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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 5033 p4p, 4728 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 571 p4p, 550 weight class). Oliva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Ludwig Lachmann!
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, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
A left lands for Oliva.
Some bone on bone action there as Lachmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oliva tries to sprawl but Lachmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lachmann wants to free his trapped foot but Oliva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliva is looking to improve his position.
Lachmann is thwarting Oliva's attempts to control the position.
Lachmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is thwarting Oliva's attempts to control the position.
Lachmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliva defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliva is concentrating on defense, preventing Lachmann from advancing position.
Lachmann wants to take a breather but Oliva is having none of it.
Lachmann is taking a breather. Oliva 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.
Oliva is concentrating on defense, preventing Lachmann from advancing position.
Lachmann tries to pass to full mount but Oliva defends it.
Oliva tries to roll over but Lachmann keeps him under control.
Lachmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Lachmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oliva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 4661 p4p, 4739 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 536 p4p, 548 weight class). Gallahad comes to the cage accompanied by Go to War. 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Auric Gallahad!
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, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallahad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maitonaama quickly recovers to half guard.
Gallahad drops an elbow to the side of Maitonaama's head.
Maitonaama is looking for a sweep. Gallahad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maitonaama keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maitonaama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gallahad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gallahad is trying for a kimura here. Maitonaama looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gallahad wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cozad (ranked 4718 p4p, 4785 weight class) and Malcolm Scobie (ranked 470 p4p, 482 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Mike Cozad!
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, Malcolm Scobie!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scobie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scobie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malcolm Scobie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scobie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scobie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scobie was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Cozad walks into a jab.
Cozad misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Scobie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cozad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scobie's hands.
 It looks like Malcolm Scobie has been cut.
Cozad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Scobie out cold! Scobie is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Cozad!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Cervantes (ranked 4713 p4p, 4665 weight class) and Chico Maki (ranked 452 p4p, 445 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Cervantes!
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, Chico Maki!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maki tries to sprawl but Cervantes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cervantes is nestled in close to Maki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cervantes is looking for a kimura but Maki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cervantes to get the leverage.
Maki trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Cervantes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cervantes looking to pass the guard.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cervantes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maki working for a triangle but Cervantes defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki being controlled here, momentarily.
Cervantes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cervantes is stalling in the full guard.
Maki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Cervantes from controlling successfully.
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.
Maki 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cervantes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maki is looking to reverse the position.
Cervantes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cervantes tries to move to mount but Maki blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki wants to get back to his feet but Cervantes drags him back down.
Maki is not content to let Cervantes control the position.
Maki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cervantes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cervantes landing a few strikes.
Maki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cervantes scores with punches from side control.
Maki stops Cervantes from passing to mount.
Cervantes controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maki is trying to get back to half guard.
Cervantes trying to control the position but Maki is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cervantes's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maki looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cervantes passes into side control!
Cervantes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Maki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Cervantes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Albatross (ranked 4582 p4p, 4724 weight class) and Clive Hansen (ranked 553 p4p, 563 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Mike Albatross!
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, Clive Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Albatross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hansen.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hansen ducks right into an uppercut from Albatross.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Hansen off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Albatross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albatross.
Albatross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Albatross scores with a jab.
Hansen is looking to chop away at Albatross's legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hansen.
Hansen clobbers Albatross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
That kick from Hansen tenderised Albatross's leg. Albatross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hansen throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Hansen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Hansen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
Albatross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hansen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hansen blocks the low kick.
Hansen 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.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hansen slips under a jab.
Hansen misses the shot to the body.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Hansen.
Albatross lands the left hand.
Hansen tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hansen.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Hansen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clive Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Hansen moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansen.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hansen.
A counter left hand to the body from Albatross misses its target.
That kick from Hansen tenderised Albatross's leg. Albatross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Albatross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hansen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hansen throws out a leg kick but Albatross moves out of range and Hansen only half commits.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Hansen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Albatross. Albatross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Hansen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hansen connects with a solid leg kick.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hansen misses with a leg kick.
