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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolland Foley (ranked 6851 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Biggims (ranked 4868 p4p, 383 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolland Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Biggims!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggims shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foley's guard.
Biggims won't allow Foley to sweep him here.
Foley keeping full guard, as Biggims tries to pass.
Foley looking to control.
Foley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Biggims working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biggims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggims throwing strikes but missing.
Biggims is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foley has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggims is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foley is aware though and is defending well.
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Biggims is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biggims manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Biggims's guard.
Foley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Biggims is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biggims manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Biggims's guard.
Biggims is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foley defends well.
Biggims being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foley cracks Biggims with a solid left hand.
Foley working some strikes from top position.
Biggims looking for a guillotine here but Foley defends easily.
Biggims looks winded!
Biggims has his foot on Foley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foley works his way back into a safe position though.
Foley 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Foley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Biggims has momentary wrist control but Foley slips an elbow through the middle.
Foley content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Biggims has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Foley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Foley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biggims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foley controls the pace.
Foley has gone for a leg lock! Biggims slips out almost immediately though and dives into Foley's guard.
Biggims looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Foley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foley lands a couple of elbows.
Foley is working Biggims over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biggims looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foley works over Biggims with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biggims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Biggims has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
Foley gets control of Biggims's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Biggims trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggims drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foley dives on top into guard.
Foley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Biggims working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foley 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.
Foley landing with the ground and pound.
Biggims is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggims being controlled here, momentarily.
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Biggims is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biggims manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Biggims's guard.
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foley won't allow Biggims to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Biggims has momentary wrist control but Foley slips an elbow through the middle.
Biggims looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Biggims is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biggims manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Biggims's guard.
Foley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Foley landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley connects with a couple of short punches.
Foley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Foley.
Rolland Foley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Foley chips away with some ground and pound.
Biggims working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biggims is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biggims has escaped and now he's on top!
Biggims wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biggims is looking to work some ground and pound but Foley has wrist control.
Foley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biggims's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Biggims tries to clinch but Foley is having none of it.
Biggims with a poor takedown
and Foley counters by clinching up.
Biggims jumps guard and drags Foley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Foley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Biggims throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley working some strikes from top position.
Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggims can do to turn this around?
Foley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Biggims looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biggims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biggims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foley controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggims working for a triangle but Foley defends it easily.
Foley lands a couple of elbows.
Foley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Foley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Foley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Biggims manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foley has Biggims in his guard.
Biggims got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biggims has managed to get both his arms back between Foley's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggims throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggims trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggims is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggims is pressing down on Foley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Foley is in close to Biggims's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Foley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Foley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Biggims is trying to control the position but Foley postures up.
Biggims escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biggims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four 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.
Foley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcus Biggims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolland Foley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolland Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foley 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolland Foley!
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energy
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RATING
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