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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale Rossi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Rossi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stone looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rossi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rossi wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Rossi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rossi controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi wants to free his trapped foot but Stone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rossi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like Rossi is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dale Rossi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stone sprawls well. Stone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rossi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
James Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Rossi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat.
Rossi throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rossi dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Rossi's head and hops out.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stone's guard now, I'm sure.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi is fighting to break Stone's control of his arms but Stone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rossi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stone to the ground. Rossi is now in Stone's guard.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rossi wants to get up but he can't break Stone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to stand up but Rossi isn't so interested in that idea.
Rossi throwing strikes but missing.
Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rossi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rossi is defended easily by Stone.
Rossi looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rossi misses with a double jab.
Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rossi wants to stand up but Stone is controlling the position.
Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dale Rossi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rossi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rossi off to one side.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rossi drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage.
Rossi jumps guard and drags Stone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rossi looking to control.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rossi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stone postures up in Rossi's guard and throws a big left but Rossi blocks it.
Stone throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Stone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rossi dives on top into guard.
Stone pushes Rossi off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rossi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
James Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Rossi.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Rossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dale Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rossi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rossi won't be happy with that.
Rossi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rossi is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.
Stone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rossi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Stone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rossi's head.
Stone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Stone there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Dale Rossi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stone.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass to mount but Rossi is defending the position.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Rossi is looking to improve his position.
Stone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stone lands a nice shot to the head.
Stone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rossi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rossi is surviving well by controlling Stone's body position as best he can.
Stone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Rossi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rossi and Stone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rossi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone grinds an elbow into Rossi's temple.
James Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dale Rossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dale Rossi!
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