Hansen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hansen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albatross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hansen avoids it.
Hansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hansen's head backwards.
Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen moves out of range of the body kick from Albatross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hansen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Hansen.
Albatross lands with a nice body punch.
Hansen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Albatross lands with an overhand left.
Albatross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hansen's hands.
Albatross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hansen.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Albatross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clive Hansen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hansen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Albatross takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Albatross lands with a shot to the body.
Hansen misses with a right hand
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross defending well as Hansen loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hansen will feel that in the morning.
Hansen throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a low kick, right behind Hansen 's knee.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Hansen throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Hansen throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hansen.
Hansen connects with a leg kick.
Albatross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hansen's hands.
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!
Hansen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Albatross.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses.
Hansen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Albatross.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hansen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Albatross has got the better of the exchanges.
Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hansen doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hansen.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Hansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Albatross defending well as Hansen loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Hansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hansen under the eye.
Hansen throws a head kick that Albatross semi-blocks.
Good exchange - Albatross coming out on top.
Hansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Hansen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albatross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Hansen's shoulder, as Hansen tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.
Hansen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albatross throws a push kick but Hansen slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Hansen backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hansen connects with a solid leg kick.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Albatross.
Albatross thows a body kick. Hansen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick by Hansen misses
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Hansen avoids a kick to the body.
Hansen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
Hansen misses with a hook.
Albatross dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hansen under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross tests Hansen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Hansen misses with a right hand
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hansen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hansen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Albatross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hansen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hansen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansen can do to turn this around?
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Hansen's front leg but catches the back leg as Hansen tries to avoid it.
Hansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hansen throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansen misses with a head kick.
Hansen tries to move into range but Albatross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Albatross dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Albatross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hansen in his tracks.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Hansen wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Hansen throws a front kick aimed at Albatross's knee but Albatross avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Hansen.
Albatross throws a body punch but Hansen moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Hansen off balance momentarily.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albatross digs a good hook to Hansen's body.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hansen. Hansen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Good work by Albatross as he checks the leg kick.
Hansen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Albatross's head.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Hansen moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Hansen is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Albatross lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hansen misses with a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Hansen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a low kick as Albatross jumps back.
Hansen takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hansen.
Hansen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Hansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Hansen misses with a looping right.
Albatross connects with a right hand. Hansen shakes it off.
Albatross throws a low kick, looking for Hansen's leg but Hansen calmly moves out of range.
Hansen connects with a leg kick.
Hansen throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hansen avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross swings for the body but Hansen moves out of range.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses.
Hansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Albatross blocks a head kick by Hansen.
Hansen throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Hansen misses with a leg kick.
Albatross lands an overhand right.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Hansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Albatross backing away here, and Hansen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross delivers a nice body kick.
Hansen misses with a body shot
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hansen.
A jab lands there for Hansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Albatross.
Hansen throws a head kick but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansen.
Hansen throws a combination that misses
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Albatross misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Albatross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Albatross!
Mike Albatross tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anwar Rinda (ranked 4793 p4p, 4729 weight class) and Sahara Sam (ranked 386 p4p, 382 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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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, Anwar Rinda!
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, Sahara Sam!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sam does no damage.
Sam scores with a three punch combo!
Sam misses with a wild combination.
Rinda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rinda is looking to clinch.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rinda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sam!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinda happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinda trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Rinda slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rinda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Rinda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rinda is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rinda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sam is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rinda yanks on the arm and Sam is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rinda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Tsubekov (ranked 4792 p4p, 4662 weight class) and Eder Teixeira (ranked 551 p4p, 538 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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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Rustam Tsubekov!
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, Eder Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Tsubekov's shoulder, as Tsubekov tries to avoid the shot.
Tsubekov fails with the takedown.
Tsubekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl out of it but Tsubekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teixeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsubekov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teixeira to the ground. Tsubekov is now in Teixeira's guard.
Teixeira pulls Tsubekov in to control the position.
Tsubekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teixeira is trying to keep Tsubekov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira is looking to stand up but Tsubekov isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsubekov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Teixeira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsubekov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tsubekov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Teixeira is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov working away.
Teixeira is pushing Tsubekov's head away, looking to escape. Tsubekov manages to hold on to the position though.
Tsubekov controls the position.
Tsubekov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teixeira for as long as he can get away with.
Teixeira can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsubekov just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is trying to get back to his feet.
Tsubekov controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tsubekov tries for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
The referee asks Tsubekov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tsubekov prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Tsubekov.
Teixeira is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Tsubekov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tsubekov prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsubekov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Teixeira!
Tsubekov controlling from the full mount.
Tsubekov wants to finish this one by submission but Teixeira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tsubekov.
Tsubekov controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teixeira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Teixeira wants to hold on but Tsubekov pushes him away.
Tsubekov content just to control the position here.
Teixeira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsubekov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tsubekov avoids the attempt from Teixeira to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Tsubekov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Teixeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Teixeira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsubekov is trying to drag Teixeira to the mat but Teixeira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira can't break the clinch.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsubekov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Teixeira is looking for a sweep. Tsubekov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsubekov in particular looking to stall.
Teixeira is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsubekov content to control rather than advance.
Tsubekov trying to mount his opponent but Teixeira defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsubekov controlling the action here.
Tsubekov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?
Tsubekov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tsubekov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tsubekov is looking to advance position but Teixeira won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Teixeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teixeira is being controlled here.
Tsubekov continues to stall.
Teixeira prevents Tsubekov from improving position.
Tsubekov is trying to get an arm triangle but Teixeira is defending well.
Teixeira being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov trying to control the position but Teixeira is working away.
Teixeira being controlled for a moment.
Tsubekov prevents Teixeira from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsubekov advances to mount.
Teixeira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Tsubekov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Teixeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsubekov leaning against his opponent.
Tsubekov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Teixeira stops a takedown attempt from Tsubekov.
Tsubekov blocks a body shot from Teixeira.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsubekov as Teixeira tries to tie him up.
Tsubekov is working for takedown but Teixeira is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teixeira after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Tsubekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsubekov tries to pull guard but Teixeira won't allow it.
Tsubekov is working for takedown but Teixeira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tsubekov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teixeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsubekov has Teixeira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teixeira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teixeira lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards.
The referee calls for Teixeira to work.
Tsubekov stalling.
Teixeira effectively controlling the action here.
Tsubekov trying to control the position but instead, Teixeira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsubekov into the cage.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the side of Tsubekov's head.
Teixeira has had enough of the clinch but Tsubekov keeps him there for the moment.
Teixeira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsubekov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rustam Tsubekov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira gets underhooks to prevent Tsubekov's takedown attempt.
Tsubekov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teixeira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Teixeira.
Tsubekov blocking some punches.
Teixeira tries to circle away but Tsubekov has him pinned against the cage.
Teixeira is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsubekov has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Teixeira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Teixeira is looking to control Tsubekov's arms but Tsubekov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teixeira has his back to the cage.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Tsubekov avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Teixeira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Teixeira.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Tsubekov is controlling him.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsubekov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teixeira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teixeira is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsubekov gets an underhook and turns Teixeira into the cage.
Teixeira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsubekov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsubekov prevents Teixeira from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsubekov wants a takedown but no success here.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Tsubekov is controlling him.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsubekov has Teixeira pressed against the cage.
Tsubekov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teixeira prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eder Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsubekov controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eder Teixeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsubekov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shug Skinner (ranked 4725 p4p, 4663 weight class) and Kubla Conn (ranked 547 p4p, 540 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 White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shug Skinner!
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, Kubla Conn!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conn connects with a body shot.
Skinner gets a clinch.
Skinner blocking some punches.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conn's defenses.
