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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shayne Darwin (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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264 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shayne Darwin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abe connects with a body shot.
Abe throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Abe.
Abe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Abe.
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darwin. Abe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abe moves out of range of the strikes.
Darwin throws a right and a left that Abe avoids nicely.
Abe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Abe.
Nice jab there from Abe.
Abe jabs at Darwin's body.
Darwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abe is looking to wear down Darwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darwin on the side of the head.
Darwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abe tests Darwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abe wants to land a leg kick but Darwin is out of range.
Abe cracks a nice hook into Darwin's ribs.
Abe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darwin walks into a left hand.
Abe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darwin.
Abe clobbers Darwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abe defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
Abe lands with a right hand.
Abe takes one on the button.
It looks like Earnest Abe has been cut.
Earnest Abe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abe cracks Darwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darwin throws a hook but Abe blocks it.
Abe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darwin is able to avoid easily.
Darwin blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe ducks right into an uppercut from Darwin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abe, as that shot connected.
Abe jabs Darwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abe defends it nicely.
Darwin looks gassed!
Abe jabs Darwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Darwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Abe.
Abe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darwin is out of range.
Abe lands a slapping body shot.
Abe punishes Darwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Abe jabs Darwin right on the nose. Darwin blinks but takes it well.
Abe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe cracks a nice hook into Darwin's ribs.
Darwin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abe punishes Darwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Darwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abe punishes Darwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Abe scores with a hook to the body. Darwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Darwin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abe throws a shot to the body.
Earnest Abe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abe throws a chopping leg kick but Darwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abe lands a head shot.
Good work by Darwin as he checks the leg kick.
Abe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darwin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Abe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe lands with an uppercut that bounces Darwin off the cage and back into rage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Abe.
Abe scores with a shot to the body.
Abe connects with a body shot.
Abe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abe jabs Darwin right on the nose. Darwin blinks but takes it well.
Abe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice combination there by Abe.
Abe lands with a good body shot.
Darwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abe connects with a body shot.
Darwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abe throws a leg kick but Darwin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abe takes the fight into the clinch.
Abe lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Abe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earnest Abe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abe works Darwin's body with a nice hook.
Shayne Darwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abe throws a leg kick but Darwin moved away.
Darwin ducks right into an uppercut from Abe.
A shot to the liver by Abe. Beautiful body shot.
Abe digs a good hook to Darwin's body.
Abe works Darwin's body with a nice hook.
Darwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abe lands with a right hand.
Darwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Darwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abe.
Abe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darwin in his tracks.
Abe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abe scores with a jab. Darwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Darwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darwin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abe scores with a nice right hand.
Abe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abe digs a good body shot into Darwin's ribs.
Earnest Abe is winning the standup battle so far.
Abe lands a nice shot that snaps Darwin's head back.
Abe lands a right hook to the body.
Abe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Abe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darwin has time to react.
A cross from Abe lands.
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!
A jab from Abe does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe lands with an overhand left.
Abe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darwin on the side of the head.
Abe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abe lands with a shot to the body.
Darwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Abe.
Abe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Abe connects with a nice looking jab.
Abe jabs Darwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Darwin.
Darwin takes one to the side of the head.
Darwin looks to land a left hand but Abe moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Darwin blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abe.
Abe lands with a right hand.
Abe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darwin can do to turn this around?
Darwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Darwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abe throws a leg kick but Darwin checks it.
Darwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abe.
Darwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abe punishes Darwin's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darwin checks the leg kick.
Abe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Abe. Beautiful body shot.
Abe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darwin's head.
Abe lands a two punch combo.
Abe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abe cracks Darwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abe lunges at Darwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darwin's hand.
Abe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darwin. Darwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Abe duly obliges.
Abe rushes Darwin and presses him up against the cage.
Abe presses Darwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnest Abe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Earnest Abe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abe.
Nice uppercut lands for Abe. That snapped Darwin's head back.
Abe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abe scores with a hook to the body. Darwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Darwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abe scores with a punch to the head.
Darwin swings for the body but Abe moves out of range.
Abe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abe connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Abe finds it's target.
Darwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abe looks to land a combination. Darwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Darwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Abe working a defensive guard here.
Abe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darwin throwing strikes but missing.
Darwin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darwin landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darwin thows a big elbow that misses.
Abe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darwin.
Darwin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Darwin stands up over Abe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darwin landing some decent shots from guard.
Darwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abe is working an open guard so Darwin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abe throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Abe wants to land a leg kick but Darwin is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe lands a jab to the nose.
Abe stuns Darwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abe.
Abe lands a nice looking body shot.
Darwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Abe digs a good body shot into Darwin's ribs.
Abe lands a glancing blow to the side of Darwin's head.
Darwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abe scores with a nice head shot.
Darwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abe tests Darwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shayne Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 Earnest Abe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abe, 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnest Abe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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