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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Stahlgewitter (ranked 3647 p4p, 159 weight class) and Jabba Desilijic Tiure (ranked 3261 p4p, 144 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Stahlgewitter!
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, Jabba Desilijic Tiure!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desilijic Tiure takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stahlgewitter throws a nice looking combination but Desilijic Tiure bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desilijic Tiure throws a hook but Stahlgewitter blocks it.
Stahlgewitter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Desilijic Tiure misses with a right hand
and Stahlgewitter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jabba Desilijic Tiure has been cut.
Desilijic Tiure gets tackled into the cage by Stahlgewitter. Stahlgewitter maintains the clinch.
Stahlgewitter tries to break the clinch but Desilijic Tiure is controlling the position.
Stahlgewitter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stahlgewitter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Desilijic Tiure not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stahlgewitter wants to sweep but no luck.
Desilijic Tiure is fighting to break Stahlgewitter's control of his arms but Stahlgewitter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Desilijic Tiure wants to stand but Stahlgewitter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desilijic Tiure sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desilijic Tiure postures up.
Stahlgewitter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Desilijic Tiure looking to pass the guard.
Desilijic Tiure controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahlgewitter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desilijic Tiure is one step ahead there.
Stahlgewitter managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stahlgewitter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desilijic Tiure sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stahlgewitter is looking to land body kicks.
Desilijic Tiure moves out of range of the body kick from Stahlgewitter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Desilijic Tiure avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desilijic Tiure slips a jab and a cross from Stahlgewitter.
Stahlgewitter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Desilijic Tiure sprawls well. Desilijic Tiure wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stahlgewitter gets slowly back to his feet.
Desilijic Tiure tries to counter with a clinch but Stahlgewitter shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Stahlgewitter does no damage.
Desilijic Tiure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stahlgewitter throws out the jab.
Stahlgewitter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stahlgewitter drives through and clinches with Desilijic Tiure against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlgewitter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desilijic Tiure pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stahlgewitter misses with a double jab.
Stahlgewitter staying out of range there.
Stahlgewitter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stahlgewitter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desilijic Tiure gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desilijic Tiure working Stahlgewitter over with knees to the body.
Stahlgewitter is breathing heavily.
Stahlgewitter takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Hans Stahlgewitter has been cut.
Desilijic Tiure stalls.
A knee to the head by Desilijic Tiure.
Desilijic Tiure is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Desilijic Tiure lands a knee to the body.
Desilijic Tiure unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desilijic Tiure lands a good knee to the midsection. Stahlgewitter won't want to take too many of those.
Desilijic Tiure gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Desilijic Tiure stalling.
Desilijic Tiure with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hans Stahlgewitter's cut is getting worse.
Desilijic Tiure lands a damaging elbow.
Desilijic Tiure lands a damaging elbow.
Hans Stahlgewitter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Desilijic Tiure unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Desilijic Tiure comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Hans Stahlgewitter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Stahlgewitter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jabba Desilijic Tiure!
Jabba Desilijic Tiure 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 Lucas Pablo (ranked 8367 p4p, 626 weight class) and Rambo Machida (ranked 5632 p4p, 551 weight class). Lucas Pablo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Pablo!
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, Rambo Machida!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Pablo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pablo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Pablo shows good takedown defense.
Pablo tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pablo tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown but Pablo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pablo thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Pablo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pablo tries to clinch up.
Machida moves into the clinch.
Pablo misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida unleashes a big counter combination but Pablo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pablo thumps Machida with a low kick.
Machida dives in and grabs Pablo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pablo pushes down on Machida's head and hops out.
Pablo tries to clinch up.
Pablo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pablo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Pablo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pablo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pablo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Pablo blocks a leg kick.
Pablo cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo pulls guard successfully.
Machida wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Machida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pablo, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pablo leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pablo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pablo gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch.
Machida wants the takedown. Pablo is fighting it off but Machida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pablo's guard against the cage.
Machida wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Machida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pablo working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Pablo pulls Machida in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pablo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pablo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pablo!
Machida is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rambo Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machida rushes Pablo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machida jumps guard and drags Pablo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida, not yet.
Machida working for a triangle but Pablo defends it easily.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo scoring with some ground and pound.
Pablo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machida!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wants to take a breather but Pablo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Machida.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pablo controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Pablo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machida looking to sit in guard and control but Pablo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to hit a switch here but Pablo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machida there!
Machida working to try and regain half guard.
Pablo controlling his opponent.
Pablo looking to control but Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machida is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo landing strikes from the mount and Machida is in trouble!
Machida looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pablo has the hooks in. Machida is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pablo's arms.
Machida trying to control the position but Pablo manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is working for a rear naked choke. Machida is not defending it well and Pablo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Machida refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Machida's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Pablo!
A very excited looking Lucas Pablo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jormungand Bolverk (ranked 4359 p4p, 484 weight class) and Albert Melton (ranked 6627 p4p, 582 weight class). Albert Melton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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, Jormungand Bolverk!
