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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kennith Haney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marreco De Cave (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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 Hilo, Kennith Haney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marreco De Cave!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Cave shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Cave showed some decent athleticism there.
Haney tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
De Cave is looking to take a break and control but Haney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haney punching from the bottom.
De Cave trying to control the action but Haney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haney tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Cave pulls his head out easily.
Haney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Cave pulls his head out easily.
De Cave is taking a breather. Haney 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Cave fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haney checks it well.
A head kick by De Cave misses
and Haney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by De Cave misses
and Haney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Cave throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haney's head.
Haney has his takedown stuffed
and De Cave counters with a head kick. That will keep Haney thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
De Cave is looking to slow Haney down with leg kicks.
Haney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haney is looking to counter punch.
De Cave swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haney.
De Cave throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haney counters with a head kick. That will keep De Cave thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
De Cave throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Cave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haney thinks about countering with a body kick.
De Cave throws a head kick that misses
and Haney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Cave looks winded!
De Cave motions for Haney to come forward. De Cave throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Cave shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Cave was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haney is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Cave off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haney looking for the choke from the back.
De Cave tries to escape the position.
Haney looking for the choke from the back.
Haney is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Cave is defending well though. Haney let's go of the attempt for now.
Haney is looking for the choke from the back position but De Cave is controlling his hands well.
Haney tightening his grip on De Cave, looking for the choke.
De Cave tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Cave can't escape the position.
Haney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haney wants to finish this one by submission but De Cave is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Haney.
Haney goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now De Cave is on top in guard.
Haney is striking but De Cave is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marreco De Cave dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Cave throws a head kick that misses.
Haney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Cave throws a head kick but Haney moves out of range.
Haney tries to counter by clinching up but De Cave breaks away and moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Cave - the referee stops the clock and Haney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Cave. Haney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Cave wants to control but Haney postures up.
Haney wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Cave keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cave being controlled for a moment.
Haney postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Cave knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Cave manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haney punching from the bottom.
Haney is trying to get back to full guard.
Haney trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Cave wants to control but Haney is keeping him busy.
Haney tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Haney flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Haney missing with punches from the bottom.
Haney tries to roll over but De Cave keeps him under control.
De Cave wants to free his trapped foot but Haney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haney actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Cave throws a wild body kick that Haney sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Cave looks to land a combination but Haney avoids it well.
De Cave is breathing heavily.
De Cave throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Cave defends well and Haney ends up having to push De Cave into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marreco De Cave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haney shoots in and drives through. De Cave sprawls well.
De Cave scores with a push kick.
De Cave throws a head kick that half lands.
De Cave pushes Haney up against the cage in a clinch.
Haney blocks an elbow strike from De Cave.
De Cave working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haney avoids the elbow strike from De Cave, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Cave trying to land knees to the body.
Haney managing to block the knees to the body from De Cave.
Haney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haney pressing his opponent against the cage.
Haney avoids the elbow strike from De Cave, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Cave misses with a knee strike.
De Cave is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haney is defending well for now.
Haney wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marreco De Cave 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. This is the final round!
De Cave misses the body punch
and De Cave takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cave connects with a body shot.
De Cave throws a head kick that misses.
Haney looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
De Cave swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haney counters with a three punch combo that has De Cave backing up. De Cave nods at Haney to acknowledge the strikes.
De Cave tries a head kick but it misses.
De Cave takes a swing at Haney's ribcage but misses.
Haney gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cave stalling in the clinch but Haney improves position.
De Cave lands with a left to the head.
De Cave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haney as De Cave tries to tie him up.
De Cave trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Cave.
Haney managing to block the knees to the body from De Cave.
Haney dodges an elbow strike from De Cave.
De Cave pushes off an throws an elbow but Haney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haney is looking for a takedown.
Haney avoids the elbow strike from De Cave, against the cage.
Haney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Cave misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Haney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Cave swings wildly with an uppercut but Haney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haney takes an elbow to the temple.
Haney drags the fight down to the ground.
De Cave won't allow Haney to sweep him here.
Kennith Haney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Cave is aware though and is defending well.
Haney looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haney has his foot on De Cave's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Cave works his way back into a safe position though.
De Cave 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.
Haney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haney is looking for a triangle here but De Cave uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Haney misses with a strike from the bottom.
De Cave trying to control the action but Haney is working from the bottom.
De Cave is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
De Cave tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haney's legs.
Haney misses with a strike from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haney is looking for a sweep.
De Cave is looking to take a break and control but Haney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Cave throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marreco De Cave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Cave 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marreco De Cave!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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