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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clam Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ohm Melet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clam Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ohm Melet!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knight's half guard.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Melet has control of the leg.
Melet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight manages to get to full guard.
Melet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melet drops back looking for a leg! Knight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knight manages to kick Melet off! Melet jumps back into Knight's guard.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melet is aware though and is defending well.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Melet defends easily.
Melet with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Melet is defending well. Knight quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Melet has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Knight celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clam Knight!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabel McStravick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vuk Nemanjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nemanjic's choice of entrance music: AOV. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabel McStravick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vuk Nemanjic!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStravick has closed the distance and engaged Nemanjic in a clinch.
McStravick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nemanjic's efforts to push away.
Nemanjic goes for a takedown in the clinch but McStravick prevents it.
McStravick breaks the clinch.
McStravick moves into the clinch.
McStravick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McStravick drives through and clinches with Nemanjic against the cage.
McStravick wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStravick breaks the clinch.
Nemanjic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McStravick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nemanjic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemanjic throws a right hand that McStravick ducks under and follows up with a left that McStravick also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Nemanjic misses
and McStravick counters with a thumping low kick.
Nemanjic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McStravick.
McStravick misses with a wild combination.
McStravick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nemanjic circles away.
McStravick has Nemanjic up against the cage in a clinch.
Nemanjic is pressed up against the cage. McStravick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nemanjic down to the mat. Nemanjic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabel McStravick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nemanjic tries to keep at a distance but McStravick has taken the fight into the clinch.
McStravick tries to land a knee to the head but Nemanjic blocks with his arms.
McStravick lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nemanjic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McStravick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Nemanjic.
McStravick throws a counter high kick but Nemanjic was just alert enough to avoid it.
McStravick gets a clinch.
McStravick is struggling to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nemanjic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McStravick walks away with a smile on his face. Nemanjic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McStravick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nemanjic but Nemanjic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nemanjic throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic lets loose with a powerful body kick. McStravick will feel that in the morning.
McStravick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nemanjic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McStravick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McStravick walks into a stiff left hand from Nemanjic.
A head kick from Nemanjic lands but McStravick takes it in his stride.
McStravick scoring well with a low kick there.
Nemanjic fails with a takedown attempt.
McStravick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nemanjic.
Nemanjic slaps away a takedown attempt from McStravick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McStravick fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStravick tries to close the distance and clinch but Nemanjic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McStravick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McStravick scores with a head kick. Nemanjic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemanjic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nemanjic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nemanjic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McStravick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemanjic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McStravick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nemanjic gets underhooks to prevent McStravick's takedown attempt.
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 Gabel McStravick will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nemanjic throws a head kick that misses.
McStravick is looking to counter punch.
Nemanjic gets tackled into the cage by McStravick. McStravick maintains the clinch.
McStravick has picked Nemanjic up - he's going for a ride! McStravick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if McStravick 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.
Nemanjic trying to control but McStravick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStravick is taking a breather. Nemanjic 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemanjic is looking to improve his position.
Nemanjic is looking to control McStravick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nemanjic avoid being mounted?
Nemanjic tries to roll over but McStravick keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nemanjic is still trying to improve position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nemanjic tries to score a power double leg takedown but McStravick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nemanjic somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nemanjic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nemanjic dives in and grabs McStravick's left leg, looking for a takedown. McStravick pushes down on Nemanjic's head and hops out.
McStravick tried to counter with a leg kick but Nemanjic avoided it.
McStravick catches Nemanjic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nemanjic misses with a shot to the body
enabling McStravick to counter with a crisp jab.
Gabel McStravick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McStravick clinches up with Nemanjic and pushes him back against the cage.
Nemanjic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nemanjic avoiding damage as McStravick throws knees to the body.
Nemanjic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McStravick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gabel McStravick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vuk Nemanjic.
McStravick misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McStravick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McStravick slows down the pace here.
McStravick jumps into guard, dragging Nemanjic to the mat.
McStravick being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStravick is looking for a triangle here but Nemanjic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McStravick tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStravick regains half guard.
Nemanjic is trying to control. McStravick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McStravick is holding on to half guard well.
McStravick wants to control but Nemanjic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStravick wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabel McStravick dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nemanjic scores with a nice body kick.
Nemanjic misses with a takedown attempt - McStravick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McStravick has closed the distance and engaged Nemanjic in a clinch.
McStravick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nemanjic misses with a double jab
and McStravick counters with a leg kick.
McStravick tries to clinch but Nemanjic is having none of it.
Nemanjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStravick fails with the takedown.
McStravick gets a takedown into half guard.
McStravick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nemanjic defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStravick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nemanjic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McStravick is working away from the top position though.
Nemanjic works his way to full guard. Good work.
McStravick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McStravick wants to stand but Nemanjic is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McStravick throws an elbow that misses. Nemanjic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStravick's guard. Nice move by Nemanjic!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStravick is looking to stand up but Nemanjic isn't so interested in that idea.
Nemanjic has gone for a leg lock! McStravick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nemanjic's guard.
McStravick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nemanjic is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic is trying to keep McStravick in close.
McStravick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nemanjic controls McStravick momentarily but McStravick frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gabel McStravick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
McStravick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nemanjic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nemanjic throws a sloppy head kick and McStravick moves out of range easily.
McStravick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStravick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nemanjic has an active guard here but McStravick has managed to pass into half guard.
McStravick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabel McStravick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McStravick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabel McStravick!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Frettish!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frettish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frettish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and Frettish counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Frettish moves out of range of the strikes.
