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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks comes to the cage accompanied by the Illuminati. Ali Maxwell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Maxwell !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Maxwell is just out of range.
Maxwell tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Hicks.
Maxwell takes one on the button.
Maxwell shoots in but Hicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Hicks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hicks gets underhooks to prevent Maxwell 's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is trying to push Hicks away but Hicks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hicks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hicks scores with a shot to the side of Maxwell 's head.
Maxwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hicks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bill Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Maxwell .
Maxwell tries to pull guard but Hicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Maxwell drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Maxwell prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Maxwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxwell tries to circle away but Hicks has him pinned against the cage.
Hicks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hicks scores with a shot to the side of Maxwell 's head.
Hicks lands with a light punch inside.
Hicks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks stalling the fight.
Maxwell looking to stall.
Hicks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hicks lands an uppercut.
Hicks scores with a shot to the side of Maxwell 's head.
Maxwell looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks scores with a shot to the side of Maxwell 's head.
Hicks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hicks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hicks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maxwell .
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks lands a left hand.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hicks jumps guard and drags Maxwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maxwell stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control the position here.
Hicks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hicks tries to get out of the position.
Hicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maxwell defends well.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Maxwell controlling him for the moment.
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maxwell throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks working for submissions but it's allowed Maxwell to get to half guard.
Hicks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hicks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hicks to keep the fight standing.
Hicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxwell tries to break free but Hicks pushes him back against the cage.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hicks lands an uppercut.
Maxwell tries to score a body lock takedown but Hicks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bill Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Maxwell .
Still in the clinch, Hicks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hicks pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is adopting a defensive guard.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxwell can do to turn this around?
Maxwell trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks working for submissions but it's allowed Maxwell to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hicks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hicks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
Maxwell being controlled here momentarily.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but Maxwell is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maxwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Hicks looking for a guillotine here but Maxwell defends easily.
Maxwell stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maxwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maxwell moves away.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Maxwell 's body. Maxwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maxwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
Hicks cracks Maxwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Maxwell goes for a double leg but Hicks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hicks continues to drive forward.
Maxwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Maxwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hicks counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maxwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hicks has his hands on Maxwell 's head, controlling the position.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Maxwell won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hicks dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!
Hicks digs a good hook to Maxwell 's body.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maxwell has time to react.
Hicks works Maxwell 's body with a nice hook.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top.
Bill Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Maxwell didn't see that one coming.
Maxwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxwell with a poor takedown
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Hicks. No joy for Maxwell on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hicks tries to counter by clinching up but Maxwell breaks away and moves out of range.
Bill Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Maxwell .
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Hicks has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks gets through Maxwell 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hicks avoiding damage.
Hicks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell .
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bill Hicks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is working Maxwell over against the cage.
Maxwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks cracks Maxwell with a good jab.
Maxwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Maxwell 's head back.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
Hicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maxwell .
Hicks lands a nice hook to Maxwell 's body. Maxwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks scores with the left hand. Maxwell knows he should have avoided that one.
Maxwell is rocked!
Maxwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maxwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hicks finish him?
Maxwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Hicks finds it's target.
Bill Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks lands a jab to Maxwell 's midsection.
Maxwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maxwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hicks instigates a clinch.
Hicks digs a right hand underneath Maxwell 's ribcage. Maxwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hicks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hicks jumps guard and drags Maxwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bill Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks has control of Maxwell 's left arm, preventing Maxwell from doing any damage.
Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hicks pulls Maxwell in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Hicks!
In his post fight interview, Bill Hicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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