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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilas's entrance music is Remember The Name - Fort Minor. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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213 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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196 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Gilas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gilas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gilas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gilas working the strikes but Orion uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gilas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.
Gilas is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orion controlling the position.
Gilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gilas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Orion blocks nicely.
Orion is pulling down on Gilas's head. It's preventing any offense from Gilas, at least for the moment.
Gilas postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Gilas is proving a slippery customer.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gilas distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilas throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilas tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws the left hand but Gilas avoids the punch easily.
As Orion looks to move away, Gilas throws a big counter combo but Orion just gets out of the way.
Gilas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Gilas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Gilas takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Gilas tries to clinch there but Orion circles away.
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gilas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gilas tries to clinch but Orion moves away
and Orion counters with a head kick. That will keep Gilas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gilas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Gilas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion cracks Gilas with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gilas is out of range and Orion settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Gilas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion stalks Gilas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gilas's face. Gilas staggers backwards, shaken.
Gilas is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilas manages to avoid it.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilas has managed to clinch.
Gilas tries to score a body lock takedown but Orion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Orion.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Orion lands an elbow just above Gilas 's eye.
It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut.
The referee calls for Orion to work.
Orion misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gilas's calf.
Orion avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Orion throws a big counter head kick but Gilas avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Orion does no damage.
Gilas tries to counter with a takedown but Orion is quick to defend against it.
Gilas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gilas shoots in but no luck this time.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Gilas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gilas throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion thumps Gilas with a low kick.
Gilas digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Gilas misses the body punch
and Orion counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orion is not content to let Gilas control the position.
Orion keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gilas is working away from the top position though.
Orion controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gilas stalling away here and it's allowed Orion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully.
Gilas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilas distracts Orion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilas throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilas is in close to Orion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Orion. No joy for Gilas on that attempt.
Gilas walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orion manages to circle out of the way.
Gilas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion lands an elbow that stopped Gilas in his tracks for a moment.
Orion tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilas avoids the damage to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Orion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Orion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilas takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Orion.
A short right from Gilas on the inside.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Orion moves forwards but Gilas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gilas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gilas with a body shot.
Gilas misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orion! But no joy.
Gilas dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Gilas tries to clinch but Orion is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion lands a body shot.
Orion lands a jab to the nose.
Gilas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas misses with a body shot
and Orion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gilas throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion lands a jab to Gilas's midsection.
Orion throws a front kick that sends Gilas stumbling back into the cage.
Orion has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Orion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the body from Gilas misses
and Orion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Gilas off balance momentarily.
Gilas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gilas shoots in and drives through. Orion sprawls well.
Gilas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orion quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Orion gets full guard.
Orion trying to control the position.
Orion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orion controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Gilas is proving a slippery customer.
Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gilas throws an elbow that misses. Orion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilas's guard. Nice move by Orion!
Orion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gilas, up you get!
Cole Orion 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.
Gilas takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion delivers a nice body kick.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Gilas saw it coming and moves away.
Gilas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion leaves Gilas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Gilas down.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilas's head.
Nice body punch from Orion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orion 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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