Frettish tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzgerald avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frettish.
Frettish blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald misses with the combination.
Fitzgerald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frettish.
Frettish tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frettish throws a push kick but Fitzgerald slaps the foot to one side.
Frettish tries a head kick but it misses.
Frettish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frettish tries to land a front kick but Fitzgerald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frettish slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
A big right from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frettish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frettish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Frettish tenderised Fitzgerald's leg. Fitzgerald is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Frettish tenderised Fitzgerald's leg. Fitzgerald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frettish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that Frettish avoids nicely.
Fitzgerald misses with a looping left.
Frettish counters with a body kick.
Frettish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook. Frettish ducked under it nicely.
Frettish misses with a head kick.
Fitzgerald cracks a nice hook into Frettish's ribs.
Fitzgerald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Frettish's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Frettish's ribs.
Fitzgerald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Frettish ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frettish.
Frettish does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frettish.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzgerald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frettish walks into a left hand.
Frettish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frettish throws the kick towards the body but Fitzgerald avoids it.
Frettish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frettish fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Frettish looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo bu Frettish just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Frettish.
Fitzgerald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Frettish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald throws a hook but Frettish avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frettish has time to react.
Frettish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frettish tries to land a front kick but Fitzgerald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Frettish throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frettish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frettish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Frettish moves out of range.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Frettish throws a body kick.
Frettish connects with a high kick.
Fitzgerald lands a lovely overhand right.
Frettish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frettish lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frettish tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzgerald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frettish.
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Frettish moves out of range.
We've been informed that Frettish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frettish looks for the body kick but Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frettish tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a hook but Frettish avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frettish follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Frettish throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Frettish moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
Frettish is looking to chop away at Fitzgerald's legs.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the body kick from Frettish.
Frettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Frettish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick, looking for Frettish's leg but Frettish calmly moves out of range.
Fitzgerald has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frettish.
Frettish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzgerald lands a nice hook to Frettish's body. Frettish takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frettish misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frettish.
Frettish throws a wild body kick that Fitzgerald sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzgerald misses the target.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Fitzgerald misses
and Frettish makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frettish moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frettish throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frettish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzgerald checks it well.
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Frettish moves out of range.
Frettish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Frettish slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Frettish moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald scores with a one two! Frettish had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frettish forces Fitzgerald back against the cage and clinches.
Frettish is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and turns Frettish into the cage.
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Frettish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Frettish throws a body kick.
Frettish shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frettish wants to land a leg kick but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Frettish moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
Frettish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frettish throws a nice head kick!
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Frettish blocks the low kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frettish can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald lands a jab to Frettish's midsection.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frettish's head backwards.
Frettish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald blocks a head kick by Frettish.
Fitzgerald half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frettish throws a leg kick but Fitzgerald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frettish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frettish tries to land a front kick but Fitzgerald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzgerald thuds a left hand into Frettish's body.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzgerald. That snapped Frettish's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frettish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitzgerald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frettish scoring well with a low kick there.
Frettish throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Frettish moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frettish ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Frettish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frettish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Frettish's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Frettish avoids them all with ease.
Frettish chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Frettish.
Frettish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frettish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Frettish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frettish throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a right hand
and Frettish moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Frettish blocks it.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frettish moves away.
Frettish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid body kick from Frettish.
Frettish throws a wild body kick that Fitzgerald sees coming a mile off.
Fitzgerald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Frettish.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Frettish moved out of range nicely.
Frettish tries to counter with a clinch but Fitzgerald shakes him off and moves away.
Fitzgerald lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frettish misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frettish's hands.
Frettish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzgerald.
Frettish is rocked!
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Frettish with a series of wild strikes but Frettish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frettish was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frettish is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
Frettish seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frettish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzgerald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Frettish's front leg with a kick but Frettish checks it.
Frettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald lands a lovely overhand right.
Frettish lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzgerald off balance momentarily.
Fitzgerald jabs at Frettish's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frettish looks to land a body kick but Fitzgerald moved away.
Frettish tries to land a front kick but Fitzgerald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Frettish with a series of wild strikes but Frettish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Frettish throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Frettish walks into a jab.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Frettish drops his hands momentarily and Fitzgerald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Frettish moved out of range nicely.
Frettish tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frettish scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fitzgerald rushes Frettish with punches - Frettish moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Frettish goes down! Fitzgerald follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
A very excited looking Thaddeus Fitzgerald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Mace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idriz Enveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jarek Mace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Idriz Enveri!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mace connects with a nice looking jab.
Enveri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mace to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Enveri wants to sweep but no luck.
Enveri has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mace should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Enveri has tightened it up now! Mace should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Idriz Enveri!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Mouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Mouba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Test Dummy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy connects with a right hand. Mouba shakes it off.
Mouba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dummy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mouba motions for Dummy to come forward. Mouba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mouba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dummy circles away.
Mouba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mouba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mouba needs to keep his hands up - Dummy had a free shot at his head there.
Dummy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mouba was well out of range. Poor timing from Dummy.
Mouba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dummy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dummy. Mouba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mouba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dummy's half guard.
Dummy wants to improve his position but Mouba is controlling well.
Mouba controlling the pace.
Dummy is looking to control Mouba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dummy avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dummy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mouba.
Mouba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mouba is looking to advance position but Dummy won't allow it.
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.
Mouba wants to work for an arm triangle but Dummy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mouba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dummy defend it? Mouba steps over the head and cranks it - Dummy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mouba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ali Mouba!
After winning the bout, Ali Mouba 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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