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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billington has chosen The Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Cain Colbert has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cain Colbert seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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283 lbs
34 - 25 - 0 |
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234 lbs
34 - 18 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Billington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billington blocks a head kick by Colbert.
Colbert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Colbert blocks the leg kick.
Billington is looking to slow Colbert down with leg kicks.
Colbert looks to land a combination but Billington avoids it well.
Billington jabs Colbert right on the nose. Colbert blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Billington lands.
Billington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Colbert throws an off balance right hand
and Billington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Billington throwing strikes but missing.
Billington is looking to work some ground and pound but Colbert has wrist control.
Colbert uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Billington. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Billington.
Colbert scores with a head kick. Billington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Billington just misses with a punch to the body.
Colbert swings for the body but Billington moves out of range.
Colbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colbert takes a swing at Billington's ribcage but misses.
Colbert scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colbert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colbert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Iron Palace in the buildup to the fight.
Billington lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Colbert does no damage.
Colbert walks into a jab.
Colbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Billington, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Billington.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Billington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Billington.
Colbert misses with a few strikes there.
Billington misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Billington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Billington tries to pass to full mount but Colbert defends it.
Billington content to control rather than advance.
Billington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colbert pushes Billington off and gets back to his feet.
Colbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Colbert misses.
Colbert avoids the body shot from Billington.
Billington works Colbert's body with a nice hook.
Colbert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cain Colbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Colbert does no damage.
Colbert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Colbert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Billington.
Billington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Colbert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Colbert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Colbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Billington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Billington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colbert is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billington working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Billington throws a big right hand that misses.
Billington throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colbert wants to stand but Billington is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Billington throws a big elbow that misses.
Billington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colbert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Billington in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Billington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Billington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colbert.
Billington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Billington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billington lands a glancing blow to the side of Colbert's head.
Colbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colbert fails to land with a series of punches.
Colbert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Billington. Billington obviously looking to wear him down.
Billington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colbert momentarily.
Billington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Billington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Billington duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colbert wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Billington.
Billington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Billington lands in his opponent's guard.
Colbert wants to stand but Billington is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thomas Billington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billington wants to control but Colbert is keeping him busy.
Billington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Colbert is not content to let Billington control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Billington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Billington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colbert keeps working.
Billington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Colbert to see if he's OK.
Billington is looking to take a break and control but Colbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colbert tries to escape but Billington is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billington wants to take a breather but Colbert manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Billington.
Billington throws a strike but Colbert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Billington is trying to control the position but Colbert postures up.
Billington pulls Colbert in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billington is looking for a triangle here but Colbert uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Colbert seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Billington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Colbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billington thumps Colbert with a low kick.
Billington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colbert throws a right hand that misses
and Billington counters with a shoot takedown. Colbert fights it but they end up in guard.
Billington is looking to work some ground and pound but Colbert has wrist control.
Billington pushing down on Colbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Billington is trying to control. Colbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Billington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Billington lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billington wants to take a breather but Colbert is having none of it.
Billington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington throws a strike but Colbert avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Billington throws a big elbow that misses.
Billington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colbert scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Billington with a nice cross.
Billington shoots in and gets a takedown into Colbert's guard.
Billington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Billington stops Colbert from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Billington stops Colbert from standing up.
Billington trying to control but Colbert is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Thomas Billington hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Colbert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Billington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colbert.
Billington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billington moves out of range of the strikes.
Billington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colbert misses with a right hand
and Billington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colbert!
Colbert taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Billington throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Billington working the ground and pound but Colbert is defending the strikes.
Billington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colbert keeps working.
Colbert is trying to escape the position but Billington is controlling the position.
Billington wants to control but Colbert is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billington happy to just control the position for now.
Cain Colbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Billington throws a strike aimed at the side of Colbert's head but Colbert avoids it well.
Colbert avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Billington.
Billington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billington happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Billington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Billington 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Billington!
After winning the bout, Thomas Billington 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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RATING
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