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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Like A Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Jim Like A Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lenny Hall!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like A Boss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Like A Boss off to one side.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Like A Boss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Hall.
Like A Boss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Like A Boss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Like A Boss with that takedown attempt.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Like A Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall feints a jab promting Like A Boss to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Like A Boss slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Like A Boss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Like A Boss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like A Boss throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Like A Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like A Boss tries to counter by clinching up but Hall breaks away and moves out of range.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Like A Boss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Like A Boss shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hall throws a combination. Like A Boss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like A Boss misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lenny Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall gets a clinch.
Hall trying to control the position but instead, Like A Boss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hall into the cage.
Like A Boss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Like A Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like A Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall unleashes a big counter combination but Like A Boss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Like A Boss has a takedown stuffed.
Like A Boss is breathing heavily.
Hall tries to clinch but Like A Boss is having none of it.
Like A Boss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hall.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Like A Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like A Boss struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Like A Boss as Hall tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Like A Boss has double underhooks.
Like A Boss can't get the takedown.
Hall wants to break free but Like A Boss has control.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Like A Boss counters with a right hand to the body.
Like A Boss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall tries to clinch but Like A Boss moves out of range.
Like A Boss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hall scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Like A Boss wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hall as Like A Boss tries to tie him up.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Like A Boss decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall wants to control from the top but Like A Boss keeps moving.
Like A Boss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Like A Boss tries to get out of the position.
Like A Boss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hall passes into side control.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Like A Boss keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Like A Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Like A Boss keeps working.
Hall working away.
Hall taking a breather here.
Hall stands up and beckons Like A Boss to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Hall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Like A Boss goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
Like A Boss fails with a takedown attempt.
Like A Boss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Like A Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like A Boss tries to clinch but Hall moves away
and Like A Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like A Boss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Like A Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like A Boss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like A Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Hall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looks to land a combination. Like A Boss sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Like A Boss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hall can turn it around.
Like A Boss pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall tries to break free but Like A Boss pushes him back against the cage.
Like A Boss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall gets through Like A Boss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Like A Boss is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Like A Boss won't allow it.
Like A Boss breaks from the clinch.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Like A Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Like A Boss.
Hall tries to clinch but Like A Boss is having none of it.
Like A Boss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Like A Boss thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Hall closes the distance and pushes Like A Boss back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Like A Boss won't allow it.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Like A Boss or not.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Jim Like A Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Like A Boss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Like A Boss rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall rushes Like A Boss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Like A Boss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Like A Boss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hall uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to control from the top but Like A Boss keeps moving.
Like A Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
Hall wants to stand but Like A Boss is controlling the position.
Hall is trying to control the position but Like A Boss postures up.
Like A Boss looking to pass the guard.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Like A Boss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Like A Boss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!
Hall wants to clinch.
Like A Boss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Like A Boss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Like A Boss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Like A Boss misses with a takedown
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Like A Boss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lenny Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall wants to clinch up but Like A Boss keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Like A Boss. Like A Boss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Like A Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like A Boss tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Like A Boss.
Hall is working Like A Boss over against the cage.
Like A Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to clinch up but Like A Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Like A Boss shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like A Boss tries to clinch up
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like A Boss shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Like A Boss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Like A Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Like A Boss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Like A Boss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hall.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall is trying to break free.
Lenny Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hall pressing his opponent against the cage.
Like A Boss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Like A Boss has Hall pressed against the cage, preventing Hall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Like A Boss looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Like A Boss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Like A Boss breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall is working Like A Boss over against the cage.
Like A Boss breaks from the clinch.
Like A Boss gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
Lenny Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hall to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Like A Boss has double underhooks.
Like A Boss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Like A Boss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Like A Boss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Like A Boss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hall tries to clinch up but Like A Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Like A Boss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jim Like A Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like A Boss wants to clinch but Hall slips to the side
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Hall!
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