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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hits Hard (ranked 2876 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Williams (ranked 5875 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Williams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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268 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hits Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Hard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hard closes the distance and clinches.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
It looks like Dan Williams has been cut.
Hard tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Hard breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hard instigates a clinch.
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hard can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Hard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Hard.
Hard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams is working Hard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hard striking off his back but it's not causing Williams any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Hard.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two 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.
Hard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hard has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams won't allow Hard to sweep him here.
Hard 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hard is on top in guard.
Hard with a nice head shot there.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Hard passes into half guard.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Hard is controlling him well.
Hard is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is trying to stand.
Hard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Hard is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hits Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hits Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Williams.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hard swivels and escapes.
Hard drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Hard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams tries for a takedown but Hard manages to get underhooks.
Hard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to drag Hard to the mat but Hard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hard prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Hard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Hard connects with a nice looking jab.
Hard tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hard moves into the clinch.
Hard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard has hold of one of Williams's legs. Williams is fighting the takedown attempt but Hard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Williams is looking to stand back up but Hard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hits Hard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams is trying to stand.
Hard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Williams to stand up.
Williams shoots in but Hard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hard gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Hard manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hard distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hard is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Hard won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Hard advances to half guard.
Hard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hard.
Williams is staying active underneath Hard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Hard in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hits Hard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams fails with the takedown.
Hard forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Hard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Hard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hard manages to pass to side control.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard 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.
Williams is not content to let Hard control the position.
Williams has hold of Hard's hands but Hard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hard controlling the pace.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two 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.
Hard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hard is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williams is trying to stand.
Hard is working for a submission of some sort.
Hard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hard 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hard lands a nice short elbow.
Hard is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Hard decides to stand up.
Hard swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Hard lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Hard takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Williams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Hard.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Hard finish him?
Hard lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Williams crumples to the floor! Hard milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hits Hard!
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energy
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RATING
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