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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Curry (ranked 4326 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nofmore Paininsulin (ranked 4548 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by To Be Loved. 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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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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, DeAndre 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, Nofmore Paininsulin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry throws a nice looking combination but Paininsulin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curry wants to clinch
and Paininsulin counters with a single leg into guard. Curry didn't expect that.
Curry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Paininsulin dives into side control.
Curry is trying to buck Paininsulin off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paininsulin controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paininsulin decides to stand back up. Paininsulin steps back and let's Curry get back to his feet.
Paininsulin dives in and scores a takedown into Curry's guard.
Curry wants to get back to his feet but Paininsulin passes into half guard.
Paininsulin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick and Paininsulin moves out of range easily.
Curry looks for a takedown but Paininsulin sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paininsulin dives in and grabs Curry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes down on Paininsulin's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Paininsulin.
Paininsulin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paininsulin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Paininsulin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paininsulin controlling the pace.
Paininsulin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paininsulin is taking a breather. Curry 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paininsulin wants to pass to mount but Curry is defending the position.
Paininsulin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Curry to stand up.
Paininsulin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curry as he avoids it easily.
Paininsulin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeAndre Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nofmore Paininsulin.
Paininsulin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Curry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paininsulin on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paininsulin controlling the action here.
Paininsulin tries to pass to full mount but Curry defends it.
Curry wants to improve his position but Paininsulin is controlling well.
Curry trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paininsulin trying to pass the guard but Curry defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nofmore Paininsulin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paininsulin.
Paininsulin misses the jab.
Curry throws a counter high kick but Paininsulin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Paininsulin shoots in but no luck this time.
Curry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Curry lands but Paininsulin takes it in his stride.
Curry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry has Paininsulin up against the cage in a clinch.
Paininsulin tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeAndre Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nofmore Paininsulin.
Paininsulin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paininsulin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry misses with a head kick.
DeAndre Curry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paininsulin shoots in but no luck this time.
Paininsulin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paininsulin blocks a head kick by Curry.
A head kick by Curry misses
and Paininsulin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paininsulin.
Paininsulin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paininsulin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Curry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Curry has escaped and now he's on top!
Paininsulin has Curry pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paininsulin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curry is aware though and is defending well.
Paininsulin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paininsulin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paininsulin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry trying to control but Paininsulin is working from the bottom.
Nofmore Paininsulin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Curry is fighting to break Paininsulin's control of his arms but Paininsulin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Curry throwing strikes but missing.
Paininsulin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Curry misses with a takedown attempt - Paininsulin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paininsulin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Curry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paininsulin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Paininsulin takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Curry feinted with a counter takedown.
Paininsulin darts in looking for a takedown but Curry gets double underhooks and turns Paininsulin into the cage.
Nofmore Paininsulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paininsulin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Curry defends well and Paininsulin ends up having to push Curry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paininsulin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curry quickly recovers to half guard.
Paininsulin trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Curry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Curry tries to clinch but Paininsulin is having none of it.
Paininsulin tries to clinch there but Curry circles away.
Curry doesn't manage to clinch there - Paininsulin circles away.
Curry slips a straight right by Paininsulin.
Paininsulin takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Paininsulin wants to clinch.
It looked like Curry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeAndre Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paininsulin looks for a takedown but Curry sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paininsulin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curry as he jumps to the side.
Curry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paininsulin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paininsulin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeAndre Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nofmore Paininsulin.
Curry is looking to clinch but Paininsulin is avoiding it.
Paininsulin misses with the combination.
Curry throws a big counter combination but Paininsulin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paininsulin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Curry defends it nicely.
Curry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curry is looking to clinch but Paininsulin is avoiding it.
Paininsulin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Curry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Curry as Paininsulin shoots in.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Nofmore Paininsulin has been cut.
Curry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paininsulin.
Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paininsulin fails with the takedown.
Curry thinks about countering with a body kick.
Paininsulin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paininsulin feints and as Curry raises his hands in defense, Paininsulin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Curry is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Paininsulin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Curry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curry blocks a head kick by Paininsulin.
Paininsulin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Paininsulin looks to move away, Curry throws a big counter combo but Paininsulin just gets out of the way.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paininsulin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paininsulin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Curry is trying to defend but Paininsulin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry wants to get back to full guard.
Paininsulin not doing much here.
Paininsulin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paininsulin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paininsulin prevents Curry from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeAndre Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAndre Curry!
DeAndre Curry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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