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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love has chosen You ready as his entrance music. Mister Love will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Love!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flynn drives through with a takedown into Love's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flynn throwing strikes from guard but Love blocks nicely.
Love looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Love keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Flynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flynn prevents Love from getting back to his feet.
Flynn trying to control but Love is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn won't allow Love to get back to his feet.
Love is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derek Flynn.
Love swats away the attempt to clinch by Flynn.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Love has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flynn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Love counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Love.
Love breaks from the clinch.
Love lands a jab to Flynn's midsection.
Flynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love has closed the distance and engaged Flynn in a clinch.
Love putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Flynn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Love lands a damaging elbow.
Love scores a nice knee to the body.
Love is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Love.
Love creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flynn's defenses.
Flynn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Love gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love breaks from the clinch.
Love looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
A low kick from Flynn is predictable there
and Love counters by moving into the clinch.
Love landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flynn has Love pressed against the cage.
Love prevents the takedown attempt.
Flynn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Love is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Love swivels and escapes.
Love tries to clinch but Flynn moves out of range.
Love rushes Flynn and presses him up against the cage.
Love jumps guard and drags Flynn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love trying to control the position.
Love keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Love wants to stand up but Flynn is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love trying to control the position.
Flynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn stops Love from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Love dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Love tries to clinch but Flynn is having none of it.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Love as he jumps to the side.
Love has Flynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Love utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Flynn.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and Love counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Love swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flynn keeps the fight on the outside.
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Love swivels and escapes.
Flynn misses with a takedown
and Love counters with a big head kick but Flynn shrugs it off.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Love counters with a nice body kick.
Love closes the distance and pushes Flynn back into the cage.
Flynn wants to take the fight to the mat but Love manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flynn up against the cage.
Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derek Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love tries to clinch up but Flynn circles away and keeps his distance.
Love has closed the distance and engaged Flynn in a clinch.
Love breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Love as Flynn shoots in.
Flynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Love circles away quickly and effectively.
Love is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Love. No joy for Flynn on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.
Flynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Love is fending him off so far but Flynn persists. Nope, Love circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flynn as he avoids it easily.
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Flynn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Love, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Love against the cage but Love circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Love stuffs the takedown.
Love gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Love is pushing Flynn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Love is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Love.
Love landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Love lands a nice elbow.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but Love is controlling him.
Love breaks the clinch.
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!
Love avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Love moves in looking to clinch but Flynn pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Love. No joy for Flynn on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love leaves Flynn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Love dives in and grabs Flynn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes down on Love's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Love showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Love tries to clinch but Flynn moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Love shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Love shoots in for a double leg but Flynn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Love changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flynn tries to avoid it but Love manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flynn to the ground. Flynn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Love avoids it really well and circles away.
Flynn feints and as Love raises his hands in defense, Flynn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Love has his hands on Flynn's head, controlling the position.
Love is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throws an elbow that misses. Love uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flynn's guard. Nice move by Love!
Love controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flynn wants to sweep here but Love controlling him for the moment.
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Love passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love stops Flynn from getting back to his feet.
Love tries to stand but can't do so whilst Flynn controls his leg.
Flynn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flynn tries to get out of the position.
Flynn is looking to improve his position.
Love decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn shoots in and drives through. Love sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flynn goes for a double leg but Love avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Love continues to drive forward.
Love lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flynn is working for takedown but Love is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love is pressed up against the cage. Flynn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Love down to the mat. Love avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Love wants to clinch but Flynn slips to the side
and Flynn counters with a shoot takedown. Love fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Love has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Flynn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Flynn.
Love darts in and clinches Flynn up against the cage.
Flynn takes an elbow to the temple.
Love is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Love utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mister Love is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Love.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Love.
Flynn jumps guard but Love stands there with Flynn around his waist. Flynn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Derek Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Love breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mister Love.
I've got Love winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Love!
An out of breath Mister Love thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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