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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Currie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Currie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Helmet - Just Another Victim. Concepcion comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Descent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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172 cm
28
163 lbs
18 - 4 - 1 |
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170 cm
29
155 lbs
22 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Currie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Concepcion! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Currie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Concepcion!
Currie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Concepcion tries to avoid it but Currie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Concepcion to the ground. Concepcion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Currie throws a hook to the side of Concepcion's head but Concepcion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Concepcion tries to clinch but Currie is having none of it. A big right from Currie misses. Concepcion ducks under a wild hook from Currie. Currie lands a nice looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Currie - that will leave a mark!
Currie throws a looping overhand right but Concepcion ducks down to avoid it. Currie tries for a takedown but Concepcion circles away easily and Concepcion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some wild striking there from Concepcion.
Currie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Currie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angel Concepcion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Currie scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Currie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Concepcion's head backwards. Concepcion misses with a looping right. Concepcion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Concepcion wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Currie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Currie scores with a leg kick.
Currie lands a slapping body shot.
Concepcion avoids the body shot from Currie.
Currie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Concepcion misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from Currie. Currie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Concepcion was well out of range. Poor timing from Currie. Currie scores with a jab to the head.
Currie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Concepcion to the mat! Concepcion manages to get full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Currie tries to free his leg and advance position but Concepcion is retaining full guard. Currie trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom. Concepcion working a defensive guard here.
Concepcion controlling Currie's posture. Concepcion looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Concepcion keeping moving, preventing Currie from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Concepcion tries to clinch but Currie moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Currie is defended easily by Concepcion. Concepcion wants to clinch up but Currie keeps it at a distance. Currie throws an off balance right hand
enabling Concepcion to counter with a crisp jab. Currie swings and misses with a shot to the body and Concepcion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Concepcion wants to clinch up but Currie keeps it at a distance. Currie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Currie throws a body kick that misses. Currie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Currie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Concepcion was well out of range. Poor timing from Currie.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Currie doesn't succeed with the takedown and Concepcion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Currie misses with a combination
and Concepcion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Currie throws a nice head kick!
Concepcion slips a straight right by Currie. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Currie throws a low kick, looking for Concepcion's leg but Concepcion calmly moves out of range. Concepcion scores with a nice strike. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Currie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Concepcion blocks a head kick by Currie.
Concepcion throws a right and a left that Currie avoids nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Currie will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Currie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The fight moves into the clinch position. Concepcion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Currie tries to pull guard but Concepcion holds him up against the cage and eventually Currie drops back down to his feet.
Currie lands a body shot. Concepcion gets through Currie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Currie has a couple of punches blocked by Concepcion.
Currie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Currie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Currie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Concepcion trying to control the position but instead, Currie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Concepcion into the cage. Concepcion has Currie pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Concepcion stalling in the clinch but Currie improves position. Currie looks to throw an elbow but misses. Concepcion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Currie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Concepcions head. Currie throws a punch but it's blocked by Concepcion. Concepcion lands a hook to the side of the head. Currie digs a right hand into Concepcion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Concepcion's gas tank. Concepcion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Concepcion taking a breather. Currie misses with a punch on the inside.
Concepcion is stalling here.
Currie pulls guard. Concepcion wants to control from the top but Currie keeps moving. Concepcion lying in Currie's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Currie decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Concepcion taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Currie! A very excited looking David Currie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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