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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Lundekvam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Claus Lundekvam!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundekvam wants to clinch.
Lundekvam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curry.
Lundekvam wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lundekvam is defended easily by Curry.
Claus Lundekvam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lundekvam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Curry closes the distance and clinches up with Lundekvam, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes Lundekvam against the cage but Lundekvam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lundekvam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Curry back to the cage. Lundekvam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Curry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lundekvam counters with a single leg into guard. Curry didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lundekvam wants to control from the top but Curry keeps moving.
Lundekvam throwing strikes but missing.
Lundekvam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lundekvam throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundekvam throws a big elbow that misses.
Curry keeping moving, preventing Lundekvam from controlling successfully.
Curry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Curry tries to get out of the position.
Claus Lundekvam has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Lundekvam.
Curry stuffs the takedown attempt from Lundekvam. Lundekvam gets slowly back to his feet.
Lundekvam dives in and grabs Curry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes down on Lundekvam's head and hops out.
Lundekvam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Curry's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundekvam stopping the sweep attempt from Curry.
Lundekvam looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lundekvam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lundekvam wants to control from the top but Curry keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Claus Lundekvam wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Curry.
Lundekvam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lundekvam wants to pass the guard but Curry is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundekvam wants to control but Curry is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Lundekvam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lundekvam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lundekvam somewhat.
Curry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lundekvam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lundekvam napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lundekvam prevents Curry from moving into mount.
Lundekvam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lundekvam is trying to escape the position but Curry is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundekvam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Josh Curry has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lundekvam darts in trying to clinch
and Curry counters with a shoot takedown. Lundekvam fights it but they end up in guard.
Lundekvam being controlled here, momentarily.
Lundekvam working for a triangle but Curry defends it easily.
Claus Lundekvam has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundekvam being controlled here, momentarily.
Lundekvam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lundekvam is trying to control the position but Curry postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Josh Curry wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lundekvam shoots and misses
and Curry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lundekvam!
Lundekvam is breathing heavily.
Lundekvam is trying to buck Curry off.
Curry looks up at the clock and then as Lundekvam takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Curry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lundekvam tries to escape but Curry is in control.
Curry taking a breather here.
Lundekvam throws Curry to one side and escapes!
Curry throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lundekvam was covering up waiting for the punch and Curry finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundekvam wants to stand up but Curry is controlling him.
Curry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lundekvam wants to stand and escape but Curry is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Josh Curry wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lundekvam shoots in and drives through. Curry sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Curry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Curry throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lundekvam was covering up waiting for the punch and Curry finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Curry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lundekvam for as long as he can get away with.
Lundekvam wants to get back to his feet but Curry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Curry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Josh Curry has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lundekvam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Curry dives in and grabs Lundekvam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lundekvam pushes down on Curry's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry stuffs the takedown.
Curry shoots in and drives through. Lundekvam sprawls well.
Curry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lundekvam misses with a takedown attempt - Curry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lundekvam wants to clinch but Curry slips to the side
and Curry counters with a three punch combo that has Lundekvam backing up. Lundekvam nods at Curry to acknowledge the strikes.
Curry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lundekvam is looking to land body kicks.
Curry misses with a takedown attempt - Lundekvam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lundekvam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curry counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundekvam fails to land the takedown.
Lundekvam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curry but Curry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Curry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Curry lands in his opponent's guard.
Lundekvam trying to strike off his back.
Curry postures up.
Lundekvam wants to get back to his feet but Curry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curry won't allow Lundekvam to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Curry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Josh Curry has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Curry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lundekvam as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Curry.
Claus Lundekvam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curry tries for a takedown but Lundekvam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lundekvam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curry!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundekvam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lundekvam is trying to get an arm triangle but Curry is defending well.
Lundekvam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Curry.
I think Curry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Curry!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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