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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hifives Ghost (ranked 3485 p4p, 286 weight class) and Dardan Douchebag (ranked 4152 p4p, 319 weight class). Douchebag has chosen Donkey as his entrance music. Dardan Douchebag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 cm
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155 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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176 cm
29
155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hifives Ghost! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Douchebag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ghost as he avoids it easily. Ghost thumps Douchebag with a low kick. Douchebag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ghost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Douchebag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ghost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ghost thuds his right hand into Douchebag's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Douchebag shoots in and drives through. Ghost sprawls well. Hifives Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dardan Douchebag. Nice cross by Ghost. Ghost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Douchebag on the side of the head. Ghost swats away the attempt to clinch by Douchebag. Ghost connects with a leg kick. Douchebag looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Douchebag fails to land the takedown. Ghost scores with a push kick. Douchebag has closed the distance and engaged Ghost in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Douchebag on the inside. Douchebag is trying to trip Ghost. He has hold of a leg but Ghost is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Douchebag persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Ghost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douchebag is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douchebag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ghost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Ghost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Douchebag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ghost controls Douchebag momentarily but Douchebag frees himself. Douchebag drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ghost dives on top into guard.
Douchebag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ghost distracts Douchebag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Douchebag is looking for a triangle but Ghost pushes his legs off easily.
Douchebag keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully. Douchebag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douchebag is on top in guard.
Ghost tries to land a sweep but no joy. Douchebag scoring with some ground and pound. Douchebag with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Douchebag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ghost trying to keep a closed guard but Douchebag is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Douchebag trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ghost manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Douchebag can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Douchebag is trying to maintain the position but Ghost is very close to passing his half guard. Ghost controlling the action here. Douchebag is pressing down on Ghost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Douchebag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghost defends it easily. Ghost controls from within his opponent's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douchebag is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Douchebag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Douchebag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ghost trying to control the position.
Ghost looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghost, not yet. Douchebag landing with the ground and pound. Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghost works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Douchebag won't allow Ghost to sweep him here. Ghost is working hard here to advance position. Douchebag distracts Ghost with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ghost wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dardan Douchebag will probably get the nod. That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ghost throws a right and a left that Douchebag avoids nicely. Douchebag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ghost tries to sprawl but Douchebag drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ghost is refusing to be controlled, as Douchebag sits in half guard. Ghost is looking to improve his position.
Douchebag is thwarting Ghost's attempts to control the position. Ghost has hold of Douchebag's hands but Douchebag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Douchebag connects with a nice short shot to Ghost's temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douchebag is keen to just control but Ghost is a slippery customer. Ghost trying to control but Douchebag postures up.
Ghost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Douchebag. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Douchebag lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ghost is looking to improve his position.
Douchebag drops an elbow to the side of Ghost's head. Douchebag lands strikes from half guard. Dardan Douchebag has got the better of the ground game so far. Douchebag looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ghost is trying to get back to full guard. Ghost gets back to full guard.
Douchebag has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ghost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Douchebag seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Douchebag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ghost tries to land a sweep but no joy. Douchebag cracks Ghost with a solid left hand. Douchebag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ghost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ghost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghost works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Douchebag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ghost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douchebag's guard. Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ghost preventing the sweep. Ghost stays in close to Douchebag's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghost trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom. Douchebag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghost landing with the ground and pound. Douchebag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Douchebag working for a triangle but Ghost defends it easily.
Douchebag looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ghost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully. Douchebag looking for a sweep. Not yet Douchebag, not yet. Ghost trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom. Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douchebag swivels though and keeps the full guard. Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully. Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from Douchebag. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ghost postures up.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving. Douchebag lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dardan Douchebag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Douchebag is just out of range. Douchebag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Douchebag avoids the body shot from Ghost.
Douchebag closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ghost to the mat! Ghost manages to get full guard. Douchebag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Douchebag with a flurry of punches that miss. Douchebag throws an elbow that misses. Ghost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Douchebag's guard. Nice move by Ghost! Ghost postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ghost wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving. Ghost won't allow Douchebag to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghost lands a couple of elbows. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douchebag is on top in guard.
Douchebag wants to pass the guard but Ghost is keeping the position. Douchebag is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Douchebag lands a couple of digs. Douchebag wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving. Ghost wants to sweep here but Douchebag controlling him for the moment. Douchebag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Douchebag looking to sit in guard and control but Ghost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Ghost seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douchebag is on top in guard.
Douchebag trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ghost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hifives Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Douchebag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Douchebag throwing strikes but missing. Ghost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Douchebag is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghost has wrist control. Douchebag passes Ghost's left leg - he's now in half guard. Douchebag scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ghost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Douchebag is working away from the top position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Douchebag tries to pass to full mount but Ghost defends it. Ghost wants to get back to full guard. Douchebag looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Douchebag lands with a punch from half guard. Douchebag wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy. Douchebag takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Ghost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ghost keeping moving, preventing Douchebag from controlling successfully. Ghost trying to control the position.
Douchebag scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ghost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douchebag is one step ahead there. Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Douchebag defends easily.
Ghost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douchebag. Douchebag has gone for a leg lock! Ghost slips out almost immediately though and dives into Douchebag's guard.
Douchebag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Douchebag is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight! Dardan Douchebag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Douchebag 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dardan Douchebag! Dardan Douchebag really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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