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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamis Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester McConey (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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185 cm
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225 lbs
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192 cm
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235 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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, Hamis Ahmed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chester McConey! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McConey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahmed is fending him off so far but McConey persists. Nope, Ahmed circles away and we're back to standing. McConey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahmed. McConey fails with an attempt to clinch.
McConey doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ahmed moves into the clinch. McConey trying to control the position but instead, Ahmed has worked for underhooks and has pushed McConey into the cage. Ahmed is trying to break free. McConey fails to pull guard.
Hamis Ahmed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester McConey. McConey tries to circle away but Ahmed has him pinned against the cage. McConey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahmed walks away with a smile on his face. McConey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ahmed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConey has his takedown stuffed and Ahmed counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ahmed tries to pass to full mount but McConey defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahmed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ahmed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McConey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahmed. McConey is trying to control but can't.
Ahmed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ahmed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConey defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ahmed seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McConey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Ahmed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ahmed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hamis Ahmed wasn't doing enough on the ground. Ahmed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConey manages to avoid it. Ahmed on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ahmed misses with a head kick.
Ahmed tries to bum rush McConey with a series of wild strikes but McConey uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ahmed scores to the head and body with a nice combination! An inside leg kick lands from Ahmed. Ahmed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahmed has closed the distance and engaged McConey in a clinch.
Ahmed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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! Ahmed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McConey, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ahmed pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ahmed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ahmed controlling the pace for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ahmed with the ground and pound from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamis Ahmed dominated that 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.
Ahmed throws a right hand that McConey ducks under and follows up with a left that McConey also avoids with ease. McConey tries a head kick but it misses.
McConey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahmed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McConey doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ahmed counters with a left and a right that stings McConey.
It looks like Chester McConey has been cut. Ahmed instigates a clinch. Ahmed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConey gets caught flat footed, as Ahmed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! McConey is looking to stand up but Ahmed isn't so interested in that idea. Ahmed is working McConey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Ahmed scoring with some ground and pound. McConey is breathing heavily. Ahmed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hamis Ahmed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ahmed working some strikes from top position. Ahmed's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ahmed tries to stand but McConey is controlling from the bottom. McConey working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hamis Ahmed wasn't doing enough on the ground. McConey looks to clinch and Ahmed counters with a nice double leg into guard. McConey has a closed guard, preventing Ahmed from standing up. Ahmed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ahmed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ahmed works over McConey with some ground and pound from guard. Ahmed wants to get up but he can't break McConey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. McConey throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ahmed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamis Ahmed has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Ahmed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ahmed looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ahmed passes into half guard. Ahmed works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ahmed lands with some strikes. Ahmed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConey can do to turn this around? Ahmed controlling the pace for now. McConey tries to improve his position but instead Ahmed has taken his back! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ahmed cracks McConey with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McConey from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ahmed working for the choke. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McConey is trying to remain composed but Ahmed is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamis Ahmed dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chester McConey's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ahmed looking to score a takedown here. McConey is defending well but Ahmed drives through and ends up in McConey's guard. Ahmed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Ahmed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ahmed cracks McConey with a solid left hand. Ahmed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. McConey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ahmed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahmed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Ahmed drops back looking for a leg! McConey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McConey manages to kick Ahmed off! Ahmed jumps back into McConey's guard. McConey working a defensive guard here.
McConey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McConey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ahmed is looking to control McConey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahmed avoid being mounted? Ahmed looks like he's trying to stand up.
McConey thows a huge punch but Ahmed dodges it nicely.
Ahmed wants to get back to his feet. Ahmed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmed tries to get out of the position. Ahmed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ahmed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McConey! Ahmed controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahmed has hold of McConey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McConey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahmed is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McConey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ahmed with a couple of short strikes. McConey wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Ahmed punishes McConey with strikes from the back mount. Ahmed is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McConey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chester McConey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hamis Ahmed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ahmed is riding his opponent, not letting McConey buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight! Hamis Ahmed showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ahmed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamis Ahmed!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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