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VIP 1: Opening Ceramony PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maia's choice of entrance music: Marcelo D2 - Desabafo. Hans Gruber had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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, Hans Gruber!
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, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gruber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruber.
Gruber misses with a two punch combination.
Maia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maia throws a body punch but Gruber moves out of range.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maia misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gruber counters with a two punch combo.
Gruber blocks a head kick by Maia.
Maia looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Gruber.
A punch combination from Maia misses.
Maia misses with a low kick.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maia misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gruber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Gruber counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hans Gruber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia avoids the body shot from Gruber.
Gruber throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gruber is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Gruber circles away and we're back to standing.
Gruber looks to land a combination but Maia avoids it well.
Gruber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gruber misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber dominated that round.
That's time! Gruber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gruber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demian Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maia looks to land a combination but Gruber avoids it well.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruber but Gruber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gruber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Gruber clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maia throws a nice looking combination but Gruber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Gruber.
Maia fails to land with a series of punches.
Hans Gruber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gruber clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Gruber. Those never looked like landing.
Maia looks to land a combination but Gruber avoids it well.
Gruber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maia lands a jab.
Hans Gruber is winning the standup battle so far.
Maia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gruber.
A combination from Gruber does no damage.
Gruber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gruber tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gruber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maia tries to keep at a distance but Gruber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gruber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maia misses with a head kick.
Maia throws a combination that misses
and Gruber counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Gruber.
Maia throws a leg kick that misses.
Maia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gruber is out of range and Maia settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Gruber throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Gruber has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
Gruber manages to break the clinch.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruber.
Maia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gruber blocks a head kick by Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with an uppercut.
Gruber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruber.
Maia throws a nice looking combination but Gruber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Maia misses.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gruber tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gruber to the ground. Gruber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Gruber sees coming a mile off.
Hans Gruber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gruber circles away quickly and effectively.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gruber counter with a right hand.
Gruber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gruber misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gruber does no damage.
Maia throws a low kick but Gruber avoids it.
Gruber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Gruber misses with a double jab.
Demian Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gruber is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Gruber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gruber 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Gruber!
After the big win, Hans Gruber made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tidal Wave Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Barry has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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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, Shawn Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fritz Larsson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsson defends it nicely.
Fritz Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsson is fending him off so far but Barry persists. Nope, Larsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Larsson tries to clinch but Barry is having none of it.
Larsson is looking to clinch.
Barry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Barry taking a breather.
Larsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larsson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Barry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsson.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Barry circles away.
Barry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larsson, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Larsson.
Barry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Larsson prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Larsson.
Barry is breathing heavily.
Larsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barry jumps guard but Larsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barry tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson lands with a light punch inside.
Larsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barry backwards.
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!
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barry throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Larsson.
Larsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsson.
Larsson cracks Barry with a nice body shot.
Larsson lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands with a light punch inside.
Larsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barry is rocked!
Larsson lands a big right hand! Barry is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fritz Larsson!
Fritz Larsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tidal Wave Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Island King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remmington Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris has chosen Pirates of the Caribean as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, The Island King!
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, Remmington Morris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
King in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Morris is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Island King!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Trinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charle Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anderson Trinaldo!
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, Charle Chance!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance clinches.
Chance cracks Trinaldo with a nice body shot.
Chance pushes Trinaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chance digs a right hand into Trinaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trinaldo's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chance pushes Trinaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chance lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trinaldo is breathing heavily.
Chance lands with a light punch inside.
Chance lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chance.
Chance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Chance.
A right hook to the body lands for Chance.
Chance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trinaldo is rocked!
Chance pushes Trinaldo against the cage. Chance is working some dirty boxing. Chance pushes off with a quick right hook! Trinaldo goes down! Trinaldo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Chance moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charle Chance!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charle Chance made sure he mentioned Tidal Wave Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sabastian Mephistopheles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quittin Hackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sabastian Mephistopheles!
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, Quittin Hackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mephistopheles pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mephistopheles to score with a decent uppercut.
Mephistopheles throws a lazy right hand but Hackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mephistopheles tries to score with a low kick but Hackson moves his leg out of the way.
Mephistopheles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hackson eats them both and turns towards Mephistopheles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Quittin Hackson has been cut.
Mephistopheles leaves Hackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sabastian Mephistopheles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quittin Hackson.
Mephistopheles throws a nice looking combination but Hackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabastian Mephistopheles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackson has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hackson.
The crowd cheers as Mephistopheles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackson doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hackson with that takedown attempt.
