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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Riley (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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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Riley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley tries to sprawl but Donovan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Donovan is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Riley manages to get to full guard.
Donovan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Donovan throws and elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donovan's guard. Nice move by Riley!
Riley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Donovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Donovan, not yet.
Riley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donovan can't keep his opponent in guard - Riley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Riley seems content to control.
Donovan is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Riley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Riley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Riley tries for a takedown but Donovan circles away easily
and Donovan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Donovan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donovan with the ground and pound but Riley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Donovan throwing strikes from guard but Riley blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley has control of Donovan's left arm, preventing Donovan from doing any damage.
Donovan throws and elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donovan's guard. Nice move by Riley!
Donovan wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Donovan controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donovan is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Riley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Donovan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riley won't be happy with that.
Donovan wants to stand but Riley is controlling his arm.
Riley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Donovan.
Riley throws Donovan to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Donovan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard.
Jamie Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Riley.
Donovan is looking to stand up but Riley won't let him.
Riley controlling the position.
Donovan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donovan throws and elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donovan's guard. Nice move by Riley!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Donovan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.
Donovan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley pushing down on Donovan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Donovan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donovan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Donovan lands a couple of elbows.
Donovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donovan.
Donovan throws a strike but Riley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Donovan is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donovan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riley controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to stand up but Riley isn't so interested in that idea.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley advances position into side control!
Donovan seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.
Riley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries for a takedown but Donovan circles away easily
and Donovan counters by moving into the clinch.
Donovan wants a takedown but no success here.
Donovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riley prevents it.
Donovan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Donovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donovan prevents it.
Donovan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Donovan manages to end up in side control.
Riley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Donovan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riley pushes down on Donovan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Donovan is looking to escape.
Donovan tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Riley works his way into full mount!
Donovan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donovan tries to get out of the position.
Donovan tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riley controlling his opponent.
Donovan is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley controlling from the full mount.
Riley looking to control but Donovan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Donovan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Riley.
Donovan is desperately trying to improve his position but Riley has a good base and remains in mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Riley 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!
Riley fails with the takedown
so Donovan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Donovan throws a strike but Riley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Donovan has Riley pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Riley won't allow Donovan to get back to his feet.
Riley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donovan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riley!
Riley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Donovan.
Donovan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Riley is looking to improve his position but Donovan isn't that keen on the idea.
Riley manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riley pushes Donovan off and gets back to his feet.
Donovan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riley sprawls well initially but Donovan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Donovan throws a strike but Riley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Donovan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donovan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Donovan distracts Riley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riley pushes Donovan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley shoots and misses
and Donovan counters with a shoot takedown. Riley fights it but they end up in guard.
Jamie Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Riley.
Donovan throwing strikes from guard but Riley blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riley pulls Donovan in close to his closed guard and prevents Donovan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donovan lands a couple of elbows.
Donovan throws and elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donovan's guard. Nice move by Riley!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Donovan wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riley postures up.
Riley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Donovan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Donovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donovan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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... Jamie Donovan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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