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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AJ Gardener (ranked 25175 p4p, 24965 weight class) and Jack Palmer (ranked 531 p4p, 489 weight class). Jack Palmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, AJ Gardener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Palmer!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardener scores with a takedown into Palmer's guard.
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Gardener pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gardener's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gardener trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gardener working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardener stops Palmer from standing up.
Gardener trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Gardener slips an elbow through the middle.
Gardener passes Palmer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gardener is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer has hold of Gardener's hands but Gardener slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gardener throwing shots but Palmer is blocking nicely.
Palmer wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
Gardener has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gardener working the head and body with strikes.
Palmer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palmer has hold of Gardener's hands but Gardener slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gardener looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palmer is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Gardener frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gardener has hold of Palmer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Palmer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Palmer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gardener putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gardener 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.
Gardener raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gardener lands a big shot there that rocks Palmer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Palmer is bucking up trying to escape but Gardener cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gardener landing strikes from the mount and Palmer is in trouble!
The referee warns Palmer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gardener is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Palmer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardener looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Palmer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Palmer tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gardener jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Palmer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gardener goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gardener's guard! Nice work there by Palmer!
Gardener is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Gardener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardener tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is fighting to break Gardener's control of his arms but Gardener is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gardener has his feet on Palmer's thighs here. He's pushed Palmer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Palmer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Renew my contract!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Loens (ranked 24995 p4p, 5445 weight class) and Ralph Hignett (ranked 497 p4p, 427 weight class). Loens comes to the cage accompanied by MMA Entrance Music / Justin Gaethje. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudy Loens!
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, Ralph Hignett !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hignett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loens looks to throw the jab but Hignett is out of range.
Hignett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loens misses with a kick to the body.
Hignett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loens defends it nicely.
Loens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hignett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loens scrambles back to his feet.
Hignett misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hignett is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hignett stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Loens to get to his feet.
Rudy Loens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hignett looks to land a right hand but Loens moved out of range.
Loens tries to counter with a takedown but Hignett is quick to defend against it.
Loens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rudy Loens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loens tries to keep at a distance but Hignett has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hignett .
Hignett prevents Loens from breaking the clinch.
Hignett tries to land a knee to the head but Loens blocks with his arms.
Hignett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Loens misses.
Loens misses with a combination
and Hignett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Hignett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hignett escapes and gets back to his feet.
Loens just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hignett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rudy Loens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hignett .
Loens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hignett throws a one two combo.
Loens thows a body kick. Hignett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hignett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hignett throws a strike but Loens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hignett is striking from the bottom but Loens uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hignett keeping hold of Loens's head, controlling as best he can.
Hignett is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hignett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loens stuffs the takedown.
Hignett looks winded!
Loens cracks Hignett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loens lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loens stalks Hignett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hignett 's face. Hignett staggers backwards, shaken.
Hignett shoots in and gets a takedown into Loens's guard.
Hignett gets to his feet. Loens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Loens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hignett .
Hignett misses with a takedown attempt - Loens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loens throws a right hand that Hignett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hignett also avoids with ease.
Loens delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Loens will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Loens looks to land a combination but Hignett avoids it well.
Loens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hignett .
Hignett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rudy Loens is winning the standup battle so far.
Loens tries a head kick but it misses.
Hignett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Loens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Loens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hignett .
Loens works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hignett fails with the takedown.
Rudy Loens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hignett .
Hignett is breathing heavily.
Hignett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hignett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hignett .
Loens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hignett can do to turn this around?
Loens tries to clinch but Hignett is having none of it.
Hignett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loens clinches with his opponent.
Hignett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hignett breaks from the clinch.
Loens rushes Hignett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Loens manages to break the clinch.
Loens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Loens cracks Hignett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hignett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Loens
and Hignett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Loens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hignett .
Loens throws a series of punches but Hignett avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hignett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hignett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Loens!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hignett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hignett throwing strikes but Loens manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Loens stands up and beckons Hignett to his feet.
Rudy Loens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hignett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Loens scoring well with a low kick there.
Loens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Loens duly obliges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loens.
Loens misses with the combination.
Hignett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hignett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loens throws a head kick that misses.
Hignett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Loens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loens throws a series of punches but Hignett moves out of range.
Loens lands with a kick to the ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Loens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hignett takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hignett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hignett is looking to clinch but Loens is avoiding it.
Hignett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loens swivels and escapes.
