but TheNineteenth is working from the bottom.
Giles connects with a couple of short punches.
TheNineteenth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Giles is controlling him.
TheNineteenth is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Giles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TheNineteenth is keeping the position for now.
TheNineteenth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giles looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Giles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Giles avoids the body shot from TheNineteenth.
Giles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
Giles is looking to counter punch.
Giles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Giles there as he acknowledges the shot.
TheNineteenth blocks a jab.
TheNineteenth missing with a left hand there. Giles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giles slips under a jab from TheNineteenth.
As TheNineteenth tries to get set, Giles tries to push him back and clinch up but TheNineteenth manages to avoid the attempt.
TheNineteenth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giles slips a straight right by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giles.
TheNineteenth throws a lazy right hand but Giles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giles moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth punishes Giles's body with a nice straight punch.
TheNineteenth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles misses with a jab to the body
and TheNineteenth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giles throws a body shot but no joy.
TheNineteenth throws a jab but it's blocked by Giles.
TheNineteenth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Giles wants to clinch up but TheNineteenth keeps it at a distance.
Giles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giles moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth throws a lazy uppercut
and Giles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giles misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TheNineteenth! But no joy.
TheNineteenth punishes Giles's body with a nice straight punch.
TheNineteenth throws the left hand but Giles avoids the punch easily.
TheNineteenth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from TheNineteenth finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles misses with a looping right.
TheNineteenth throws out a loose jab but Giles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Giles misses its target.
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Giles is out of range.
A big left from TheNineteenth misses.
TheNineteenth lands a slapping body shot.
TheNineteenth throws a lazy uppercut
and Giles counters with a nice body shot.
TheNineteenth throws a good cross that connects.
Giles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giles is looking to wear down TheNineteenth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
TheNineteenth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Giles.
A quick step to the side and Giles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheNineteenth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giles.
Giles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles grinds an elbow into TheNineteenth's temple.
TheNineteenth is trying to buck Giles off.
Giles wants to lay and pray for a moment but TheNineteenth keeps working.
Giles lands a few punches from side control.
Giles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at TheNineteenth to see if he's OK.
Giles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused TheNineteenth some visible discomfort.
TheNineteenth is rocked!
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Giles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
TheNineteenth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TheNineteenth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Giles is trying to get an arm triangle but TheNineteenth is defending well.
TheNineteenth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
TheNineteenth is still in real trouble! Can Giles finish him?
Giles goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, TheNineteenth has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Giles but great work by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth seems to have recovered his senses.
Leland Giles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth wants to stand but Giles is controlling his arm.
TheNineteenth decides to stand back up.
Giles takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as TheNineteenth controls the action.
Giles misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Giles.
TheNineteenth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Giles scores with a nice short uppercut.
TheNineteenth is trying to break the clinch but Giles has him pressed against the cage.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch but Giles keeps him there for the moment.
TheNineteenth tries to circle away but Giles has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RollBack TheNineteenth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Giles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Giles moves in looking to clinch but TheNineteenth pushes him off.
Giles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TheNineteenth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
TheNineteenth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giles. Giles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giles moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
Giles slips a jab from TheNineteenth.
Giles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
TheNineteenth lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Giles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Giles blocks it.
Giles moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles forces TheNineteenth back against the cage and clinches.
Giles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch but Giles keeps him there for the moment.
Giles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giles tries a body shot but TheNineteenth blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by TheNineteenth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Giles working aggressively here.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch but Giles keeps him there for the moment.
Giles misses with a body punch.
TheNineteenth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giles punishes TheNineteenth's body with a nice straight punch.
RollBack TheNineteenth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giles moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
Giles takes a swing at TheNineteenth's ribcage but misses.
TheNineteenth avoids the body shot from Giles.
TheNineteenth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Giles misses the target.
Giles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Giles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on TheNineteenth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Giles throws out a loose jab but TheNineteenth uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth throws an overhand right that lands on Giles's shoulder, as Giles tries to avoid the shot.
Giles pushes TheNineteenth up against the cage in a clinch.
TheNineteenth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giles throws out a loose jab but TheNineteenth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Giles misses its intended target.
Giles has closed the distance and engaged TheNineteenth in a clinch.
Giles misses with a punch on the inside.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as TheNineteenth controls the action.
Giles misses with a hook to the ribs.
TheNineteenth is trying to push Giles away but Giles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Giles is trying to drag TheNineteenth to the mat but TheNineteenth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
TheNineteenth manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNineteenth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TheNineteenth throws out a counter right but Giles avoids it with no problem.
Giles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
TheNineteenth works the jab nicely.
Giles scores with a body shot.
TheNineteenth misses with a wild combination.
Giles slips under a jab.
Giles misses with an uppercut. TheNineteenth saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from TheNineteenth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
TheNineteenth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Giles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Giles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Giles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth missing with a left hand there. Giles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giles tries to close the distance and clinch but TheNineteenth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giles looks to land a right hand but TheNineteenth moved out of range.
TheNineteenth with a jab.
TheNineteenth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Giles at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNineteenth connects with a nice looking jab.
TheNineteenth throws a looping overhand right but Giles ducks down to avoid it.
Giles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming TheNineteenth to the mat! TheNineteenth manages to get full guard.
Giles throws a big elbow that misses.
Giles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Giles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Giles is working TheNineteenth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to RollBack TheNineteenth.
I think TheNineteenth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... RollBack TheNineteenth!
A relieved looking RollBack TheNineteenth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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