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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slippin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Blow!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Savage punishes Blow's body with a nice straight punch.
Blow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
Savage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blow with a poor takedown
and Savage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Blow.
Blow moves out of range of the strikes.
Blow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage's coaches at Hilo Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Savage trying to control here.
Blow lands with a punch from half guard.
Blow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blow is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Blow with the ground and pound but Savage uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blow on the ground.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blow throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blow throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blow scoring with some ground and pound.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savage keeping full guard, as Blow tries to pass.
Blow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blow is working Savage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Blow with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savage throws the left hand but Blow avoids the punch easily.
Savage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blow moves into the clinch.
Blow tightens his grip and picks Savage up, before dumping him to the ground. Savage manages to land in guard.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Savage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blow.
Blow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blow postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Blow scoring with some ground and pound.
Blow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blow is in close to Savage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blow postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Blow is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow wants to stand but Savage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blow working some strikes from top position.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blow is pushing down on Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Blow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blow thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blow.
Blow working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blow thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Blow unloads with some shots from mount but Savage bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Blow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Savage is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Savage and Blow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blow throws an elbow but Savage slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow swings around for an armbar but Savage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blow's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blow tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blow shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage is looking to chop away at Blow's legs.
Savage throws a body punch but Blow moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage swings for the body but Blow moves out of range.
Savage with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Blow on that attempt.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Blow.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savage enables Blow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow looking to pass the guard.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blow wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blow forces his way into half guard.
Blow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mike Blow has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage is trying to stand up here but Blow is controlling him well.
Blow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
Blow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blow misses with a head shot. Savage uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blow throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blow throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage is looking to wear down Blow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blow shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blow feints and as Savage raises his hands in defense, Blow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blow throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blow's guard. Nice move by Savage!
Blow trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Blow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blow is pulling down on Savage's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike Blow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blow is defended easily by Savage.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Blow counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
Savage controlling the position.
Blow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blow is on top in guard.
Blow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Blow chips away with some ground and pound.
Blow stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blow.
Blow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blow stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blow wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Blow moves into the clinch.
Billy Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blow crunches a lovely knee into Savage's ribcage.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Blow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blow.
Blow with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blow obliges.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blow.
Blow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage stops a takedown attempt from Blow.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Blow.
Blow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blow blocking some punches.
Blow unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Blow is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blow manages to avoid it.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Blow counters by moving into the clinch.
Blow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
Blow is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savage wants to get back to striking at distance but Blow won't allow it.
Blow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow connects with a knee to the head.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blow.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
Blow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow lands a knee to the body.
Blow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savage blocks it with crossed arms.
Blow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savage blocks it with crossed arms.
Blow missing with knees to the body.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blow is working for takedown but Savage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blow trying to land knees to the body.
Blow blocks an uppercut.
Savage misses with some punches.
Blow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage with a hook.
Blow blocks a head kick by Savage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Blow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savage misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Blow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blow 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Blow!
Mike Blow is the new lightweight champion!
Mike Blow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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