Loens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Loens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hignett moves out of range of the body kick.
Hignett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loens defends it nicely.
Loens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loens wants to clinch up but Hignett keeps it at a distance.
Hignett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loens lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Loens dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Loens lands a jab-cross combination.
Hignett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hignett moves into range and clinches up with Loens.
Loens is pressed up against the cage. Hignett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loens down to the mat. Loens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loens swinging wildly here.
Loens misses with a two punch combination.
As Loens backs off Hignett throws a huge counter combo but Loens manages to avoid it all.
Loens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ralph Hignett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loens wants to stand but Hignett is controlling the position.
Hignett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hignett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loens throws a body kick that misses
and Hignett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Loens is trying to escape back to his feet but Hignett uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hignett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hignett working the head with strikes.
Loens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hignett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on Hignett 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loens pushes Hignett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hignett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Loens is not content to let Hignett control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hignett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hignett tries to control but Loens wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hignett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Loens'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.
Hignett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Loens in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hignett won't let Loens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hignett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loens hang on?
Hignett stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hignett clinches up with Loens and pushes him back against the cage.
Loens trying to stall but Hignett improves his position.
Loens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hignett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loens is defending well.
Loens breaks from the clinch.
Loens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Loens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hignett takes a swing at Loens's ribcage but misses.
Hignett slips under a jab from Loens.
Loens tries to score with a low kick but Hignett moves his leg out of the way.
Hignett shoots in for a takedown but Loens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rudy Loens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hignett .
Hignett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loens but Loens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loens throws a series of punches but Hignett moves out of range.
Hignett shoots in for a takedown but Loens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ralph Hignett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Loens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Hignett . Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Hignett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Loens!
Rudy Loens made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A big thanks to the Highland organisation for having the chance fighting here tonight. Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me, without you all I could not win. Thanks again and i'll be back, you'r the best.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skinn Harris (ranked 25061 p4p, 3360 weight class) and Walter Waters (ranked 493 p4p, 316 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skinn Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Walter Waters!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Waters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters thuds his right hand into Harris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Waters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waters connects with a body shot.
Waters misses with a looping right.
Waters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris jabs Waters right on the nose. Waters blinks but takes it well.
Waters is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Waters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Waters forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Waters struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Waters lands a body punch.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Waters lands a nice uppercut.
Waters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waters misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waters pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris prevents a body shot from Waters.
Waters swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Waters fails to land.
Waters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waters misses with a body punch.
Waters misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters works on Harris's body with a couple of short punches.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waters working aggressively here.
Waters works on Harris's body with a couple of short punches.
Waters misses with some punches.
Waters lands a shoulder strike.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
Waters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waters misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
Waters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Waters controls his hands.
Waters misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Waters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Waters.
Waters working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris tries to work over Waters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waters misses with the head strike.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waters swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
We've been informed that Waters has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Waters pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waters swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waters digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Waters lands an uppercut.
Waters digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Waters lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waters.
Waters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Waters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Waters lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Waters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harris lands with a cross.
Waters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waters scores with a body shot.
Waters has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Waters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Waters fails to land.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Waters pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waters lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Waters misses with a punch on the inside.
Waters lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waters pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walter Waters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris blocks a body shot from Waters.
Waters misses with some punches.
Waters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Waters tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waters misses with some punches.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waters's elbow.
Waters softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Waters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waters lands a shoulder strike.
Waters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Waters.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris is trying to break free.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris wants to break free but Waters has control.
Waters throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris prevents a body shot from Waters.
Waters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Waters misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Waters lands a shot to the body.
Waters lands with a short shot to the head.
Waters misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waters.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Waters misses with the head strike.
Waters misses with a punch to the body.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Waters's head.
Waters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waters throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Waters lands with a left to the head.
Waters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Waters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Waters looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Waters scores with a three punch combo!
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
Waters tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waters slips under a jab from Harris.
Nice shot by Waters.
 Harris is rocked!
A jab lands there for Harris.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waters throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters gets a clinch.
Waters working aggressively here.
Harris seems to have got his legs back now.
Waters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waters lands a right hand.
Waters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waters misses with the head strike.
Waters tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Waters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waters.
Waters tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Waters back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
Waters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
Waters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Waters.
Waters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
Waters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waters cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Waters struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Waters feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Waters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waters moves away.
Walter Waters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Waters staying out of range there.
Waters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Waters is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Waters is looking to clinch.
