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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Stevenson (ranked 25273 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Gale (ranked 6660 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison Gale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Stevenson's chin.
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrison Gale!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson rushes Gale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevenson is aware though and is defending well.
Stevenson drops back looking for a leg! Gale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gale manages to kick Stevenson off! Stevenson jumps back into Gale's guard.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Gale.
Gale trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gale keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a strike but Gale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stevenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevenson wants to stand and escape but Gale is having none of it.
Gale stands up and waves to Stevenson to follow him.
Gale moves into range and clinches up with Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gale is in Stevenson's guard.
Gale wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevenson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gale 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stevenson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gale, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gale working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson stands up over Gale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has gone for a leg lock! Gale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stevenson's guard.
Gale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevenson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gale passes into side control.
Gale tries for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harrison Gale will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stevenson parries the strikes from Gale easily there. Gale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stevenson to escape.
Stevenson dodges the ground and pound from Gale.
Gale is trying to move to mount but Stevenson reverses beautifully and ends up in Gale's guard.
Gale looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gale is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson stands and steps away. Gale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stevenson rushes Gale and presses him up against the cage.
Gale jumps guard and drags Stevenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevenson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gale is trying to control the position but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gale is pulling down on Stevenson's head to control his posture.
Stevenson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stevenson has Gale in his guard.
Gale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson is controlling Gale's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has his foot on Gale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gale works his way back into a safe position though.
Gale trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gale decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gale closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gale lands a takedown into guard.
Stevenson pushes Gale off and gets back to his feet.
Gale misses with a head kick.
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Gale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevenson looking for a takedown.
Gale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gale scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Stevenson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stevenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gale has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stevenson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Good control from Gale.
Gale gets his hands free as Stevenson looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gale missing with strikes from the back.
Gale struggling to land strikes to the head as Stevenson covers up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale controlling the position well here. Stevenson rolled but Gale kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stevenson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gale.
Stevenson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gale.
Gale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Stevenson is having to fend off submission attempts from Gale, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gale doesn't have the hooks in though and Stevenson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gale's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
Stevenson stands up over Gale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevenson throwing strikes from guard but Gale blocks nicely.
Gale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gale is on top in guard.
Stevenson trying to control the position here.
Stevenson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gale defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gale decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gale drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gale is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stevenson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stevenson has escaped and now he's on top!
Stevenson scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harrison Gale.
I think Gale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harrison Gale!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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