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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Featherstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen the scatman as his entrance music. 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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188 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Featherstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Savage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Featherstone.
Featherstone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Featherstone.
Savage misses with a wild combination.
Savage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Featherstone.
Savage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Savage misses with a wild combination.
Savage looks for the body kick but Featherstone saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone gets the takedown into side control.
Featherstone trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage tries to escape but Featherstone is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Featherstone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Featherstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Featherstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Featherstone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Featherstone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savage is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Featherstone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Featherstone wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Featherstone is really struggling to control Savage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Featherstone prevents Savage from escaping the position.
Savage dodges the ground and pound from Featherstone.
Featherstone working the ground and pound from side control.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Featherstone drags him back down.
Featherstone 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.
Featherstone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Featherstone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Featherstone wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
Featherstone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Featherstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Featherstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Featherstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Featherstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Featherstone is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Featherstone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Featherstone drags him back down.
Featherstone trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage throws Featherstone to one side and escapes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully.
Featherstone tries for a takedown but Savage manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Featherstone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Featherstone shoots and misses
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
It looks like Francis Featherstone has been cut.
Featherstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Featherstone shoots and misses
and Savage counters with a one-two to the body.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Featherstone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Savage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Featherstone trying to control but Savage is having none of it.
Savage is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Featherstone has taken his back!
Savage looking very determined here, making life difficult for Featherstone.
Savage is trying to stand back up.
Featherstone is looking for the choke from the back position but Savage is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is trying to stand back up.
Featherstone sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Savage taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francis Featherstone!
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hype
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