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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Farson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Equi Librium (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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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, John Farson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Equi Librium!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Librium takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Librium tries to move into range but Farson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Librium throws a leg kick but Farson checks it.
Librium connects with an inside leg kick.
Librium wants to land a leg kick but Farson is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farson. Librium does a little dance to reset his feet.
Equi Librium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Librium tries to clinch up.
Librium goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Librium closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farson to the mat! Farson manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Farson working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Librium is looking to work some ground and pound but Farson has wrist control.
Farson controls Librium momentarily but Librium frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Librium's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Librium is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Librium postures up and lands a big shot to Farson's brow.
Librium throws a big elbow that misses.
Librium showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Librium pushes down on Farson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Librium is taking a breather. Farson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Librium sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farson defending well though.
Farson taking some punishment here, with Librium in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Librium throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Librium is taking a breather. Farson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Farson pushes Librium off looking to stand but Librium dives back in and keeps control.
Farson is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Librium connects with a nice short shot to Farson's temple.
Librium is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Librium.
Farson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Librium scores with a couple of nice shots.
Librium is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Librium thows a huge punch but Farson dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Librium.
Farson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Librium content to control rather than advance.
Librium is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Farson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Librium.
Librium scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Librium is taking a breather. Farson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Farson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Librium.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Librium in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Librium might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Equi Librium dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Librium throws a right hand that Farson ducks under and follows up with a left that Farson also avoids with ease.
Librium avoids the body shot from Farson.
Librium throws a wild body kick that Farson sees coming a mile off.
Librium throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farson lands the left hand.
Librium chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farson can pounce on him.
Librium takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Librium throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farson lands a glancing blow to the side of Librium's head.
Farson doesn't manage to clinch there - Librium circles away.
Farson throws a nice looking combination but Librium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Librium.
Librium tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Librium throws a shot from downtown. Farson moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Librium, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Librium takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Librium looks for the body kick but Farson saw that one coming.
Farson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Librium avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Librium shoots for a double leg takedown but Farson sprawls well. He's pushed Librium's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farson. That's going to slow Librium down.
Farson lands a nice shot to the body.
Librium is breathing heavily.
Librium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Farson there.
Librium takes a swing at Farson's ribcage but misses.
Farson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Librium misses with a head kick.
Librium takes one on the button.
Librium throws a head kick that misses.
Farson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Librium throws a series of punches but Farson avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Librium's head.
Farson stuffs the takedown attempt from Librium. Librium gets slowly back to his feet.
Farson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Librium's head.
Librium takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Farson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Farson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Farson moves into the clinch successfully.
Librium is trying to force a seperation but Farson has the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Librium tries for a takedown but Farson manages to get underhooks.
John Farson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Equi Librium.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farson misses with a punch to the body.
Farson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Librium has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farson after a bit of a struggle.
Librium tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farson smiles and moves away.
Librium takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Librium doesn't seem bothered though.
Farson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Farson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Farson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Librium tries to clinch there but Farson circles away.
Farson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Librium walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farson.
Farson scores with a shot to the body.
Farson doesn't manage to clinch there - Librium circles away.
Librium throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Librium misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Librium or perhaps it was just good defense by Farson which made him look bad.
Librium takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Librium.
Equi Librium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Librium takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Librium manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farson throws a front kick that sends Librium stumbling back into the cage.
Librium dodges the punch combination from Farson.
Farson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Librium backwards.
Farson avoiding damage as Librium throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Farson fails to land.
Farson is trying to stall.
Farson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Librium backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farson has a couple of punches blocked by Librium.
Farson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Farson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Librium ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Librium no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Farson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Librium is proving hard to escape from.
Librium looking for a guillotine here but Farson defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Librium pulls Farson in close to prevent any damage.
Farson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Farson.
No joy there for Librium, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farson moves out of range as Librium throws a body kick.
Farson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farson lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Farson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Librium tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farson is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Farson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farson 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Farson!
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energy
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