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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Errol Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly wants to clinch but Flynn slips to the side
so Flynn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kelly is trying to hold Flynn in close to prevent damage but Flynn has managed to pass into half guard.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kelly defends it well.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
Kelly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Flynn is looking for a kimura here.
Flynn is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flynn to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Flynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kelly defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flynn has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though.
Flynn trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Flynn defends easily.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flynn is one step ahead there.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn postures up in Kelly's guard and throws a big left but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flynn!
Kelly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flynn is surviving well by controlling Kelly's body position as best he can.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Flynn to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kelly tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Flynn wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Flynn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flynn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kelly tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelly tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
Kelly throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kelly working for a guillotine from mount but Flynn is in no mood to give up.
Kelly punching from mount but Flynn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Flynn wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly throwing strikes here but Flynn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kelly throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
Kelly misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Kelly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flynn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kelly quickly recovers to half guard.
Kelly is not content to let Flynn control the position.
Flynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelly sees it coming and defends easily.
Flynn wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Flynn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kelly is looking to control Flynn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelly avoid being mounted?
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flynn pulls his head out easily.
Kelly wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kelly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kelly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flynn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly passes Flynn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kelly throws a strike but Flynn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flynn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Flynn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly tries to stand but can't do so whilst Flynn controls his leg.
Flynn trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
Kelly works his way into full mount!
Kelly punching from mount but Flynn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kelly throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Flynn is squirming around nicely.
Kelly sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to finish Flynn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flynn!
Flynn is working to get back to half guard.
Flynn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kelly tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kelly thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Flynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly lands a big shot there that rocks Flynn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Kelly dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Flynn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flynn throwing strikes but missing.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Flynn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flynn drops back looking for a leg! Kelly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kelly manages to kick Flynn off! Flynn jumps back into Kelly's guard.
Kelly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flynn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kelly unloads with some shots from mount but Flynn bucks and avoids them well.
Flynn is looking to improve his position but Kelly isn't that keen on the idea.
Kelly thowing shots but they're missing.
Kevin Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelly throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kelly throwing strikes here but Flynn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Flynn tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throwing strikes but Flynn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Flynn trying to control here.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Kelly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kelly misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Flynn tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kelly looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is really struggling to control Flynn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Flynn tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flynn is trying to escape the mount.
Kelly punching from mount but Flynn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Flynn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kelly tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kelly looking to control but Flynn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flynn's face.
Kelly tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
Kelly has hold of Flynn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flynn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kelly thowing shots but they're missing.
Kelly thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly trying to control but Flynn is having none of it.
Errol Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly unloads with some shots from mount but Flynn bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Kelly!
A very excited looking Kevin Kelly rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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RATING
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