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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Moores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Steveson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze Moores has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moores
vs
Steveson

189 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

198 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blaze Moores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Steveson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steveson misses with the combination.
Moores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moores tries a head kick but it misses.
Moores tries a head kick but it misses.
Moores throws a head kick that misses.
Steveson leaves Moores with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moores throws a sloppy head kick and Steveson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Moores.
A head kick misses from Steveson.
Moores shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moores takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moores throws a head kick but Steveson moves out of range.
Moores looks for a takedown but Steveson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Moores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moores fails with a takedown attempt.
Moores is breathing heavily.
Steveson shoots for a double leg takedown but Moores sprawls well. He's pushed Steveson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moores throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steveson.

Steveson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steveson wants to get back to his feet.

Steveson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moores doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steveson.

Steveson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moores is just riding it out for now. Steveson eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steveson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moores works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steveson is fighting to break Moores's control of his arms but Moores is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steveson stopping the sweep attempt from Moores.

Moores is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steveson forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moores trying to control but Steveson postures up.
Moores is looking for a sweep. Steveson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moores manages to get to full guard.
Steveson is fighting to break Moores's control of his arms but Moores is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Steveson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A head kick by Moores misses

and Steveson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steveson.
Steveson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moores up against the cage.
Steveson prevents Moores from breaking the clinch.
Moores tries to pull guard but Steveson won't allow it.
Steveson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moores up against the cage.
Moores wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steveson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moores tries to circle away but Steveson has him pinned against the cage.
Moores gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steveson.

Steveson pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moores trying to control but Steveson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moores stands up from Steveson's guard - Moores perhaps looking for a knockout.

Steveson gets a clinch.
Moores wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steveson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moores's brow.
Steveson works on Moores's body with a couple of short punches.
Steveson keeps control of Moores as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moores working hard to break the clinch.

Steveson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Moores misses

and Steveson counters with a single leg into guard. Moores didn't expect that.
Steveson is breathing heavily.
Steveson trying to control but Moores is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moores has his feet on Steveson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Moores connects with a high kick.
Moores tries a head kick but it misses.
Moores wants to clinch up but Steveson keeps it at a distance.
Blaze Moores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Moores shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Moores is trying to control. Steveson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moores wants to pass the guard but Steveson is defending well.
Steveson is not content to let Moores control the position.
Moores works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moores takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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.
A nice elbow there by Moores.
Moores trying to control but Steveson is having none of it.

Moores looking to secure an arm triangle but Steveson defends it well.
Steveson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Steveson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Moores throws a head kick that misses.

Moores bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steveson tries to bench press Moores off him but Moores keeps the position.
Moores happy to just control the position for now.
Blaze Moores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moores misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moores creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steveson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moores happy to just control the position for now.
Steveson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Moores has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moores scores with a spinning back kick!
Moores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moores throws a head kick that misses

and Steveson counters by clinching up.

Moores gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moores looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moores works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steveson is trying to improve his position.

Moores stands up and beckons Steveson to his feet.
Moores goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Moores.
Moores plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Joe Steveson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moores shoots in for a takedown but Steveson shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moores misses with a body kick.
Steveson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Moores or perhaps it was just good defense by Steveson which made him look bad.
Moores throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steveson.
Moores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steveson fails with the takedown.
Good leg kick by Moores there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moores connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moores looks to land a body kick but Steveson moved away.
Moores fails with the takedown

and Steveson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Moores. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moores keeping full guard, as Steveson tries to pass.

Moores is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moores trying to keep a closed guard but Steveson is proving a slippery customer.
Joe Steveson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steveson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moores looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steveson is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steveson trying to control but Moores is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Moores showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steveson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Liston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Pagnani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Liston is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Liston
vs
Pagnani

190 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sonny Liston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Pagnani!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnani looks for a takedown but Liston sprawls well.
Liston looks to land a combination but Pagnani avoids it well.
Pagnani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liston is fending him off so far but Pagnani persists. Nope, Liston circles away and we're back to standing.
Pagnani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pagnani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liston.

It looks like Marco Pagnani has been cut.
Liston just misses with a punch to the body.
Liston falls off balance throwing a combination

and Pagnani moves into the clinch.
Liston wants to break the clinch but can't.

