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Highland 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel San (ranked 6173 p4p, 6241 weight class) and Marcos Luizao (ranked 647 p4p, 654 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel San!
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, Marcos Luizao!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
San will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luizao punching from the bottom.
Luizao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Luizao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but San pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San is trying to work for a kimura but Luizao is defending well.
Luizao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is working for a kimura but Luizao is defending it quite comfortably.
Luizao looking for submissions off his back.
San is thwarting Luizao's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
San looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Luizao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luizao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luizao actively working from the bottom here.
Luizao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
San is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luizao sees it coming and defends easily.
San is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luizao sees it coming and defends easily.
San thows a huge punch but Luizao dodges it nicely.
San is working for a submission of some sort.
Luizao looking for submissions off his back.
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.
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Luizao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luizao is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luizao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luizao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Luizao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luizao is trying to get back to full guard.
San is working for a kimura but Luizao is defending it quite comfortably.
Luizao is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luizao looking for submissions off his back.
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luizao actively working from the bottom here.
San not landing any meaningful shots this time.
San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luizao's head.
Luizao regains full guard. Nicely done.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Luizao is retaining full guard.
San advances to half guard.
San thows a huge punch but Luizao dodges it nicely.
San is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luizao is just riding it out for now. San eventually gives up the hold.
San is breathing heavily.
Luizao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luizao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luizao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San advances to half guard.
Luizao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luizao actively working from the bottom here.
Luizao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but San pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel San dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luizao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
San feinted with a counter takedown.
San shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luizao counters with a nice double leg into side control. San won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San sneaks back into half guard.
Luizao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luizao pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luizao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
San looking for submissions off his back.
Luizao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luizao trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
Luizao blocks the strikes from San.
Luizao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luizao is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Luizao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. San doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luizao.
San tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Luizao.
San looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luizao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luizao seems to be working for a kimura but San defends the submission attempt.
San looking for submissions off his back.
Luizao is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Luizao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San actively working from the bottom here.
Luizao seems to be looking for submissions.
San is looking to improve his position.
Luizao is working for a submission of some sort.
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luizao pulls his head out easily.
Luizao prevents San from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luizao is working for a submission of some sort.
Luizao controlling the action here.
San is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Luizao is tapping! Great win for San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel San!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 5226 p4p, 6337 weight class) and Ryan Turnbull (ranked 638 p4p, 730 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frederic Bastiat!
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, Ryan Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turnbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Bastiat as Turnbull shoots in.
Turnbull dives in for a single leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turnbull has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Turnbull.
Turnbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastiat defends it nicely.
Bastiat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Bastiat forces Turnbull back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat has had enough of the clinch but Turnbull keeps him there for the moment.
Bastiat wants to break free but Turnbull has control.
Turnbull jumps into guard, dragging Bastiat to the mat.
Turnbull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bastiat manages to get himself to full guard.
Bastiat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turnbull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turnbull won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bastiat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turnbull on the ground.
Bastiat lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Turnbull won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bastiat is pulling down on Turnbull's head to control his posture.
Turnbull trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Bastiat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turnbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnbull preventing the sweep.
Bastiat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turnbull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turnbull.
Bastiat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turnbull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turnbull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bastiat is looking to stand up but Turnbull isn't so interested in that idea.
Bastiat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastiat clinches up with Turnbull and pushes him back against the cage.
Bastiat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turnbull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastiat avoids it.
Turnbull decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bastiat postures up in Turnbull's guard and throws a big left but Turnbull blocks it.
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turnbull 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! Bastiat rolls with it to try and escape but Turnbull cranks on the arm and Bastiat is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Turnbull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eder Teixeira (ranked 6097 p4p, 4599 weight class) and Steve Durbans (ranked 642 p4p, 554 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Eder Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Durbans!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira lands with a nice combination. Durbans backs away looking to recover.
Durbans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durbans throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut.
Teixeira lands a right hook to the body.
Durbans walks into a straight right hand from Teixeira.
Durbans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira throwing a counter right hand but Durbans manages to avoid it.
Durbans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the jaw 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!
Teixeira cracks Durbans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durbans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teixeira.
Durbans throws a jab but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira catches Durbans napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Durbans to the canvas!
 Durbans is rocked!
Durbans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durbans is still in real trouble! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Durbans seems to have recovered his senses.
Teixeira fakes the body blow, causing Durbans to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Durbans goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eder Teixeira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daron Acemoglu (ranked 4412 p4p, 6261 weight class) and Andre Good Boy (ranked 581 p4p, 724 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daron Acemoglu!
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, Andre Good Boy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Acemoglu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good Boy lands with a cross.
