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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Murray (ranked 6661 p4p, 5101 weight class) and Paul Vinazen (ranked 598 p4p, 523 weight class). Vinazen has chosen Scary Mask as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Vinazen!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murray misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Vinazen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinazen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Vinazen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinazen misses the target.
Murray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinazen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Paul Vinazen has been cut.
Murray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray 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.
Vinazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinazen dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinazen throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Vinazen.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Vinazen.
Murray lands a jab-cross combination.
 Vinazen is rocked!
Vinazen loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Vinazen is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray cracks Vinazen with a left hook right on the temple and Vinazen goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Murray lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vinazen is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Murray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Cruz (ranked 3787 p4p, 4047 weight class) and Mogens Pedersen (ranked 501 p4p, 532 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mogens Pedersen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pedersen fails with the takedown.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bobby Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mogens Pedersen.
Pedersen shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Cruz jabs Pedersen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pedersen looks winded!
Pedersen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cruz's half guard.
Pedersen prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pedersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz wants to control but Pedersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Pedersen trying to control the pace.
It looks like Pedersen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pedersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pedersen.
Pedersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Pedersen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pedersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pedersen content just to control the position here.
Pedersen wants to finish this one by submission but Cruz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pedersen.
Pedersen prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Pedersen controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to hold on but Pedersen postures up.
Pedersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Pedersen takes Cruz's back.
Pedersen sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cruz taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mogens Pedersen!
The defeated Bobby Cruz had this to say: 'Shame on me losing in my own home'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Dalio (ranked 3813 p4p, 3704 weight class) and Justice Turner (ranked 444 p4p, 436 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Brawler
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Dalio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Turner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Dalio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a good low kick that Dalio was not able to check.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turner enables Dalio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dalio passes Turner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalio seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt.
Turner tries to kick Dalio off but Dalio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dalio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dalio is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Turner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Dalio!
The defeated Justice Turner had this to say: 'Fuck that nigga'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eder Teixeira (ranked 3482 p4p, 3809 weight class) and Sterling Turner (ranked 458 p4p, 504 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 2 - 3 - 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sterling Turner!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Teixeira misses.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Teixeira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Teixeira as he connects with a hook.
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner with the counter takedown but Teixeira avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teixeira thinking.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Teixeira finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the head.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Teixeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Eder Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Teixeira misses.
Turner blocks a jab.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eder Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target.
As Teixeira backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all.
Teixeira loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teixeira.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teixeira misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teixeiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Teixeira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Turner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner is rocked!
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!
Turner drives through and clinches with Teixeira against the cage.
Teixeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Teixeira defends it well.
Teixeira throws out a powerful jab.
Teixeira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner misses with a head kick.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Teixeira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Teixeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eder Teixeira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Teixeira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Teixeira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a wild combination.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Teixeira misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Teixeira has one foot on Turner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teixeira misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Teixeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Teixeira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Teixeira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner feints a counter leg kick.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teixeira.
Teixeira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Teixeira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Teixeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner slips under a jab from Teixeira.
Teixeira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Teixeira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Teixeira throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira misses with a body punch
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Teixeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Teixeira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Teixeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eder Teixeira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Teixeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Teixeira blocks the leg kick.
Teixeira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Teixeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Teixeira misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Teixeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner throws a low kick but Teixeira moves out of range easily.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teixeira misses with a hook.
Teixeira misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Teixeira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turner slips a straight right by Teixeira.
As Teixeira backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turner.
Teixeira is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Turner dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is working Teixeira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turner working the ground and pound.
Turner scoring with punches and elbows.
Teixeira tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teixeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turner looks up at the clock and then as Teixeira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eder Teixeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turner cracks Teixeira with a big elbow.
 Teixeira is rocked!
Eder Teixeira's cut is getting worse.
Teixeira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Teixeira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Eder Teixeira's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eder Teixeira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sterling Turner!
A relieved looking Sterling Turner 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandingo McMaggara (ranked 3176 p4p, 2619 weight class) and Wesley Janssen (ranked 419 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 light heavyweight 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, Mandingo McMaggara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMaggara has a takedown stuffed.
Janssen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMaggara.
McMaggara shoots in looking for a takedown. Janssen tries to sprawl out of it but McMaggara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Janssen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that McMaggara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMaggara is defended easily by Janssen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandingo McMaggara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMaggara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McMaggara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McMaggara is thwarting Janssen's attempts to control the position.
Janssen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaggara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McMaggara is looking to work his way around to Janssen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Janssen is wriggling around trying to escape.
McMaggara wants to take his opponent's back but Janssen doesn't allow it.
McMaggara trying to control but Janssen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen is desperately trying to improve his position but McMaggara has a good base and remains in mount.
McMaggara tries to control but Janssen wriggling away.
Janssen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McMaggara is trying to control the action in half guard but Janssen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Janssen regains full guard. Nicely done.
McMaggara passes into half guard.
Janssen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMaggara pulls his head out easily.
Janssen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMaggara prevents Janssen from improving his position.
Janssen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McMaggara controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen is looking to improve his position.
Janssen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMaggara pulls his head out easily.
Janssen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McMaggara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Janssen is looking to improve his position.
McMaggara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janssen sees it coming and defends easily.
McMaggara wants to pass to mount but Janssen is defending the position.
That's four 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.
Janssen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Janssen looking for a sweep. Not yet Janssen, not yet.
McMaggara pushes down on Janssen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Janssen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMaggara stopping the sweep attempt from Janssen.
Janssen has his foot on McMaggara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMaggara works his way back into a safe position though.
McMaggara wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Janssen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janssen wants to sweep here but McMaggara controlling him for the moment.