Liston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liston swinging wilding here.
Pagnani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liston.
Liston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liston throws a hook but Pagnani blocks it.
Pagnani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pagnani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liston blocks the body kick.
Liston lands with a right hand.
Pagnani avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Liston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pagnani backs up against the cage.
Pagnani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liston looks to land a combination but Pagnani avoids it well.
Liston misses with a double jab

and Pagnani counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pagnani.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liston breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Liston does no damage.
Pagnani scores with a nice right hand.
Liston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pagnani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liston keeps the fight on the outside.
Liston throws a series of punches but Pagnani moves out of range.
Liston slaps away a takedown attempt from Pagnani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonny Liston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Pagnani.
Liston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pagnani to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Liston misses.
Nice takedown defense from Liston. No joy for Pagnani on that attempt.
Liston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagnani manages to avoid it.
Liston misses with a few strikes there.
Liston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pagnani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liston throws a nice looking combination but Pagnani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pagnani tries to clinch but Liston moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pagnani.
Liston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pagnani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liston is breathing heavily.
Liston throws a right hand that Pagnani ducks under and follows up with a left that Pagnani also avoids with ease.
Pagnani fails with a takedown attempt.
Liston stuffs the takedown attempt from Pagnani. Pagnani gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnani shoots in for a double leg but Liston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pagnani circles away quickly and effectively.
Pagnani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liston circles away.
Liston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liston wants it to stay on the feet.
Liston throws a series of punches but Pagnani avoids them all with ease.
Liston connects with a looping right hand.

Pagnani clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pagnani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pagnani looking for a takedown.

Liston manages to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sonny Liston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Pagnani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Liston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liston scores with a hook to the body. Pagnani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Pagnani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Liston there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liston works over Pagnani's head and body with a nice combination.
Liston steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Pagnani is out on his feet! Liston sets himself and nearly takes Pagnani's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sonny Liston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James J Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Change The World. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

J Jones
vs
Malone

170 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James J Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Malone!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Malone does no damage.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malone.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malone parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Malone to escape.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malone has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow.
Malone tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Malone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four 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.
Malone with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Malone tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Malone looks gassed!
Jones stands and throws Malone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malone trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Malone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

James J Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. James J Jones just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Malone misses with a wild combination.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Malone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone misses with a few strikes there.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Malone back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones has Malone pressed against the cage, preventing Malone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James J Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malone doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Malone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malone manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Malone's guard.
Malone keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

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.
Jones wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.

Jones stands up from Malone's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

James J Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jones shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malone with a nice cross.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones 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.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
James J Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malone is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Malone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Malone is in guard.

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.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Malone defends easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malone shoots and misses

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malone's guard.
James J Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Malone.
Jones trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malone's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malone can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carl Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malone for as long as he can get away with.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malone won't allow Jones to pass to mount.

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.
Jones trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malone misses with a double jab

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James J Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James J Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James J Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Durrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul comes into the arena with Lick It Up blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Paul
vs
Durrine

181 cm
24
161 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stanley Paul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Durrine!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Durrine.
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul scores with a punch to the head.
Paul lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Chuck Durrine has been cut.
Durrine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paul misses with a head kick.
Stanley Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul throws a lazy head kick

and Durrine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paul's guard.
Paul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paul tries to get out of the position.
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!
Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Durrine is controlling him.
Durrine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durrine throwing strikes but missing.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but Durrine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Durrine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Paul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Durrine from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Durrine dives in and grabs Paul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paul pushes down on Durrine's head and hops out.

Paul drives through with a takedown into guard.
Durrine is looking to stand up but Paul isn't so interested in that idea.

Paul decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Durrine looks gassed!
Durrine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durrine in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Durrine scores a takedown into full mount!
Paul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Durrine avoids the attempt from Paul to control.
Paul avoids a strike by Durrine and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Durrine's guard! Fantastic escape!

Paul stands and steps away. Durrine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Durrine on that attempt.
Paul throws a low kick, looking for Durrine's leg but Durrine calmly moves out of range.
Durrine lands with a kick to the temple. Paul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a hook but Durrine blocks it.
Paul tries to land a leg kick but Durrine saw it coming and moves away.
Durrine tries to move into range but Paul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Paul as Durrine shoots in.
Stanley Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Durrine.
Durrine with a lazy takedown attempt

and Paul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Durrine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paul has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paul scoring with punches from side control.
Durrine is looking for a sweep.
Paul has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Paul lands with some strikes.

