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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trinity Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - Rooster. The crowd seem to be enjoying Austin's choice of entrance music: Stone Cold Entrance. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinity Hill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is trying to keep Austin in close.
Austin lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Hill seems keen to control Austin's posture.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Austin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Austin is working Hill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill looking to control.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Austin on the ground.
Austin stands up over Hill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
Hill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hill tries to get out of the position.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
Austin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hill's head.
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!
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill 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.
Austin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin with a nice head shot there.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Hill's guard.
Austin stops Hill from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin looking to pass the guard.
Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin cracks Hill with a solid left hand.
Austin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Austin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Austin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin working some strikes from top position.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Austin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hill wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Austin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hill is fending him off so far but Austin persists. Nope, Hill circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
Austin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Austin with the ground and pound from mount.
Austin lands a big elbow.
Hill manages to control the position for a moment.
Austin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Austin lands with some strikes.
Austin with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Austin dominating with strikes here.
Austin lands with some strikes.
Austin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hill can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Austin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Austin with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.
Austin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Austin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Austin looking to secure an arm triangle but Hill defends it well.
Austin wants to finish this one by submission but Hill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Austin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hill hang on?
Austin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hill has worked his arm free - good work by Hill!
Hill wants to control but Austin postures up.
Austin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hill some visible discomfort.
Hill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Austin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hill tries to buck Austin off but Austin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Austin cracks Hill with a big elbow.
Austin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Austin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Austin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Austin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Austin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hill sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hill is trying to get back to his feet.
Austin lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Austin throws an elbow but Hill slips to the side and avoids it well.
Austin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hill sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Austin scoring with punches and elbows.
Hill avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Austin.
Austin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Austin wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steve Austin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Austin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Austin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hill is fending him off so far but Austin persists. Nope, Hill circles away and we're back to standing.
Trinity Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Austin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hill napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hill pushes Austin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Austin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Austin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hill is avoiding damage well.
Austin is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Austin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Austin lands a few punches from side control.
Austin cracks Hill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Austin working away.
Austin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Austin working the ground and pound but Hill is defending the strikes.
Austin is putting a hurting on Hill here, landing some big shots from side control.
Austin tries to score with some ground and pound. Hill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Austin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Austin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin working the head and body with strikes.
Hill is trying to stand up here but Austin is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill trying to control here.
Austin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Austin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Austin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is nestled in close to Hill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Austin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Austin eventually gives up the hold.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hill to regain full guard.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Austin postures up and lands a big shot to Hill's brow.
Austin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hill's head.
Austin stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Austin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
Austin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Austin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Austin shoots in.
Nice body punch from Hill.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Austin.
A nice combination there by Hill.
Hill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Austin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Hill is working to avoid the ground and pound but Austin connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Austin is chipping away with strikes.
Austin scoring with punches and elbows.
Austin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hill avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Austin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Austin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Austin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hill tries to buck Austin off but Austin is having none of it.
Hill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hill defending against the ground and pound.
Hill taking a bit of punishment here - Austin scoring with strikes.
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That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin moves into full mount!
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Austin's attempts to control the action.
Hill holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Austin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Austin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill tries to hold on but Austin postures up.
The referee warns Hill that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Hill wants to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hill looks a forlorn figure.
Hill can't escape the position.
Austin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hill tries to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Austin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Austin breaks from Hill's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Austin.
Austin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Austin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Austin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hill looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Austin.
Austin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Austin goes for an armbar but Hill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hill.
Hill is looking to stand up but Austin won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.
Austin has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Austin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Austin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Austin. That did some damage!
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trinity Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
Trinity Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Austin has a takedown stuffed.
Austin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hill. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Austin gets a double leg takedown into Hill's guard.
Austin lands a couple of digs.
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Hill's guard.
Hill controlling the position.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill has his hands on Austin's head, controlling the position.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trinity Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to stand and escape but Austin is controlling the position.
Austin manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Austin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hill keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Hill has his feet on Austin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hill sprawls well. Hill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Austin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hill which made him look bad.
Austin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Austin wants it to stay on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Austin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Austin on that attempt.
Austin tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Austin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Hill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin winds up and cracks Hill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Austin.
I've got Austin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Austin!
Steve Austin is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Steve Austin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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