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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Emanuel has chosen Rush - Tom Sawyer as his entrance music. Desmond Flannery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalle Emanuel's chin.
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270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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240 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalle Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emanuel, right into the meat.
Flannery fails to land the takedown.
Emanuel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Emanuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emanuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flannery.
Emanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flannery shoots in but Emanuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery with a poor takedown
and Emanuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Emanuel looks to land a left hand but Flannery moved out of range nicely.
Flannery has a takedown stuffed.
Flannery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emanuel.
Emanuel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flannery just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flannery fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with an uppercut.
Flannery takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emanuel slaps away a takedown attempt from Flannery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emanuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flannery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
Emanuel scores with a jab.
Emanuel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emanuel misses with a low kick as Flannery jumps back.
Flannery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Emanuel sprawls and moves away.
Flannery fails with a takedown attempt.
Emanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Flannery is just out of range.
Emanuel's coach down at Training Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Emanuel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emanuel throws an overhand right that lands on Flannery's shoulder, as Flannery tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Flannery does no damage.
Emanuel stuffs the takedown.
Emanuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Emanuel is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flannery.
Emanuel scoring well with a low kick there.
Flannery swings for the body but Emanuel moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flannery.
Nice combo by Emanuel! Oh, that's hurt him - Flannery falls to the canvas and Emanuel follows him into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery is looking to regain half guard here but Emanuel keeps moving and retains side control.
Flannery takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flannery is rocked!
Flannery stops Emanuel from passing to mount.
Flannery is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Emanuel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery is looking for a sweep.
Emanuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flannery keeps working.
Emanuel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Emanuel gets to mount! Flannery was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Emanuel breaks from Flannery's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flannery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel wants to control the pace but Flannery is squirming around nicely.
Flannery gets back to half guard.
Flannery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emanuel.
Flannery actively working from the bottom here.
Emanuel trying to control from half guard but Flannery is working away.
Flannery looking for submissions off his back.
Emanuel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Emanuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Flannery's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flannery tries for a takedown but Emanuel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flannery fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emanuel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flannery is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emanuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Emanuel is quick to defend against it.
Flannery misses with the combination.
Flannery misses with a series of wild punches.
Flannery shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Emanuel is not content to let Flannery control the position.
Emanuel trying to control but Flannery postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel is controlling Flannery's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Emanuel tries to roll over but Flannery keeps him under control.
Flannery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emanuel's head.
Emanuel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kalle Emanuel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flannery is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emanuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flannery has hold of Emanuel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Emanuel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is trying desperately to improve position.
Emanuel wants to control but Flannery is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Emanuel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flannery misses with a head shot.
Flannery unloads with some shots from mount but Emanuel bucks and avoids them well.
Flannery prevents Emanuel from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery lands a heavy elbow.
Emanuel is rocked!
Flannery throwing strikes here but Emanuel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Emanuel is still in real trouble! Can Flannery finish him?
Emanuel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Emanuel seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Emanuel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Emanuel is squirming around, avoiding Flannery's attempts to control the action.
Flannery has hold of Emanuel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Emanuel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poor strikes thrown by Flannery there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Flannery thowing shots but they're missing.
Flannery has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Emanuel's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannery working for a guillotine from mount but Emanuel is in no mood to give up.
Flannery goes for an armbar but Emanuel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Emanuel.
Flannery looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Emanuel has picked Flannery up and slammed him! Flannery can't keep hold of the triangle and Emanuel manages to pass to side control!
Flannery gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Flannery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emanuel not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Flannery dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Flannery's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Flannery moves out of range of the body kick from Emanuel.
Emanuel pushes Flannery away with a front kick.
Flannery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emanuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flannery somewhat.
Emanuel throws a left that rocks Flannery and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Emanuel dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Flannery regain composure!
Emanuel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Flannery's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flannery is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Emanuel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Flannery is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emanuel off and has taken his back!
Emanuel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flannery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flannery is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Emanuel is defending well though. Flannery let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Emanuel is trying to break free.
Emanuel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flannery is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Emanuel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flannery gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannery has the hooks in. Emanuel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Flannery tightening his grip on Emanuel, looking for the choke.
Emanuel rolls, trying to escape but Flannery keeps control of the position.
Flannery looking to break Emanuel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Emanuel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Flannery will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Flannery is looking for the choke from the back position but Emanuel is controlling his hands well.
Flannery looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Emanuel is in real trouble here. Flannery gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Emanuel is tapping out! Flannery wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmond Flannery!
Desmond Flannery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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