Paul looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul working the ground and pound effectively.
Paul scoring with strikes but Durrine is staying in there.
Durrine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paul lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Paul working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Paul lands a nice shot to the head.
Durrine takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Durrine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Paul lands a jab to the nose.
Paul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Durrine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paul.

Paul scores with a takedown into Durrine's guard.

Paul stands up and waves to Durrine to follow him.
Stanley Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durrine is breathing heavily.
Durrine fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durrine.
Paul misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paul misses with a head kick.
Paul tries to work over Durrine's front leg with a kick but Durrine checks it.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durrine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Paul 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.
Stanley Paul is winning the standup battle so far.
Durrine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paul counters with a nice uppercut.
Durrine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durrine.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Paul misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paul tries to clinch but Durrine moves away

and Durrine counters with a single leg into guard. Paul didn't expect that.

Paul has his feet on Durrine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Durrine shoots in and drives through. Paul sprawls well.
Stanley Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Durrine.
Durrine with a poor takedown
and Paul counters with a right hand to the body.

Durrine gets caught flat footed, as Paul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Durrine has an active guard here but Paul has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paul connects with a nice short shot to Durrine's temple.
Durrine trying to control but Paul postures up.
Paul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durrine on the ground.
Ground and pound from Paul.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul controlling the action here.
Stanley Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Durrine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Durrine tries to kick Paul off but Paul keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paul not doing much here.
Durrine tries to roll over but Paul keeps him under control.
Paul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paul trying to control the pace.

That's four 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.
Paul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durrine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Paul decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Paul darts in trying to clinch

and Durrine counters with a shoot takedown. Paul fights it but they end up in guard.
Durrine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul is looking to stand up but Durrine isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Durrine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Paul wants to clinch

and Durrine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paul wants to stand up but Durrine is controlling him.
Durrine advances to half guard.
Durrine is controlling the pace.
Paul trying to hold on to Durrine's head to control him but Durrine postures up.
Durrine wants to control but Paul is keeping him busy.
Paul wants to control but Durrine is keeping busy.
Durrine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durrine looking to sit in guard and control but Paul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Durrine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Durrine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Paul has passed into half guard!
Durrine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paul scores with a couple of nice shots.

Paul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durrine defends it well.
Paul trying to control from half guard but Durrine is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Paul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Durrine trying to hold on to Paul's head to control him but Paul postures up.
Paul is trying to control the action in half guard but Durrine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Durrine looks like he's trying to stand up.

Paul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durrine defends it well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Paul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Durrine's guard.

Durrine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Paul has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrine is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paul connects with a nice short shot to Durrine's temple.
Paul working the head and body with strikes.
Paul lands with a punch from half guard.
Paul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paul slips a nice elbow through Durrine's hands, connecting with Durrine's forehead.
Paul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paul working Durrine over with strikes.
Paul is controlling the pace.
Durrine wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul drops an elbow to the side of Durrine's head.
Durrine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paul is working away from the top position though.
Paul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Paul.
Paul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paul is taking a breather. Durrine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Durrine moves into full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Paul clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Durrine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Paul gets the takedown into side control.
Durrine is looking to regain half guard here but Paul keeps moving and retains side control.
Durrine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Paul trying to hold on to Durrine's head to control him but Durrine postures up.
Paul pushes Durrine off looking to stand but Durrine dives back in and keeps control.
Durrine wants to free his trapped foot but Paul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paul tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Paul is trying to stand back up but Durrine is controlling him
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Paul manages to get to full guard.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paul is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Paul is trying to force a seperation but Durrine has the dominant position.
Paul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Durrine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Paul lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Durrine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paul is working away from the top position though.
Paul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Durrine missing with punches from the bottom.
Paul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durrine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Durrine wants to control but Paul is keeping busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Durrine moves out of range easily.
Durrine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul misses with a head kick.
Paul stuffs the takedown attempt from Durrine. Durrine gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paul's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Paul duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durrine fails with the takedown.
Paul is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Paul as he connects with a hook.

