Absolute Action MMA: The Awakening

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A jam packed house!  Great atmosphere.  Big Jim Davis is here which means it’s a big event!!  Josh Davis and Joe Maiani are also in attendance.  Joe is still sulking over Andy Furman’s comments regarding his “big ugly” nose!!!

First bout: Lightweight: Aubrey Carter defeated Thomas Starns via RNC 45 seconds into the first round.

Second bout: Heavyweight: Matt Lay defeated Josh Franklin in the second round via TKO due to strikes.  The fight was a bloody war!!!

Third bout: Lightweight: Roger Hahn defeated Jason Clark 55 seconds into the second round via a guillotine choke.  Hahn took a wicked knee to the midsection but managed to survive.  Great toughness.

Intermission

Fourth bout: Welterweight: Michael Dabe vs. Shane Robinson:  A very entertaining first round.  Easily the most skilled of the night thus far.  I give Dabe a very close first round.

Second round: Another entertaining round.  Dabe landed the most shots although Shane landed a heavy shot.  The long arms of Dabe are winning the fight for him.  20-18 Dabe after two rounds. 

Third round, A more aggressive start by Robinson as he landed some effective shots.  After some momentum Dabe settled down and landed more effective jabs.  This kid shows great poise with very stiff jabs.  A great fight.  Robinson showed great heart as did Dabe.  Dabe should win.  This kid has tremendous talent. Official Decision: Michael Dabe via UD

Fifth bout, Light Heavyweight: Shaun Asher vs. Ryan Hughes: Asher with the quick take down and pummels Hughes quickly and with bad intentions.  The crowd chants Asher, Asher, Asher…impressive win.  Official Decision: Asher via TKO due to strikes :29 into the first round.

Sixth bout, Middleweight: Shane McClain vs. Chris Beam: McClain dominates quickly as Beam taps out due to strikes 1:00 into the 1st round.

Seventh bout, Welterweight: Shawn Phillips vs. Jason Unger: Controversial stoppage due to strikes for Phillips.  Not sure if the strikes really landed on the back of the head.

Intermission

Eighth bout, Women’s 147lbs,  Leah Kripp vs. 135lbs Vanessa Denham: Kripp dominates quickly with a TKO due to strikes :30 into the 1st round.

Ninth bout, Lightweight, Nicholas Noe vs. Cody Little: Noe caught Little with some shots early then landed some heavy knees in the clinch which resulted in a stoppage due to strikes.  Official Decision: Noe via TKO due to strikes

Tenth bout, Light Heavyweight Aaron Webb (Timbo Slice) vs. Troy Blevins: Blevins came out aggressive landing a  few strikes and a nice take down.  He grabbed an arm bar which Slice quickly reversed.  Slice then transitioned into full mount forcing Blevins to give up his back.  He then sunk in the hooks and finished the fight with strikes.  Official Decision: Aaron Webb (Timbo Slice) via TKO due to strikes 2:15 into the first round.

Eleventh bout, Welterweight, Chris Potee vs. Kyle Lingg: Lingg grabbed am impressive single leg take down then transitioned into a RNC which forced Potee to tap out.  Official Decision: Kyle Lingg via tap out due to a RNC 1:15 into the first round.

Twelfth bout, Middlweight, Marcus Finch vs. Jesse Stover Ammy Middleweight Title Fight:  A good action packed first round.  Finch landed several big strikes shaking Stover.  Stover grabbed the top position but did little with it.  First round to Finch.  Second round: Finch lands a solid left hand to start the round then grabbed a nice double leg.  Finch landed a wicked knee to the ribs which hurt Stover.  Finch grabbed Stover’s back then landed several strong lefts to the side of the head then ended the fight.  An impressive victory for Finch.  He adds another title to his resume.  Official Decision: Finch via tap out due to strikes 1:55 into the second round

Pro fights

175 Catch Weight, Keith Cunnigan vs. George Oiler: Wow, in a shocker Cunnigan KO’s Oiler.  He dominated the stand up and made sure he didn’t go to the ground with the dangerous Oiler.  Official Decision Cunnigan via TKO due to strikes 3:00 into the first round.

Main Event, Welterweight, Aaron Maynard vs. Tony Parker: Parker landed a nice take down but surrendered it to get back on his feet.  Maynard is extremely good from his back.  Very impressive victory on two days notice.  Official Decision: Aaron Maynard via tap out due to a triangle choke 2:50 into the first round.

A great night of action ends in impressive style.