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, Albert Melton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Melton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolverk is retaining full guard.
Melton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Melton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bolverk wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolverk controlling the position.
Melton wants to control from the top but Bolverk keeps moving.
Melton drops back looking for a leg! Bolverk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolverk manages to kick Melton off! Melton jumps back into Bolverk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Melton seems to have locked his on tight now - Bolverk screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Melton, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Albert Melton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiesto Turturro (ranked 4185 p4p, 412 weight class) and Stojan Kostic (ranked 2753 p4p, 305 weight class). Kostic has chosen Skabo - Mare batice as his entrance music. Tiesto Turturro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tiesto Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stojan Kostic!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro gets tackled into the cage by Kostic. Kostic maintains the clinch.
Turturro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kostic is trying to keep an underhook but Turturro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kostic is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Kostic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kostic is having none of it.
Kostic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kostic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Turturro rolls with it to try and escape but Kostic cranks on the arm and Turturro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stojan Kostic!
A very excited looking Stojan Kostic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 2936 p4p, 312 weight class) and Zabit Sharipov (ranked 3593 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zabit Sharipov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Bjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharipov.
Sharipov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bjornsson.
Sharipov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharipov blocks a jab.
Sharipov wants to counter with a clinch but Bjornsson pushes him away.
Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharipov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharipov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Sharipov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sharipov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bjornsson up against the cage.
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson manages to pull guard.
Bjornsson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sharipov is defending well. Bjornsson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sharipov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bjornsson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Savage (ranked 2828 p4p, 303 weight class) and Scar Ambe (ranked 1988 p4p, 233 weight class). Man Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Freakshow!. Ambe has chosen Gonna - The World is Yours as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Man Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scar Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Savage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ambe's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ambe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Man Savage tries to clinch up but Ambe circles away and keeps his distance.
Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Man Savage.
Man Savage throws a body punch but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ambe gets a double leg takedown into Man Savage's guard.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ambe.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man Savage is on top in guard.
Ambe is controlling Man Savage's posture.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambe is on top in guard.
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!
Ambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Man Savage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe is stalling in the full guard.
Ambe chips away with some ground and pound.
Ambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Man Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground.
Ambe is pushing down on Man Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Ambe has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Ambe passes to side control.
Man Savage taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ambe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Man Savage tries to buck Ambe off but Ambe is having none of it.
Man Savage parries the strikes from Ambe easily there. Ambe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man Savage to escape.
Man Savage on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ambe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Man Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ambe working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe controls the position from side control.
Man Savage dodges the ground and pound from Ambe.
Ambe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Man Savage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ambe controlling the position.
Man Savage dodges the ground and pound from Ambe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ambe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ambe advances to mount.
Ambe lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ambe controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Man Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ambe fails to land the takedown.
Man Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away.
Man Savage cracks Ambe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man Savage throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ambe shoots in but Man Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man Savage catches Ambe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man Savage has closed the distance and engaged Ambe in a clinch.
Ambe stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Man Savage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Savage.
Man Savage lands with a right to the head.
Ambe working Man Savage over with knees to the body.
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man Savage is defending well.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Ambe can't get the takedown.
Ambe lands a takedown into guard.
Man Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man Savage tries to get out of the position.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Man Savage is keeping the position.
Ambe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ambe lands a couple of digs.
Ambe cracks Man Savage with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there.
Ambe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ambe working some strikes from top position.
Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man Savage dips to his left and cracks Ambe with an uppercut!
Macho Man Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man Savage looks to land a combination but Ambe avoids it well.
Man Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ambe throws out the jab.
Man Savage tries to clinch up but Ambe circles away and keeps his distance.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ambe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man Savage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man Savage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Man Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ambe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Man Savage down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ambe or perhaps it was just good defense by Man Savage, which made it look bad.
Ambe fails to land with a series of punches.
Man Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Ambe.
Nice body punch from Man Savage.
Man Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man Savage lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe misses with a left hand
and Ambe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ambe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man Savage to score with a decent uppercut.
Man Savage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ambe has time to react.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Man Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ambe.
Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Savage stuffs the takedown attempt from Ambe. Ambe gets slowly back to his feet.
Man Savage cracks Ambe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Man Savage there.
Man Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Savage works Ambe's body with a nice hook.
Man Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ambe.
Ambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Man Savage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ambe is looking to clinch but Man Savage is avoiding it.
Man Savage throws a one two combo.
Man Savage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Savage lands a jab to the nose.
Ambe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage tests Ambe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambe at a distance.
Ambe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man Savage but Man Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man Savage is looking for a counter combo.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ambe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ambe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is taking a breather. Man Savage 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.
Ambe works his way into side control.
Macho Man Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe controlling the position.
Ambe cracks Man Savage with a big right hand but Man Savage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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.
Ambe tries for a kimura but Man Savage is defending well.
The referee asks Ambe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ambe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Man Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Man Savage is trying to control Ambe's posture but Ambe avoids it.
Man Savage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Man Savage's face as Ambe controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ambe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Macho Man Savage had this to say: 'Ohhh, yeaahhh!'.
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