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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This Is Who I Am . Dirt McGirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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178 cm
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165 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Fickett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. McGirk catches Fickett right on the button with a cross.
Fickett just misses with a punch to the body.
Fickett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGirk counters with a left to the body.
Fickett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fickett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGirk cracks Fickett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fickett misses the shot to the body.
Fickett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGirk connects with a nice looking jab.
McGirk misses with a hook
and Fickett counters with a left and a right that stings McGirk.
Fickett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fickett throws a poor cross that misses
and Fickett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from McGirk does no damage.
Fickett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from McGirk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGirk tries to circle away but Fickett has him pinned against the cage.
Fickett keeps control of McGirk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fickett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGirk is trying to force a seperation but Fickett has the dominant position.
McGirk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fickett.
Fickett fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Fickett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fickett tries to pull guard but McGirk won't allow it.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Fickett has him pressed against the cage.
Fickett has clasped his hands together around McGirk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McGirk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fickett's best efforts.
Fickett wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGirk keeps working.
McGirk tries to kick Fickett off but Fickett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fickett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fickett wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGirk keeps working.
Fickett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk pushes Fickett off looking to stand but Fickett dives back in and keeps control.
Fickett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGirk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fickett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fickett is looking to advance position but McGirk won't allow it.
Fickett prevents McGirk from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett is looking for a kimura here.
McGirk tries to roll over but Fickett keeps him under control.
Fickett throwing shots but McGirk is blocking nicely.
Fickett is trying to control the action in half guard but McGirk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fickett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGirk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fickett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fickett thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGirk to regain full guard.
McGirk wants to stand and escape but Fickett is having none of it.
Fickett pushing down on McGirk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fickett not doing much here.
Fickett working over McGirk with some ground and pound. McGirk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Fickett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fickett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fickett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGirk pinned against the cage. McGirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGirk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fickett counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dirt McGirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fickett throws a sloppy head kick and McGirk moves out of range easily.
McGirk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGirk!
McGirk tries to clinch but Fickett moves away
and Fickett counters with a nice uppercut.
McGirk misses with the combination.
McGirk defending well as Fickett loads up on a big left hand.
McGirk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fickett under the eye.
Fickett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fickett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fickett throws a hook to the side of McGirk's head but McGirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fickett.
Dirt McGirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGirk lands with a hook. Fickett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGirk tries to clinch but Fickett moves out of range.
Fickett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fickett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fickett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fickett.
Fickett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fickett gets to his feet - McGirk follows without any prompting.
McGirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from McGirk lands.
Fickett throws a lazy head kick
and McGirk counters with a two punch combo.
McGirk misses with a right hand
and Fickett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dirt McGirk has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McGirk avoids the head kick by Fickett.
Fickett throws out a loose jab but McGirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from McGirk misses.
Fickett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGirk defends it nicely.
McGirk staying out of range there.
Fickett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Fickett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGirk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGirk scores with a sloppy right hand. Fickett should have avoided that one.
McGirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGirk wants to clinch.
Fickett ducks under a wild hook from McGirk.
Brad Fickett is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk ducks right into an uppercut from Fickett.
McGirk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fickett in his tracks.
Fickett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fickett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fickett looks to score with a jab to the body but McGirk is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fickett.
Fickett fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fickett moves into range and clinches up with McGirk.
Fickett prevents McGirk from breaking the clinch.
McGirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fickett blocks an uppercut.
McGirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Fickett has double underhooks.
McGirk wants to break free but Fickett has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirk is trying to break free.
Fickett is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGirk can't fight it off and eventually Fickett manages to take the fight to the floor. McGirk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fickett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fickett trying to control the position from guard on top but McGirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fickett stands up from McGirk's guard - Fickett perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fickett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fickett scores with the left hand. McGirk knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Fickett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirt McGirk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fickett tries a head kick but it misses.
McGirk tries to clinch up
and Fickett counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGirk won't be happy with that.
Fickett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGirk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fickett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGirk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fickett but great work by McGirk.
McGirk wants to stand but Fickett has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fickett is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
McGirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGirk tries to stand but Fickett is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fickett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fickett gets back to half guard.
Fickett trying to control from the bottom.
Fickett kicks McGirk off and gets back to his feet.
Dirt McGirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fickett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGirk uses from the top position.
McGirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fickett has his foot on McGirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGirk works his way back into a safe position though.
McGirk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fickett working a defensive guard here.
McGirk throws and elbow that misses. Fickett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGirk's guard. Nice move by Fickett!
McGirk keeping moving, preventing Fickett from controlling successfully.
Fickett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fickett thows a huge punch but McGirk dodges it nicely.
Fickett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fickett misses with a head shot. McGirk uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fickett gets to his feet. McGirk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGirk cracks Fickett with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirk looks to clinch
and McGirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fickett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fickett circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Fickett to counter with a crisp jab.
McGirk misses with a right hand
and Fickett moves into the clinch.
Fickett jumps guard.
Fickett working for a triangle but McGirk defends it easily.
Brad Fickett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGirk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fickett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fickett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fickett!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fickett avoids the strikes from the bottom by McGirk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Fickett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fickett, 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Fickett!
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energy
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hype
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