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.
Durrine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paul looks to land a combination but Durrine avoids it well.
Paul throws a right and a left that Durrine avoids nicely.
Durrine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paul.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Durrine.
Durrine slips under a jab from Paul.
Durrine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paul.
Paul misses with a body shot.
Durrine fails with the takedown

and Paul counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Durrine's guard now.
Stanley Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Durrine.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but Durrine blocks nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Paul had his way with Chuck Durrine in that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Durrine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Paul scores with a three punch combo!

Paul scores with a takedown into Durrine's guard.
Paul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Durrine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paul's guard.
Paul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durrine's guard.
Paul throwing strikes but missing.
Durrine seems keen to control Paul's posture.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Durrine trying to control the position.
Durrine wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is working Durrine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Durrine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Paul has passed into half guard!
Paul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paul drops an elbow to the side of Durrine's head.
Durrine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paul scores with a couple of nice shots.

Paul wants to work for an arm triangle but Durrine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durrine has hold of Paul's hands but Paul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stanley Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durrine is looking for a sweep. Paul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Durrine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!
Durrine tries to get the hooks in deep but Paul pushed the leg off.
Durrine doesn't have the hooks in and Paul manages to turn into his guard.
Paul 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.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durrine can do to turn this around?
Durrine keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
Durrine looking for a sweep. Not yet Durrine, not yet.
Paul's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Durrine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Durrine trying to keep a closed guard but Paul is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Paul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paul won't allow Durrine to sweep him here.

Durrine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paul passes into side control.
Paul scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Durrine to see if he's OK.
Durrine can't do much from the bottom here.
Paul lands a few punches from side control.
Chuck Durrine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durrine trying to remain calm as Paul controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paul 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Paul!
Stanley Paul is the new lightweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ordway comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends?. Hanson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Darker Side of Me by The Veer Union. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jebadiah Ordway
vs
Hanson

182 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Hanson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hanson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ordway was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Ordway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ordway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ordway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanson is aware though and is defending well.

Ordway has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hanson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ordway.
Hanson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ordway will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hanson trying to control the position but Ordway is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ordway tries to improve position but can't.
Hanson wants to stand but Ordway has his arm trapped.
Ordway being controlled for a moment.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ordway keeps working.
Hanson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ordway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ordway wants to clinch.
Ordway swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanson throws a shot to the body.
Ordway tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ordway throws a right and a left that Hanson avoids nicely.
Hanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ordway throws a combination. Hanson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ordway is breathing heavily.
Ordway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hanson backs up against the cage.
Ordway swinging wilding here.
Ordway misses with a wild combination.

Hanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ordway to the mat! Ordway manages to get full guard.
Hanson looking to pass the guard.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ordway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ordway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ordway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ordway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ordway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ordway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanson defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ordway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

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.

Hanson clinches up with Ordway and pushes him back against the cage.

Hanson pulls guard successfully.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.

Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ordway drops back looking for a leg! Hanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanson manages to kick Ordway off! Ordway jumps back into Hanson's guard.
Hanson seems keen to control Ordway's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ordway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ordway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ordway gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hanson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ordway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanson defends it easily.

Ordway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanson trying to control but Ordway is working from the bottom.

Ordway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ordway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ordway is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanson defends well.
Hanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Ordway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanson is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ordway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanson defends it easily.

Hanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Ordway gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ordway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ordway keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Ordway keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Ordway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ordway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matt Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ordway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ordway has his foot on Hanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanson works his way back into a safe position though.

Ordway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ordway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ordway lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hanson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ordway looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ordway is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hanson is surviving well by controlling Ordway's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ordway won't let Hanson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hanson tries to reverse the position but Ordway maintains control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ordway scores with a nice right hand.
Ordway looks to land a combination but Hanson avoids it well.
Ordway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ordway rushes Hanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hanson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ordway is trying to improve his position.
Hanson tries to move to mount but Ordway blocks the move with his legs.
Hanson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ordway's head but Ordway avoids it well.
Hanson staying calm.
Ordway is looking for a sweep.
Ordway gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ordway actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ordway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ordway keeps working.
Ordway won't allow Hanson to pass to mount.
Ordway is refusing to be controlled, as Hanson sits in half guard.
Ordway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ordway looking for a guillotine here but Hanson defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ordway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ordway swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hanson is posturing up here but Ordway has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hanson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hanson has to tap! Slick submission there by Ordway!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway!
Obadiah Jebadiah Ordway is the new light heavyweight champion!

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