Waters takes the fight into the clinch.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Waters.
Walter Waters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris prevents a body shot from Waters.
A short right from Waters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Waters lands a shoulder strike.
Waters scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Waters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waters has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Waters!
A relieved looking Walter Waters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Schultz (ranked 2963 p4p, 2512 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 176 p4p, 152 weight class). The key to victory for Oliver Schultz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz connects with a body shot.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Schultz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Schultz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Schultz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
Oliver Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultz to the ground. Schultz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Schultz sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Schultz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schultz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Schultz circles away easily
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schultz lands a big right hand that sends Henderson crashing to the mat! Schultz stays standing though and waves Henderson back to his feet!
 Henderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Schultz counters with a big left hand that crumples Henderson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Schultz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Shark (ranked 2330 p4p, 2668 weight class) and Joshua Spotter (ranked 318 p4p, 362 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joshua Spotter!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark shoots in for a double leg but Spotter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spotter moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shark connects with a nice looking jab.
Spotter throws a right hand that Shark ducks under and follows up with a left that Shark also avoids with ease.
Spotter scores with the left hand. Shark knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Spotter misses the target.
Shark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Spotter.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Spotter.
Shark blocks a jab.
Oooooh!!! Spotter has knocked Shark down with a huge combo! Spotter steps away and waves a wobbly Shark back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shark is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spotter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spotter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spotter tries to roll over but Shark keeps him under control.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.
Shark trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spotter is trying to get back to full guard.
Spotter wants to get back to his feet.
Shark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spotter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shark controlling the pace.
Shark is thwarting Spotter's attempts to control the position.
Shark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Spotter is just out of range.
Spotter throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
Shark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spotter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spotter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shark, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spotter wanted to stand there but Shark had control of the position.
Shark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spotter is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shark trying to control the position.
Shark looking for a triangle here. Spotter is fighting it but it looks tight! Shark pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Spotter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Larry Shark!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Shields (ranked 2052 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Caligola Daskalakis (ranked 202 p4p, 254 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caligola Daskalakis!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daskalakis moves into the clinch.
Shields dodges an elbow strike from Daskalakis.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daskalakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daskalakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Calvin Shields has been cut.
Daskalakis throws an elbow but it misses.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Shields blocks a body shot from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis throws an elbow that misses.
Daskalakis tries a body shot but Shields blocks it.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daskalakis prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daskalakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daskalakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Daskalakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Daskalakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shields works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daskalakis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daskalakis 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.
Shields's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Daskalakis 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.
Daskalakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daskalakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
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.
Daskalakis being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daskalakis closes the distance and clinches.
Daskalakis stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields is trying to drag Daskalakis to the mat but Daskalakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shields has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daskalakis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daskalakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Shields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daskalakis after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daskalakis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daskalakis wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daskalakis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shields is in Daskalakis's guard.
Shields throws an elbow that misses. Daskalakis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shields's guard. Nice move by Daskalakis!
Daskalakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields wants to sweep here but Daskalakis controlling him for the moment.
Shields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daskalakis throws a strike but Shields rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Daskalakis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daskalakis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daskalakis winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Daskalakis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shields with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Daskalakis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been informed that Daskalakis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shields tries to get out of the position.
Daskalakis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Daskalakis.
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!
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis tries to pass to full mount but Shields defends it.
Daskalakis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daskalakis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daskalakis looks to land a strike but Shields avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Daskalakis is working Shields over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shields is pulling down on Daskalakis's head. It's preventing any offense from Daskalakis, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caligola Daskalakis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Shields's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shields manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daskalakis on his heels. He'll look to pass Daskalakis's guard now, I'm sure.
Daskalakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
Shields wants to control from the top but Daskalakis keeps moving.
Daskalakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields postures up in Daskalakis's guard and throws a big left but Daskalakis blocks it.
Daskalakis keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalakis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Calvin Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daskalakis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daskalakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daskalakis wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daskalakis manages to get himself to full guard.
Daskalakis keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daskalakis wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Daskalakis blocks nicely.
Daskalakis 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.
Shields trying to control but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Daskalakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields works over Daskalakis with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shields wants to control from the top but Daskalakis keeps moving.
Shields controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shields scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
Daskalakis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control the position but Daskalakis is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daskalakis tries to improve position but can't.
Daskalakis defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields working the ground and pound from side control.