Mephistopheles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mephistopheles sprawls well. He's pushed Hackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mephistopheles throws a head kick but Hackson moves out of range.
Hackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hackson looks winded!
Hackson moves forwards but Mephistopheles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mephistopheles with a hook.
Hackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Mephistopheles misses with an uppercut.
Mephistopheles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hackson tries to avoid it but Mephistopheles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hackson to the ground. Hackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mephistopheles lands a jab to Hackson's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackson pushes Mephistopheles up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackson tries to pull guard but Mephistopheles won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackson tries to pull guard but Mephistopheles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mephistopheles tries to break the clinch but Hackson is controlling the position.
Hackson tries to pull guard but Mephistopheles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mephistopheles working hard to break the clinch.
Hackson keeps control of Mephistopheles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hackson tries to pull guard but Mephistopheles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mephistopheles tries to break the clinch but Hackson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mephistopheles has had enough of the clinch but Hackson keeps him there for the moment.
Mephistopheles can't get the takedown.
Mephistopheles is looking to break free of the clinch but Hackson has double underhooks.
Mephistopheles tries to break the clinch but Hackson is controlling the position.
Hackson is trying to drag Mephistopheles to the mat but Mephistopheles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hackson has a couple of punches blocked by Mephistopheles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mephistopheles uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mephistopheles advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackson is looking to regain half guard here but Mephistopheles keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabastian Mephistopheles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quittin Hackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hackson tries to clinch but Mephistopheles moves out of range.
Mephistopheles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mephistopheles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mephistopheles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mephistopheles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackson on the side of the head.
Mephistopheles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hackson is able to avoid easily.
Hackson closes the distance and clinches up with Mephistopheles, looking for a takedown. Hackson pushes Mephistopheles against the cage but Mephistopheles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mephistopheles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mephistopheles.
Hackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mephistopheles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackson throws out the jab.
Mephistopheles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hackson is defended easily by Mephistopheles.
Quittin Hackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mephistopheles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mephistopheles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mephistopheles.
Nice jab there from Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles scores with a body shot.
Sabastian Mephistopheles is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hackson closes the distance and pushes Mephistopheles back into the cage.
Hackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mephistopheles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hackson is fending him off so far but Mephistopheles persists. Nope, Hackson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabastian Mephistopheles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mephistopheles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mephistopheles looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackson is just out of range.
Hackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mephistopheles misses.
Hackson shoots in and drives through. Mephistopheles sprawls well.
Hackson is breathing heavily.
Hackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mephistopheles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mephistopheles lands a nice hook to Hackson's body. Hackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mephistopheles stuffs the takedown.
Mephistopheles misses with a double jab.
Mephistopheles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mephistopheles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hackson circles away.
Hackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles tries to sprawl out of it but Hackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hackson tries to avoid it but Mephistopheles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hackson to the ground. Hackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mephistopheles pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mephistopheles swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackson.
Mephistopheles lands with a hook. Hackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mephistopheles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mephistopheles shoots in but no luck this time.
Mephistopheles avoids the head kick by Hackson.
Mephistopheles cracks Hackson with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackson slips a jab from Mephistopheles.
Hackson dives in and grabs Mephistopheles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles pushes down on Hackson's head and hops out.
Mephistopheles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mephistopheles 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.
Hackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mephistopheles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mephistopheles throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mephistopheles shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabastian Mephistopheles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quittin Hackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Mephistopheles blocks a head kick by Hackson.
Mephistopheles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mephistopheles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mephistopheles misses with a left hand
and Hackson counters with a nice body shot.
Hackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mephistopheles is fending him off so far but Hackson persists. Nope, Mephistopheles circles away and we're back to standing.
Mephistopheles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mephistopheles lands with a shot to the body.
Mephistopheles throws a series of punches but Hackson avoids them all with ease.
Hackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mephistopheles misses with a wild body shot.
Hackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mephistopheles as he jumps to the side.
Sabastian Mephistopheles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quittin Hackson.
Mephistopheles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles shoots in for a takedown but Hackson shows good takedown defense.
Mephistopheles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackson tries to clinch there but Mephistopheles circles away.
Hackson stuffs the takedown.
Hackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mephistopheles shoots in for a takedown but Hackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackson shoots in but Mephistopheles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mephistopheles's efforts to push away.
Hackson taking a breather.
Mephistopheles wants to break free but Hackson has control.
Hackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mephistopheles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mephistopheles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mephistopheles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles throws a leg kick but Hackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hackson throws a body punch but Mephistopheles moves out of range.
Hackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mephistopheles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hackson scrambles back to his feet.
Hackson throws the kick towards the body but Mephistopheles avoids it.
Hackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mephistopheles fails with a takedown attempt.
Hackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackson.
Hackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles tries to sprawl out of it but Hackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mephistopheles's waist but Mephistopheles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hackson off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles has a takedown stuffed.
Hackson rushes Mephistopheles and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mephistopheles is trying to push Hackson away but Hackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hackson is trying to pull guard but Mephistopheles has him pressed against the cage.
Mephistopheles is looking for a takedown.
Hackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mephistopheles misses with a few strikes there.
Mephistopheles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quittin Hackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabastian Mephistopheles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabastian Mephistopheles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mephistopheles, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabastian Mephistopheles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dariush Reinald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Connor's entrance music is You'll Never Beat The Irish. A fine choice. 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 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, Liam O Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dariush Reinald!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinald tries to clinch up but O Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
O Connor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Connor lands a nice shot to the body.
O Connor manages to break the clinch.
Reinald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Connor defends it nicely.
O Connor has Reinald up against the cage in a clinch.
Reinald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Connor lands a nice uppercut.
O Connor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinald.
O Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Connor digs a good hook to Reinald's body.
O Connor moves into range and clinches up with Reinald.
O Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Connor darts in and clinches Reinald up against the cage.
O Connor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reinald up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Connor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reinald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Connor's elbow.
O Connor lands a shoulder strike.
Reinald can't find room to land a body shot as O Connor controls the action.
O Connor prevents Reinald from breaking the clinch.
Reinald letting O Connor take a breather here.
O Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reinald.
O Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from O Connor lands.
O Connor connects with a single shot there.
O Connor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reinald looks winded!
O Connor wants to get back to his feet but Reinald passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Connor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reinald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinald trying to control the position from guard on top but O Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Connor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reinald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reinald is sitting in close to O Connor's body. O Connor has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reinald is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reinald is tapping! That was a very nice submission by O Connor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liam O Connor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Liam O Connor waved his t-shirt featuring Tidal Wave Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Jeyaratnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Wingell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wingell has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Iain Wingell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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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, Rasmus Jeyaratnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iain Wingell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeyaratnam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wingell looks winded!
Wingell is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Wingell. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Jeyaratnam blocks the low kick.
Good work by Wingell as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wingell 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 Jeyaratnam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jeyaratnam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jeyaratnam misses with a looping left.
Jeyaratnam wants to slow Wingell down by chopping away at his legs.
Wingell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeyaratnam.
Wingell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Iain Wingell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeyaratnam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeyaratnam misses the target.
Jeyaratnam throws a low kick, looking for Wingell's leg but Wingell calmly moves out of range.
Wingell slips a straight right by Jeyaratnam.
Jeyaratnam throws a jab but it's blocked by Wingell.
Jeyaratnam wants to land a leg kick but Wingell is out of range.
Wingell misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeyaratnam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wingell slips a straight right by Jeyaratnam.
Jeyaratnam jabs Wingell right on the nose. Wingell blinks but takes it well.
Jeyaratnam drives through with a takedown into Wingell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jeyaratnam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jeyaratnam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wingell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jeyaratnam is controlling him.
Jeyaratnam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jeyaratnam landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeyaratnam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jeyaratnam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wingell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jeyaratnam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jeyaratnam gets to his feet and stands over Wingell, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wingell felt that one! Jeyaratnam unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wingell from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasmus Jeyaratnam!
Rasmus Jeyaratnam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Rabago has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Marshall's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luke Marshall!
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, Thomas Rabago!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall.
Marshall with a nice cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall as he connects with a hook.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rabago throws a hook but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall connects with a jab.
Rabago doesn't manage to clinch there - Marshall circles away.
Rabago throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
Rabago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marshall throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Marshall thuds a left hand into Rabago's body.
Marshall cracks Rabago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rabago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rabago.
A combination from Rabago does no damage.
Rabago throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
Marshall tests Rabago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rabago throws out the jab.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabago looks winded!
Rabago throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Rabago throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marshall lands a jab-cross combination.
Rabago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshall.
Marshall scores with a sloppy right hand. Rabago should have avoided that one.
Marshall looks to land a combination. Rabago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.
Marshall with a hook.
Marshall scores with a hook to the body. Rabago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marshall lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Marshall does no damage.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
A jab from Marshall finds it's way through Rabago's defenses.
Marshall lunges at Rabago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rabago's hand.