Good Boy misses with a shot to the body
and Acemoglu counters with a stiff right hand.
Good Boy misses with a low kick.
Andre Good Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good Boy lands with an overhand left.
Good Boy misses with a hook
and Acemoglu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Good Boy!
Good Boy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Acemoglu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acemoglu swings around for an armbar but Good Boy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Acemoglu's guard.
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acemoglu has control of Good Boy's left arm, preventing Good Boy from doing any damage.
Good Boy trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu is working hard here to advance position.
Good Boy trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acemoglu has Good Boy pulled in close to control his posture.
Good Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Acemoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acemoglu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good Boy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Acemoglu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Good Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Acemoglu pulls Good Boy in close to prevent any damage.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Acemoglu pulls Good Boy in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acemoglu.
Andre Good Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acemoglu throws a body shot but no joy.
Good Boy cracks Acemoglu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good Boy throws a leg kick
and Acemoglu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Acemoglu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Acemoglu is looking for submissions but instead, Good Boy has regained full guard.
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Good Boy's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Good Boy keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu postures up in Good Boy's guard and throws a big left but Good Boy blocks it.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Acemoglu is working Good Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Acemoglu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Good Boy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Acemoglu connects with a nice short shot to Good Boy's temple.
Acemoglu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Good Boy defends it well.
Acemoglu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Acemoglu is controlling the pace.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Good Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Good Boy throws a shot to the body.
Acemoglu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Acemoglu lands in his opponent's guard.
Good Boy keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Acemoglu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Acemoglu stands up over Good Boy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu tries to free his leg and advance position but Good Boy is retaining full guard.
Acemoglu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Good Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acemoglu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Acemoglu postures up in Good Boy's guard and throws a big left but Good Boy blocks it.
Good Boy keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Acemoglu is in close to Good Boy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu trying to control but Good Boy is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Good Boy's head.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Good Boy can do to turn this around?
Acemoglu throws an elbow that misses. Good Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acemoglu's guard. Nice move by Good Boy!
Acemoglu lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Good Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu seems keen to control Good Boy's posture.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good Boy trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu pulls Good Boy in to control the position.
Good Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acemoglu is keeping the position for now.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acemoglu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acemoglu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Good Boy's guard.
Good Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu throws a strike but Good Boy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Good Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acemoglu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Good Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Acemoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acemoglu keeping full guard, as Good Boy tries to pass.
Acemoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Good Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Acemoglu is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Good Boy preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good Boy connects with a body shot that sends Acemoglu's belly button to the back.
Acemoglu throws a looping overhand right but Good Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Acemoglu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Good Boy.
Acemoglu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Good Boy to the ground. Acemoglu is now in Good Boy's guard.
Good Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acemoglu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Good Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acemoglu looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Good Boy's brow.
Acemoglu is working Good Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Acemoglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Acemoglu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Good Boy is trying to hold Acemoglu in close to prevent damage but Acemoglu has managed to pass into half guard.
Acemoglu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu slips a nice elbow through Good Boy's hands, connecting with Good Boy's forehead.
Acemoglu is looking to advance position but Good Boy won't allow it.
Good Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Good Boy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Acemoglu wants to control but Good Boy is keeping him busy.
Acemoglu is looking for a kimura but Good Boy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Acemoglu to get the leverage.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Good Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Good Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Acemoglu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Good Boy defending well though.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Good Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Acemoglu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Acemoglu there.
Acemoglu is nestled in close to Good Boy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Acemoglu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acemoglu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Acemoglu drops an elbow to the side of Good Boy's head.
Acemoglu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daron Acemoglu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acemoglu, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daron Acemoglu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ootis Mims (ranked 5502 p4p, 4004 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 433 p4p, 359 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ootis Mims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mims's guard.
Jitsu passes into half guard.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mims defends it well.
Still in half guard, Jitsu seems content to control.
Mims wants to control but Jitsu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jitsu is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mims is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kerr (ranked 3863 p4p, 5087 weight class) and North Shore (ranked 436 p4p, 532 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, North Shore!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Shore tenderised Kerr's leg. Kerr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shore with a hook.
Shore misses with a combination
and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kerr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Shore keeps moving.
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore wants to stand up but Kerr is controlling him.
Kerr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerr landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shore can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Kerr works over Shore with some ground and pound from guard.
Kerr controlling from the top position.
Kerr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Shore blocks nicely.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Shore blocks nicely.
Kerr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Shore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
Kerr throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr lands a couple of elbows.
Kerr looking to pass the guard.
Kerr distracts Shore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kerr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerr is in close to Shore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kerr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr advances to half guard.
Kerr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kerr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
 It looks like North Shore has been cut.
