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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slouth Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slouth Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Collin Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hathaway back to the cage. Thor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thor lands a lovely overhand right.
Thor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hathaway counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thor pushes Hathaway off looking to stand but Hathaway dives back in and keeps control.
Hathaway wants to pass the guard but Thor is defending well.
Hathaway is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thor is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hathaway decides to stand and escape the position.
Thor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hathaway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thor thinking.
Hathaway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thor to his feet.
Thor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hathaway decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thor's guard.
Hathaway is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Collin Hathaway hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hathaway throws a series of punches but Thor moves out of range.
Thor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hathaway counters with a takedown into side control.
Hathaway prevents Thor from escaping the position.
Thor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thor trying to remain calm as Hathaway controls from the top position.
Hathaway stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hathaway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thor backs up against the cage.
It looks like Slouth Thor has been cut.
Hathaway fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thor sprawls well initially but Hathaway persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thor won't allow Hathaway to pass to mount.
Hathaway trying to control the pace.
Hathaway decides to return to a standing position.
Hathaway clinches up with Thor and pushes him back against the cage.
Hathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thor throws a combination. Hathaway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hathaway counters by clinching up.
Hathaway misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hathaway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thor falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hathaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Thor misses with a double jab
and Hathaway counters by moving into the clinch.
Hathaway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thor can't break the clinch.
Hathaway misses with a knee strike.
Hathaway lands with a short shot to the head.
Thor takes an elbow to the temple.
Hathaway manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hathaway is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor working hard to break the clinch.
Thor prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Hathaway.
Thor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hathaway has him pressed against the cage.
Hathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hathaway cracks Thor with a good jab.
Thor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hathaway counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hathaway trying to mount his opponent but Thor defends it.
Thor wants to stand back up but Hathaway manages to pass into side control.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Hathaway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slouth Thor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hathaway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thor misses with the combination.
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses.
Slouth Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor misses with a combination
and Hathaway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hathaway. Hathaway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thor throws an off balance right hand
so Hathaway counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thor wants to stand up but Hathaway is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hathaway controlling from the top position.
Thor is working an open guard so Hathaway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hathaway misses with a series of wild punches.
Thor misses with a double jab
and Hathaway counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thor being controlled here, momentarily.
Thor wants to stand up but Hathaway is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hathaway postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hathaway sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Collin Hathaway was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hathaway thumps Thor with a low kick.
Hathaway scores with a decent looking hook.
Hathaway lands a nice hook to Thor's body. Thor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thor misses with a right hand
and Hathaway counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hathaway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hathaway shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thor pushes Hathaway off looking to stand but Hathaway dives back in and keeps control.
Hathaway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thor tries to kick Hathaway off but Hathaway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hathaway in particular looking to stall.
Collin Hathaway has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hathaway escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hathaway looks to land a combination but Thor avoids it well.
Hathaway lands a two punch combo.
Thor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hathaway decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thor's guard.
Thor wants to stand and escape but Hathaway is having none of it.
Hathaway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hathaway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thor is looking to stand up but Hathaway isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hathaway stays in close to Thor's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin Hathaway has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hathaway misses with a double jab.
Hathaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slouth Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hathaway drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hathaway should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hathaway.
Thor wants to get back to his feet but Hathaway drags him back down.
Thor prevents Hathaway from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway controls the position from side control.
Hathaway cracks Thor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Hathaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slouth Thor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Hathaway there.
Thor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hathaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Thor.
A shot to the liver by Thor. Beautiful body shot.
Thor misses with a combination
and Hathaway counters with a straight right hand.
Thor misses with a combination
and Hathaway counters by moving into the clinch.
Thor can't break the clinch.
Hathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slouth Thor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thor misses with a series of wild punches.
Hathaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thor enables Hathaway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hathaway won't allow Thor to get back to his feet.
Hathaway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hathaway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Collin Hathaway has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hathaway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hathaway scrambles back to his feet.
Thor throws a right hand that misses
and Hathaway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hathaway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hathaway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hathaway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hathaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hathaway misses with a combination
and Thor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thor lands with a cross.
Hathaway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thor lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Thor.
Hathaway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thor.
Thor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hathaway counters with a right hand to the body.
Thor throws a big shot that misses.
Hathaway missing with a left hand there. Thor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thor looks to land a combination. Hathaway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hathaway counters by clinching up.
Hathaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thor throws a series of punches but Hathaway moves out of range.
Thor misses with the combination.
Thor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thor swinging wildly here.
Hathaway dodges the punch combination from Thor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thor misses with a combination
and Hathaway counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Hathaway from controlling successfully.
Hathaway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Collin Hathaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hathaway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thor wants to break free but Hathaway has control.
Hathaway decides to pull guard.
Hathaway seems keen to control Thor's posture.
Thor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hathaway's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway has his hands on Thor's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Collin Hathaway has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hathaway throws a hook to the side of Thor's head but Thor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slouth Thor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hathaway counters with a series of strikes. Thor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hathaway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hathaway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hathaway takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hathaway lands a jab to Thor's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slouth Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Hathaway.
A punch combination from Thor misses.
Slouth Thor is winning the standup battle so far.
Hathaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hathaway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hathaway lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slouth Thor.
I think Hathaway 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Hathaway!
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