Marshall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marshall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rabago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marshall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marshall lands a body shot.
Marshall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall works the jab nicely.
Rabago takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Marshall.
Marshall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marshall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marshall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rabago on the side of the head.
Marshall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rabago backs up against the cage.
Marshall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rabago on the side of the head.
Marshall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marshall lands a really nice looking cross but Rabago seems unphased.
Rabago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall throws out a powerful jab.
Rabago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rabago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marshall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rabago scrambles back to his feet.
Rabago is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marshall.
Rabago tries to clinch there but Marshall circles away.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rabago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rabago takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rabago's hands.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
Good shot there by Marshall.
Good exchange - Marshall coming out on top.
Marshall digs a good body shot into Rabago's ribs.
Rabago walks into a stiff left hand from Marshall.
Marshall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rabago walks into a straight right hand from Marshall.
Rabago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rabago there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rabago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luke Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rabago.
Rabago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rabago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marshall tests Rabago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rabago on the side of the head.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabago.
Marshall is working the combinations to good effect here.
Marshall jabs Rabago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rabago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.
Marshall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Marshall. That snapped Rabago's head back.
Marshall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Rabago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marshall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rabago.
Rabago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.
Rabago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Marshall cracks Rabago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Marshall.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Rabago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Marshall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marshall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marshall lands a two punch combo.
Rabago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rabago doesn't seem phased though.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marshall but Marshall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marshall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rabago in his tracks.
Marshall lands with an uppercut that bounces Rabago off the cage and back into range.
Rabago throws a right and a left that Marshall avoids nicely.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rabago at a distance.
Marshall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rabago's head.
Marshall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marshall stuns Rabago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marshall stuns Rabago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rabago is breathing heavily.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marshall dips to his left and cracks Rabago with an uppercut!
Marshall cracks Rabago with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshall.
Marshall throws a one two combo.
Rabago drops his hands momentarily and Marshall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marshall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luke Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marshall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rabago scrambles back to his feet.
Luke Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Marshall.
Rabago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luke Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rabago back to the cage. Marshall follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marshall throws out a powerful jab.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Rabago knows he should have avoided that one.
Rabago tries to move into range but Marshall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabago doesn't seem bothered though.
Marshall connects with a single shot there.
Marshall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marshall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rabago moves forwards but Marshall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marshall with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands with a good body shot.
Rabago walks into a left hand.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rabago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rabago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshall.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Marshall.
Marshall works over Rabago's head and body with a nice combination.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabago can do to turn this around?
Marshall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rabago wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Rabago takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall sizes up Rabago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Marshall scores with a nice strike.
Marshall misses with a wild combination.
Rabago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshall.
Marshall scores with a hook to the body. Rabago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marshall swings for the body but Rabago moves out of range.
Marshall lands a jab-cross combination.
Rabago throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marshall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Marshall lands with a nice combination. Rabago backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall lands with a hook. Rabago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
Rabago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshall 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.
Rabago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rabago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A right-left combo lands from Marshall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marshall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marshall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rabago at a distance.
Marshall digs a good hook to Rabago's body.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Marshall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rabago misses with a few strikes there.
Rabago misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Rabago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rabago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marshall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Marshall dips to his left and cracks Rabago with an uppercut!
Marshall connects with the punch.
Marshall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rabago doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marshall.
Rabago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marshall lunges at Rabago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rabago's hand.
Rabago doesn't manage to clinch there - Marshall circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marshall throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Marshall.
Marshall connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall throws a combination. Rabago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabago.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Marshall with a jab.
Marshall lands a jab.
Marshall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marshall lands the left hand.
Marshall connects with a jab.
Marshall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marshall, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Marshall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marshall lands with a nice combination. Rabago backs away looking to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Marshall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marshall.
Rabago misses with a few strikes there.
Marshall tests Rabago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rabago at a distance.
Rabago walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Marshall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marshall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marshall connects with a crisp jab.
Marshall connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marshall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rabago circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabago tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Marshall.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Rabago tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabago takes one on the button.
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.
Rabago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marshall scores with a nice right hand.
Marshall lands a jab to the head.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rabago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marshall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rabago momentarily.
Marshall lands a jab-cross combination.
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Marshall misses.
Marshall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marshall.
Marshall lands a nice looking body shot.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Rabago moves away and avoids it.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Marshall looks to land a combination. Rabago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rabago.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Marshall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rabago.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago misses with a straight left.
Marshall tests Rabago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall works over Rabago's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Marshall!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luke Marshall thanked Tidal Wave Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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