Daskalakis is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Shields dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Shields's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daskalakis pinned against the cage. Daskalakis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daskalakis avoids it really well and circles away.
Daskalakis closes the distance and clinches.
Daskalakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daskalakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shields blocks an elbow strike from Daskalakis.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daskalakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Calvin Shields's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is working for takedown but Daskalakis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daskalakis tries to throw a body punch but Shields avoids it by throwing Daskalakis back against the cage.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daskalakis prevents it.
Shields tries for a takedown but Daskalakis manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daskalakis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalakis scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Calvin Shields's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Daskalakis lands an elbow inside.
Daskalakis lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daskalakis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daskalakis moves into range and clinches up with Shields.
Daskalakis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daskalakis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daskalakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Calvin Shields's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Shields is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvin Shields's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Caligola Daskalakis!
A victorious Caligola Daskalakis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vercetti (ranked 3539 p4p, 1677 weight class) and KJ Wassermann (ranked 412 p4p, 219 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Vercetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Wassermann!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti throws a jab when Wassermann was well out of range.
Vercetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wassermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vercetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Wassermann counters with a left to the body.
Wassermann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vercetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Wassermann misses.
The crowd cheers as Vercetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wassermann doesn't seem phased though.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
Vercetti misses with a hook
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vercetti clinches with his opponent.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Vercetti controls the action.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vercetti lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vercetti trying to land knees to the body.
Wassermann scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wassermann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wassermann tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann has a couple of punches blocked by Vercetti.
Wassermann leaning against his opponent.
Wassermann working aggressively here.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vercetti can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Vercetti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Vercetti.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann trying to control the position but instead, Vercetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann is leaning against Vercetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wassermann blocks the elbow strike.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vercetti is leaning against Wassermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Vercetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vercetti.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann wants to stall.
Wassermann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vercetti tries to land knees in the clinch but Wassermann avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Vercetti.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vercetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wassermann controlling the action here for a moment.
Vercetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
Wassermann dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vercetti wants to get back to striking at distance but Wassermann won't allow it.
Vercetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wassermann.
A bit of stalling here from Wassermann.
Wassermann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wassermann continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vercetti has had enough of the clinch but Wassermann keeps him there for the moment.
Wassermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Vercetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vercetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vercetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Wassermann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vercetti is trying to push Wassermann away but Wassermann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wassermann blocks it with crossed arms.
Vercetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vercetti tries to break the clinch but Wassermann is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but KJ Wassermann will probably get the nod.
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.
Vercetti scores with a jab to the body.
Vercetti tests Wassermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vercetti misses with a right hand
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vercetti throws an off balance right hand
and Vercetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Wassermann is out of range.
Wassermann tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vercetti gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Wassermann.
KJ Wassermann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but Wassermann blocks with his arms.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vercetti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vercetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti takes a shot to the head.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Vercetti just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vercetti is pushing Wassermann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Vercetti wants to break free but Wassermann has control.
Wassermann blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann managing to block the knees to the body from Vercetti.
Wassermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti avoiding damage.
Vercetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann stalling in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wassermann in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wassermann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wassermann lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Vercetti lands a nice uppercut.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wassermann avoids it.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Wassermann lands an uppercut.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Vercetti lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann lands a nice uppercut.
Wassermann managing to block the knees to the body from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Wassermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti misses with a punch to the body.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
Vercetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wassermann.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Vercetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vercetti has Wassermann pressed against the cage.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Vercetti trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Wassermann has Vercetti pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Vercetti.
Wassermann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but KJ Wassermann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vercetti misses the jab.
Vercetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti misses with a body punch
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Wassermann slips the punch.
Wassermann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vercetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Vercetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercetti misses with a combination
and Wassermann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann moves out of range of the strikes.
Wassermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vercetti throws a right hand that misses
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti misses with a body punch
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Wassermann moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vercetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vercetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wassermann gets tackled into the cage by Vercetti. Vercetti maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vercetti.
Vercetti lands with a left to the head.
Vercetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Vercetti tries to circle away but Wassermann has him pinned against the cage.
Wassermann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vercetti up against the cage.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vercetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Vercetti.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wassermann pushes Vercetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vercetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vercetti as Wassermann tries to tie him up.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
A short left from Wassermann.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wassermann blocks it with crossed arms.
Vercetti lands a body punch.
Vercetti tries to break free but Wassermann pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vercetti gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann cracks Vercetti with a nice body shot.
