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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Hellsfyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Hellsfyre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damien Hellsfyre!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellsfyre shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac tries to sprawl out of it but Hellsfyre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac lands with a cross.
Hellsfyre swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac lands a nice hook to Hellsfyre's body. Hellsfyre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mac rushes Hellsfyre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mac jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac is trying to keep Hellsfyre in close.
Hellsfyre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mac is looking to stand up but Hellsfyre isn't so interested in that idea.
Mac keeping full guard, as Hellsfyre tries to pass.
Mac will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mac trying to control the position.
Hellsfyre chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hellsfyre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mac looks to land a left hand but Hellsfyre moved out of range nicely.
Mac fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hellsfyre is defended easily by Mac.
Hellsfyre slips a jab from Mac.
Hellsfyre shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hellsfyre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greg Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Hellsfyre.
Hellsfyre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hellsfyre should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hellsfyre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hellsfyre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsfyre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hellsfyre slips a nice elbow through Mac's hands, connecting with Mac's forehead.
Hellsfyre stalling.
Hellsfyre throwing shots but Mac is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac is looking to escape.
Hellsfyre uses his free foot to push down on Mac's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mac.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hellsfyre landing shots from mount.
Mac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mac tries to get out of the position.
Mac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mac sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hellsfyre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac defending well though.
Hellsfyre is controlling the pace.
Hellsfyre is nestled in close to Mac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hellsfyre is taking a breather. Mac says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greg Mac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Mac as Hellsfyre shoots in.
Mac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hellsfyre manages to circle out of the way.
Damien Hellsfyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac stuffs the takedown.
Mac gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hellsfyre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mac!
Hellsfyre working the strikes but Mac uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hellsfyre working his ground and pound in the gym.
Mac makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mac.
Mac looking for a sweep. Not yet Mac, not yet.
Mac working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsfyre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mac keeping moving, preventing Hellsfyre from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsfyre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hellsfyre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac is keeping the position for now.
Hellsfyre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hellsfyre scoring with some ground and pound.
Mac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hellsfyre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hellsfyre lands in his opponent's guard.
Mac is looking to stand back up but Hellsfyre counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac trying to hold on to Hellsfyre's head to control him but Hellsfyre postures up.
Hellsfyre working the head and body with strikes.
Mac is trying to get back to full guard.
Hellsfyre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Damien Hellsfyre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hellsfyre trying to control the action but Mac is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac has hold of Hellsfyre's hands but Hellsfyre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hellsfyre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hellsfyre trying to control the action but Mac is working from the bottom.
Hellsfyre stalling.
Mac is looking to escape.
Hellsfyre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Mac trying to control here.
Mac is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hellsfyre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Hellsfyre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greg Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hellsfyre misses with a straight right.
Hellsfyre shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac sprawls well. He's pushed Hellsfyre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greg Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Hellsfyre.
Mac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hellsfyre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damien Hellsfyre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hellsfyre darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Hellsfyre into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Mac does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Hellsfyre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hellsfyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Mac misses.
Hellsfyre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mac tries to avoid it but Hellsfyre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mac to the ground. Mac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Mac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hellsfyre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac sprawls well initially but Hellsfyre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsfyre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hellsfyre wants to take a breather but Mac is having none of it.
Mac trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsfyre is controlling the pace.
Hellsfyre is nestled in close to Mac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mac is trying to maintain the position but Hellsfyre is very close to passing his half guard.
Mac is refusing to be controlled, as Hellsfyre sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hellsfyre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mac trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hellsfyre swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac.
Hellsfyre throws out a counter right but Mac avoids it with no problem.
Mac motions for Hellsfyre to come forward. Mac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Hellsfyre misses.
Hellsfyre staying out of range there.
Hellsfyre gets a double leg takedown into Mac's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hellsfyre defends it easily.
Hellsfyre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hellsfyre scoring with some ground and pound.
Mac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellsfyre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellsfyre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hellsfyre controls the pace.
Let's hope that Hellsfyre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hellsfyre throwing strikes from guard but Mac blocks nicely.
Mac has his foot on Hellsfyre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hellsfyre works his way back into a safe position though.
Hellsfyre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hellsfyre goes for a double leg but Mac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Hellsfyre.
I think Hellsfyre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Hellsfyre!
After winning the bout, Damien Hellsfyre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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