It looks like Kubla Conn has been cut.
Conn tries for a takedown but Skinner manages to get underhooks.
Conn letting Skinner take a breather here.
Skinner stalling.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Conn fails to land.
Conn is trying to break the clinch but Skinner is controlling him.
Conn has a couple of punches blocked by Skinner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Conn fails to land.
Conn wants to stall.
Conn swings wildly with an uppercut but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conn can't find room to land a body shot as Skinner controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Conn takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Conn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conn takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Kubla Conn's cut even more.
Skinner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Conn takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conn.
Conn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skinner has him pressed against the cage.
Skinner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conn pushes Skinner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner lands a hook that snaps the head of Conn backwards.
Skinner is stalling here.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conn's defenses.
Conn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skinner effectively controlling the action here.
Skinner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Conn fails to land.
Conn avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Conn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skinner controls his hands.
Conn looking to slow down the pace here.
Conn wants to break free but Skinner has control.
Conn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
The cut above Kubla Conn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Conn stalling in the clinch but Skinner improves position.
Conn throws a punch but it's blocked by Skinner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conn misses with a knee strike.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Conn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Conn throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Skinner.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Kubla Conn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Conn is trying to break the clinch but Skinner has him pressed against the cage.
Skinner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skinner is struggling to control the position.
Conn can't find room to land a body shot as Skinner controls the action.
Conn misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conn swings wildly with an uppercut but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Conn in his tracks for a moment.
Conn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kubla Conn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shug Skinner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Dredd (ranked 4579 p4p, 4574 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 528 p4p, 449 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, James Dredd!
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, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Dredd misses with the combination.
Dredd shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Dredd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Dredd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd misses the body punch
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dredd or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzgerald, which made it look bad.
Fitzgerald follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald leaves Dredd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dredd throws a body shot but no joy.
Dredd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
As Fitzgerald looks to move away, Dredd throws a big counter combo but Fitzgerald just gets out of the way.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Dredd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzgerald pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dredd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzgerald's waist but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dredd off to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fitzgerald - that will leave a mark!
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dredd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dredd fails with the takedown.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dredd.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dredd goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd pulls guard.
Fitzgerald stands up and waves to Dredd to follow him.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Dredd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Dredd ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
Dredd pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzgerald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzgerald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fitzgerald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dredd is proving hard to escape from.
Fitzgerald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dredd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzgerald defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dredd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dredd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Dredd.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Dredd misses the target.
Fitzgerald scores with a head kick. Dredd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Dredd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald unleashes a big counter combination but Dredd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Fitzgerald - just one landing.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dredd gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzgerald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dredd.
Dredd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
Dredd fails with the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that stops Dredd in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
James Dredd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Dredd goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
Dredd is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Dredd's arms but Dredd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzgerald has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Dredd jumps guard.
Fitzgerald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dredd's guard.
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Dredd is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dredd is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzgerald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dredd is tightening it up a little... Fitzgerald has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fitzgerald reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fitzgerald taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dredd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Dredd!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Chaos (ranked 4726 p4p, 4578 weight class) and Jake Dredd (ranked 471 p4p, 458 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 White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Captain Chaos!
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, Jake Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chaos backs up against the cage.
Chaos misses with a straight right.
Dredd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaos avoids it really well and circles away.
Chaos swings for the body but Dredd moves out of range.
Chaos misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaos circles away.
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chaos throws a lazy right hand but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Captain Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
Chaos lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Chaos.
It looks like Jake Dredd has been cut.
Dredd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dredd looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chaos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Dredd tries to get set, Chaos tries to push him back and clinch up but Dredd manages to avoid the attempt.
Captain Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Dredd.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chaos misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd needs to keep his hands up - Chaos had a free shot at his head there.
Chaos lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd walks into a left hand.
Dredd 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.
Chaos throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dredd clean off his feet! He's out cold! Chaos stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Chaos!
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