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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Tags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Devine (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Tags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Devine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tags fails to land the takedown.
Devine blocks a head kick by Tags.
Tags shoots in for a double leg but Devine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tags shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tags was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Devine is trying desperately to improve position.
Tags stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tags shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devine as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Tags. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tags shoots in for a takedown but Devine shows good takedown defense.
Tags shoots in but Devine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tags is breathing heavily.
Tags fails with a takedown attempt.
Devine has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devine tries to land knees in the clinch but Tags avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tags.
Devine lands a takedown into guard.
Devine connects with a couple of short punches.
Devine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Devine gets to his feet. Tags looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Devine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Devine shoots in and bounces Tags off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devine lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tags wants to get back to his feet but Devine passes into half guard.
Devine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tags wants to get back to his feet.
Tags tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Devine has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tags is trying to escape the mount but Devine keeps good control and instead manages to take Tags's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tags is trying to get back to his feet but Devine has full control of the position and if anything, Tags has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Devine keeps control of the position as Tags tries to break free.
Devine keeps control of the position easily here as Tags tries to buck him off.
Devine lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Tags hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tags is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Devine trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tags doesn't escape.
Devine is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tags knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tags for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Tags's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Devine throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tags could be in trouble here!
Tags tries to roll but Devine sticks to his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tags controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Devine has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Devine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Devine tries to clinch but Tags moves out of range.
Tags shoots and misses
and Devine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Devine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tags has his foot on Devine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devine works his way back into a safe position though.
Devine prevents Tags from getting back to his feet.
Devine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tags is keeping the position for now.
Tags wants to stand and escape but Devine is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devine gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Devine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tags looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Devine is looking to take a break and control but Tags is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Devine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tags is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Devine is controlling him well.
Tags tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Devine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tags is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tags is trying to reverse the position but instead Devine has taken his back - oops!
Tags has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devine is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Tags right now.
Tags is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tags has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tags rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tags looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tags wants to get back to full guard.
Tags is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Devine gets a clinch.
Devine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Devine takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tags is working for takedown but Devine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Devine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Devine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devine tries to clinch up.
Devine shoots in but no luck this time.
Tags throws a lazy head kick
and Devine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tags had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Devine is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tags Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Devine's back instead.
Tags is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Devine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tags working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Devine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tags gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Devine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Devine trying to control but Tags is working from the bottom.
Tags looking for a guillotine here but Devine defends easily.
Devine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Devine controlling the position from side mount.
Tags is trying to buck Devine off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tags is not content to let Devine control the position.
Tags is trying to get back to his feet.
Tags is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devine has hold of Tags's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tags seems comfortable defending it but Devine has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tags is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tags is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Devine couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Devine!
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