Shore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shore defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shore is not content to let Kerr control the position.
Shore pushes Kerr off looking to stand but Kerr dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kerr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on North Shore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kerr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Kerr landing with the ground and pound.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shore keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr with a nice head shot there.
Kerr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kerr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr pushes down on Shore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kerr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shore is rocked!
Kerr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shore is still in real trouble! Can Kerr finish him?
Shore is breathing heavily.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shore defending well though.
Shore seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerr lands a big elbow - Shore is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kerr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kerr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ganny Kogir (ranked 2803 p4p, 3817 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 352 p4p, 477 weight class). Oliva has chosen Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) as his entrance music. Biscuit Oliva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218
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215
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ganny Kogir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kogir throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kogir counters with a left to the body.
Kogir lands with a nice combination. Oliva backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Kogir moved out of range nicely.
Kogir gets tackled into the cage by Oliva. Oliva maintains the clinch.
Kogir struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliva controls his hands.
Oliva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kogir or not.
Kogir prevents a body shot from Oliva.
Kogir blocks an uppercut.
Kogir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliva.
Kogir is breathing heavily.
Kogir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Oliva scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliva working aggressively here.
Oliva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliva.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Kogir is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogir tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Oh Kogir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva lands a shoulder strike.
Oliva dips a shoulder and cracks Kogir with a mighty uppercut! Kogir falls back against the cage and Oliva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kogir is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oliva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
A very excited looking Biscuit Oliva 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Lesnar (ranked 2239 p4p, 3349 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 261 p4p, 378 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Next Big Thing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses.
Lesnar clinches up with Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Lesnar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar wants to slow Fitzgerald down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it well and moves away.
Lesnar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Fitzgerald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lesnar clinches up with Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lesnar leaning against his opponent.
Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzgerald to the ground. Fitzgerald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar pushes Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Lesnar away but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lesnar has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lesnar leaning against his opponent.
Fitzgerald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Lesnar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fitzgerald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lesnar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Fitzgerald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Lesnar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lesnar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzgerald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar is standing up over Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald looks to escape but Lesnar dives into side control.
Lesnar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lesnar tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Fitzgerald controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzgerald is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lesnar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzgerald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Fitzgerald tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnar working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working Fitzgerald over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar working the head with strikes.
Lesnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lesnar.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lesnar is chipping away with strikes.
Fitzgerald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lesnar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
Lesnar has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage.
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fitzgerald won't be happy with that.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Fitzgerald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzgerald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar landing a few strikes.
Fitzgerald is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Fitzgerald's temple.
Fitzgerald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald being controlled for a moment.
Fitzgerald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lesnar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lesnar working Fitzgerald over with strikes here.
Lesnar lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar controlling the pace for now.
Titus Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fitzgerald looks a forlorn figure.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lesnar unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fitzgerald wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lesnar celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar!
After the fight, Titus Lesnar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dax Crumper (ranked 3981 p4p, 1928 weight class) and Kazuo Takashi (ranked 201 p4p, 108 weight class). Takashi has chosen 吉田兄弟 Rising as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140
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135
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dax Crumper!
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, Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi pushes Crumper up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takashi pulls guard successfully.
Takashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crumper.
Crumper is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tez’s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crumper tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crumper stands and throws Takashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takashi tries to bench press Crumper off him but Crumper keeps the position.
Crumper trying to control the position but Takashi is working away.
Crumper tries for a kimura but Takashi is defending well.
Takashi tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crumper controls the position.
Crumper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takashi is trying to control Crumper's posture but Crumper avoids it.
Crumper is trying to get an arm triangle but Takashi is defending well.
Crumper wants to control for a moment but Takashi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Takashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crumper.
Crumper trying to control from Takashi's half guard. Takashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crumper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crumper preventing the sweep.
Crumper wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crumper shoots in looking for a takedown. Takashi tries to sprawl out of it but Crumper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takashi moves into the clinch.
Takashi has Crumper pressed against the cage.
Takashi gets control of Crumper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Takashi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crumper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Crumper from controlling successfully.
Takashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crumper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crumper rushes Takashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Takashi.
Crumper tries to pull guard but Takashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crumper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crumper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takashi looking for a triangle here. Crumper is fighting it but it looks tight! Takashi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Crumper is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlunckr Diesel (ranked 2225 p4p, 2497 weight class) and Claudio Alves (ranked 258 p4p, 281 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Schlunckr Diesel!
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, Claudio Alves!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alves.
Diesel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Claudio Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with a jab.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diesel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alves.
Alves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diesel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alves is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel cracks Alves with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Alves falls to his knees and Diesel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
An out of breath Schlunckr Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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