Wassermann lands a shoulder strike.
Wassermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Vercetti gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Vercetti.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Vercetti.
Wassermann prevents a body shot from Vercetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wassermann's elbow.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wassermann avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wassermann avoiding damage as Vercetti throws knees to the body.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Vercetti lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Vercetti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vercetti lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Wassermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wassermann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Wassermann!
KJ Wassermann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 1402 p4p, 3589 weight class) and BH Turner (ranked 143 p4p, 339 weight class). BH Turner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Brawler
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BH Turner!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavaski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavaski motions for Turner to come forward. Chavaski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner throws a lazy body kick
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turner!
Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavaski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chavaski is trying to move to mount but Turner reverses beautifully and ends up in Chavaski's guard.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Chavaski.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Chavaski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Chavaski!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavaski content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Chavaski is proving a slippery customer.
Chavaski won't allow Turner to get back to his feet.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavaski defends well.
Chavaski stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavaski passes into half guard.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Turner won't allow it.
Chavaski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turner defends it well.
Chavaski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chavaski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turner for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Chavaski content to control rather than advance.
Chavaski is pressing down on Turner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turner is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chavaski is trying to work for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chavaski in particular looking to stall.
Chavaski passes to side control.
Chavaski controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner tries to buck Chavaski off but Chavaski is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chavaski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
BH Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner throws a body punch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner is looking to slow Chavaski down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Chavaski. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Chavaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Chavaski feinted with a counter takedown.
Chavaski throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard.
Turner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chavaski dives into side control.
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chavaski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turner!
Turner tries to lock up and control but Chavaski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chavaski has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Turner is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remi Chavaski!
In defeat, BH Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'shit happens'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 1503 p4p, 2758 weight class) and Reilly Yates (ranked 223 p4p, 369 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reilly Yates!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachmann shoots in and drives through. Yates sprawls well.
Lachmann shoots in but Yates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yates works Lachmann's body with a nice hook.
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lachmann scores with a takedown into Yates's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lachmann escapes and throws Yates's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lachmann wants to control but Yates is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lachmann tries for a kimura but Yates is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Yates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Yates is defending well.
Lachmann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yates's legs.
Yates is trying to get back to half guard.
Lachmann is looking to take a break and control but Yates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lachmann tries for a kimura but Yates is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates is looking to regain half guard here but Lachmann keeps moving and retains side control.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lachmann trying to control the action but Yates is working from the bottom.
Lachmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates is looking to reverse the position.
Yates prevents Lachmann from moving into mount.
Yates looks to move to half guard but instead Lachmann has passed into mount! Damn!
Yates wants to control but Lachmann is having none of it.
Yates is controlling an arm, preventing Lachmann from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates is squirming around, avoiding Lachmann's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Lachmann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lachmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Yates sprawls well. He's pushed Lachmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Lachmann backs off Yates throws a huge counter combo but Lachmann manages to avoid it all.
Lachmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
Lachmann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lachmann passes to side control.
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lachmann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yates!
Yates tries to hold on but Lachmann postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yates is in real trouble.
Yates fending off the submission attempt from Lachmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Yates trying to get back to his feet but Lachmann is in full control for now.
Lachmann has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Yates is in real trouble here. Lachmann gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Yates is tapping out! Lachmann wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludwig Lachmann!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Phillips (ranked 1546 p4p, 544 weight class) and Kazuo Takashi (ranked 100 p4p, 34 weight class). Takashi has chosen å‰ç”°å…„弟 Rising as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Phillips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Phillips has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takashi has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Takashi has the dominant position.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phillips up against the cage.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Phillips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takashi working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi avoids the elbow strike from Phillips, against the cage.
Takashi fails to pull guard.
Takashi jumps guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phillips wants to break free but Takashi has control.
Takashi jumps guard and drags Phillips to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips wanted to stand there but Takashi had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stands and steps away. Takashi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Takashi drives through and clinches with Phillips against the cage.
Takashi has Phillips pressed against the cage.
Takashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pedro Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takashi just leaning against Phillips, taking a breather.
Phillips blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phillips up against the cage.
Takashi is stalling here.
Phillips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takashi pulls guard successfully.
Takashi controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Takashi has his feet on Phillips's thighs here. He's pushed Phillips off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Phillips screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
After the fight, Kazuo Takashi 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.
The defeated Pedro Phillips had this to say: 'esto perdido no cambia nada. Volveré muy rápido !!'.
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