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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauli Tasvetet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor McMurder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Tauli Tasvetet!
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, Trevor McMurder!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasvetet scores with a sloppy right hand. McMurder should have avoided that one.
Tauli Tasvetet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasvetet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tasvetet has McMurder up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tasvetet.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet digs a right hand into McMurder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McMurder's gas tank.
Tasvetet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMurder misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMurder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMurder's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tasvetet.
McMurder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tasvetet avoids it.
Tasvetet has a couple of punches blocked by McMurder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tasvetet.
McMurder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMurder jumps into guard, dragging Tasvetet to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McMurder can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurder wants to sweep but no luck.
Tasvetet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tasvetet controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurder striking from the bottom here.
Tasvetet preventing the sweep.
Tasvetet stands and throws McMurder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McMurder prevents Tasvetet from moving into mount.
McMurder is looking for a sweep.
McMurder prevents Tasvetet from improving position.
McMurder tries to buck Tasvetet off but Tasvetet is having none of it.
Tasvetet tries to move into full mount but can't pass McMurder's legs.
McMurder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tasvetet staying calm.
McMurder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tasvetet off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurder is trying to stick to Tasvetet's back but Tasvetet is turning into McMurder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McMurder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tasvetet.
Tasvetet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tasvetet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tasvetet wants to control from the top but McMurder keeps moving.
Tasvetet stands and throws McMurder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McMurder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McMurder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McMurder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasvetet postures up.
Tasvetet stopping the sweep attempt from McMurder.
McMurder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tasvetet won't allow McMurder to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurder 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.
Tasvetet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tasvetet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMurder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tasvetet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McMurder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McMurder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McMurder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McMurder is working Tasvetet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tasvetet keeping moving, preventing McMurder from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMurder with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMurder throws a big elbow that misses.
McMurder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMurder with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMurder landing with the ground and pound.
McMurder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasvetet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMurder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMurder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMurder trying to control but Tasvetet is working from the bottom.
Tasvetet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Tauli Tasvetet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tasvetet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMurder.
McMurder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tasvetet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tasvetet working aggressively here.
McMurder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tasvetet clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tasvetet breaks McMurder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tasvetet trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tasvetet here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McMurder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tasvetet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tasvetet trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasvetet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tasvetet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMurder can do to turn this around?
Tasvetet connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tasvetet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasvetet clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMurder.
Tasvetet working aggressively here.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
McMurder fails to pull guard.
McMurder lands with a light punch inside.
Tasvetet throws a punch but it's blocked by McMurder.
McMurder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tasvetet has a couple of punches blocked by McMurder.
Tasvetet misses with some punches.
McMurder blocks a body shot from Tasvetet.
Tasvetet misses with the head strike.
McMurder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tasvetet.
McMurder pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurder wants to sweep here but Tasvetet controlling him for the moment.
Trevor McMurder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tasvetet trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasvetet won't allow McMurder to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMurder is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tasvetet is keeping the position for now.
Tasvetet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McMurder stopping the sweep attempt from Tasvetet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMurder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMurder throws a big elbow that misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McMurder has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McMurder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMurder wants to control from the top but Tasvetet keeps moving.
McMurder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMurder trying to control but Tasvetet is working from the bottom.
McMurder looking to sit in guard and control but Tasvetet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McMurder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tasvetet is trying to control the position but McMurder postures up.
Tasvetet keeping moving, preventing McMurder from controlling successfully.
Tasvetet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurder trying to control but Tasvetet is working from the bottom.
McMurder is looking to work some ground and pound but Tasvetet has wrist control.
McMurder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tasvetet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McMurder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tasvetet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMurder slips nicely into half guard.
McMurder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMurder lands a nice short elbow.
McMurder working over Tasvetet with some ground and pound. Tasvetet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tasvetet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMurder.
McMurder is looking to advance position but Tasvetet won't allow it.
McMurder thows a huge punch but Tasvetet dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tauli Tasvetet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McMurder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tasvetet lands with an overhand left.
Tasvetet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tasvetet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasvetet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMurder's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasvetet.
McMurder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tasvetet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tasvetet swings wildly with an uppercut but McMurder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasvetet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMurder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasvetet misses with the head strike.
McMurder pushes off an throws an elbow but Tasvetet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tasvetet scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMurder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tasvetet working aggressively here.
McMurder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tasvetet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasvetet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tasvetet lands with an uppercut that bounces McMurder off the cage and back into range.
McMurder gets tackled into the cage by Tasvetet. Tasvetet maintains the clinch.
Tasvetet avoiding damage as McMurder throws knees to the body.
McMurder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMurder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMurder jumps guard but Tasvetet stands there with McMurder around his waist. McMurder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tauli Tasvetet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor McMurder.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McMurder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Tasvetet.
McMurder has Tasvetet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tasvetet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trevor McMurder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasvetet has a couple of punches blocked by McMurder.
Tauli Tasvetet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tasvetet misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tasvetet fails to land.
McMurder misses with a knee strike.
McMurder tries to pull guard but Tasvetet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McMurder tries a body shot but Tasvetet blocks it.
Tasvetet misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tasvetet lands with a left to the head.
Tasvetet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tasvetet misses with some punches.
Tasvetet swings wildly with an uppercut but McMurder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasvetet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tasvetet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tasvetet throws a head punch that misses.
Tasvetet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMurder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMurder has picked Tasvetet up - he's going for a ride! McMurder dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasvetet tries to kick McMurder off but McMurder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tasvetet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tasvetet.
Tasvetet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tasvetet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurder.
McMurder preventing the sweep.
McMurder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tasvetet looking for a sweep. Not yet Tasvetet, not yet.
McMurder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tasvetet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tasvetet pulls McMurder in close to his closed guard and prevents McMurder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tasvetet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McMurder is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McMurder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McMurder pushing down on Tasvetet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tasvetet trying to hold on to McMurder's head to control him but McMurder postures up.
McMurder throwing shots but Tasvetet is blocking nicely.
McMurder is looking to advance position but Tasvetet won't allow it.
Tasvetet wants to control but McMurder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McMurder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tasvetet trying to control here.
Nice strikes from McMurder there.
McMurder slips a nice elbow through Tasvetet's hands, connecting with Tasvetet's forehead.
McMurder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMurder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tauli Tasvetet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tasvetet, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tauli Tasvetet!
An out of breath Tauli Tasvetet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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