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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oli Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender IsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oli Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender IsGreat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsGreat pushes Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by IsGreat after a bit of a struggle.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
IsGreat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
IsGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by IsGreat after a bit of a struggle.
IsGreat leaning against his opponent.
IsGreat avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from IsGreat.
Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. IsGreat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oli Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but IsGreat is blocking nicely.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
IsGreat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
IsGreat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsGreat tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but IsGreat is blocking nicely.
Stone is trying to break free.
IsGreat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
IsGreat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
IsGreat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stone's face.
Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stone can't get the takedown.
IsGreat struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
IsGreat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
IsGreat avoids a wild elbow strike from Stone.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. IsGreat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from IsGreat.
IsGreat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
IsGreat stalls.
IsGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from IsGreat.
Stone is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsGreat pressing his opponent against the cage.
IsGreat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stone or not.
IsGreat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stone up against the cage.
IsGreat receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Stone tries to stall but IsGreat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone goes for a takedown in the clinch but IsGreat prevents it.
IsGreat is stalling here.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IsGreat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
IsGreat pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on IsGreat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on IsGreat's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
IsGreat pushes Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
IsGreat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from IsGreat.
IsGreat taking a breather.
IsGreat scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
IsGreat looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
IsGreat misses with a knee to the head.
IsGreat lands with a short shot to the head.
IsGreat looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
IsGreat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
IsGreat lands with a left to the head.
IsGreat lands a good knee to the midsection. Stone won't want to take too many of those.
IsGreat is stalling here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from IsGreat.
Stone being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender IsGreat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stone gets tackled into the cage by IsGreat. IsGreat maintains the clinch.
Stone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
IsGreat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
IsGreat slowing the pace effectively.
IsGreat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
IsGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
IsGreat digs a right hand into Stone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stone's gas tank.
Stone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stone taking a breather.
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. IsGreat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as IsGreat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bender IsGreat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from IsGreat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
IsGreat stalling in the clinch.
IsGreat lands with a short shot to the head.
IsGreat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
Stone wants to clinch.
IsGreat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
IsGreat swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
IsGreat gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat stalling.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
IsGreat blocks an elbow strike.
IsGreat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stone looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oli Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
Stone wants to stall.
IsGreat lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsGreat missing with knees to the body.
IsGreat lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by IsGreat.
IsGreat has Stone pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from IsGreat.
IsGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Stone working aggressively here.
IsGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
IsGreat effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. IsGreat obliges.
IsGreat misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
IsGreat misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from IsGreat.
Stone being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. IsGreat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by IsGreat.
IsGreat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
IsGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but IsGreat blocks it with crossed arms.
IsGreat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IsGreat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from IsGreat.
IsGreat trying to land knees to the body.
IsGreat with a knee to the head.
It looks like Oli Stone has been cut.
IsGreat effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender IsGreat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oli Stone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but IsGreat pulls his leg out and moves away.
IsGreat darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from IsGreat.
IsGreat struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
IsGreat effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
IsGreat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by IsGreat after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oli Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on IsGreat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
IsGreat looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Stone tries a body shot but IsGreat blocks it.
Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but IsGreat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stone wants to stall.
IsGreat effectively controlling the action here.
IsGreat tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IsGreat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but IsGreat has him pressed against the cage.
IsGreat prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on IsGreat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to break free but IsGreat has control.
IsGreat is leaning against Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
IsGreat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards IsGreat's brow.
A bit of stalling here from IsGreat.
IsGreat prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from IsGreat.
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!
IsGreat lands a knee to the head.
IsGreat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
IsGreat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
IsGreat controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
IsGreat has Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
IsGreat stalling in the clinch.
Oli Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from IsGreat.
IsGreat tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
IsGreat lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
IsGreat pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but IsGreat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bender IsGreat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone looking to slow down the pace here.
IsGreat stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from IsGreat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender IsGreat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well IsGreat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender IsGreat!
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hype
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FIGHT
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