McMaggara is pushing down on Janssen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Janssen is fighting to maintain full guard but McMaggara has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandingo McMaggara 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.
McMaggara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Janssen pinned against the cage. Janssen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McMaggara with a poor takedown
and Janssen counters with a takedown into side control.
McMaggara manages to get back to half guard.
McMaggara is trying to maintain the position but Janssen is very close to passing his half guard.
McMaggara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janssen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janssen's back!
Janssen breaks McMaggara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Janssen won't allow McMaggara to sweep him here.
McMaggara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janssen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaggara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Janssen is in close to McMaggara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McMaggara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janssen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janssen landing with the ground and pound.
Janssen is in close to McMaggara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janssen distracts McMaggara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McMaggara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Janssen defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Janssen 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.
Janssen landing some decent shots from guard.
Janssen landing with the ground and pound.
McMaggara is trying to keep Janssen in close.
Janssen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMaggara is keeping the position for now.
Janssen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Janssen is working McMaggara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janssen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Janssen postures up in McMaggara's guard and throws a big left but McMaggara blocks it.
McMaggara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Janssen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Janssen working the head and body with strikes.
McMaggara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Janssen working the ground and pound.
McMaggara is rocked!
McMaggara sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Janssen.
Janssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Janssen drops an elbow to the side of McMaggara's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janssen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McMaggara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Janssen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McMaggara has hold of Janssen's hands but Janssen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh McMaggara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Janssen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McMaggara!
McMaggara seems to have got his legs back now.
Janssen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McMaggara's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janssen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McMaggara badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Janssen around the waist but Janssen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Janssen is the winner by TKO! Janssen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Johnson (ranked 1342 p4p, 3464 weight class) and Anwar Rinda (ranked 143 p4p, 327 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ron Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anwar Rinda!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Rinda moves out of range easily.
Rinda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rinda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rinda moves away.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rinda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rinda is just out of range.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rinda prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinda trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinda on the ground.
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Rinda won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Rinda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Rinda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rinda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinda pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rinda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Rinda is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rinda wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tama Ruiha (ranked 1792 p4p, 3129 weight class) and Reilly Yates (ranked 258 p4p, 418 weight class). Ruiha comes into the arena with Polynesian Traditional Music blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tama Ruiha!
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, Reilly Yates!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yates eats them both and turns towards Ruiha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Reilly Yates has been cut.
Ruiha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
Ruiha looks to land a right hand but Yates moved out of range.
Ruiha tries to keep at a distance but Yates has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruiha avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Ruiha lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Yates blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruiha tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruiha lands a nice uppercut.
Ruiha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiha blocks an uppercut.
Yates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Ruiha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Yates is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruiha gets an underhook and turns Yates into the cage.
Ruiha prevents Yates from breaking the clinch.
Yates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
Ruiha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruiha just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ruiha as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates lands a shot to the body.
Ruiha managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Ruiha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short left from Ruiha.
Ruiha scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head.
Ruiha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiha effectively controlling the action here.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yates.
Ruiha pushes Yates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiha digs a right hand underneath Yates's ribcage. Yates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yates looks winded!
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Yates misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruiha.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Ruiha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruiha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Ruiha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruiha lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruiha.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
Ruiha lands with a right to the head.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yates is trying to break the clinch but Ruiha is controlling him.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ruiha on the inside.
Ruiha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yates up against the cage.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
Yates can't break the clinch.
Yates lands a right hand.
Ruiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Ruiha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
A right hand to the body from Ruiha.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
Ruiha avoiding damage.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Ruiha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oooooh!!! Ruiha has knocked Yates down with a huge combo! Ruiha steps away and waves a wobbly Yates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yates is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Tama Ruiha is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Yates's shoulder, as Yates tries to avoid the shot.
Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruiha finish him?
Ruiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yates seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruiha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yates now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ruiha just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Yates has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KJ Wassermann (ranked 906 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 122 p4p, 308 weight class). The key to victory for KJ Wassermann has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Wassermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy slips under a jab from Wassermann.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wassermann.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wassermann.
Wassermann sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Wassermann avoids it this time.
Wassermann looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wassermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wassermann.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Wassermann swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Wassermann fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Wassermann keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy stops Wassermann from standing up.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wassermann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Wassermann is working away.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Wassermann won't allow it.
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.
Murphy is working for a kimura but Wassermann is defending it quite comfortably.
Wassermann is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him
Murphy is trying to control. Wassermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wassermann could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Wassermann is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Murphy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 823 p4p, 1846 weight class) and Walter Waters (ranked 87 p4p, 184 weight class). Walter Waters will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 6 - 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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Walter Waters!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavaski misses with a hook.
Waters is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chavaski walks into a left hand.
Chavaski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Waters throws a right hand that misses
and Chavaski moves into the clinch.
Waters avoids the elbow strike from Chavaski, against the cage.
Waters leaning against his opponent.
Chavaski blocks an uppercut.
Chavaski has picked Waters up - he's going for a ride! Chavaski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Waters is trying to stand up here but Chavaski is controlling him well.
Chavaski trying to control the action but Waters is working from the bottom.
Chavaski is trying to work for a kimura but Waters is defending well.
Chavaski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Waters sees it coming and defends easily.
Waters is not content to let Chavaski control the position.
Chavaski passes to full mount!
Chavaski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Waters is trying to stand.
Chavaski wants to finish this one by submission but Waters is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chavaski.
Chavaski has control of Waters's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Waters regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chavaski.
Chavaski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chavaski is working for a guillotine from mount but Waters frees his head quite easily.
Waters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chavaski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Waters is surviving well by controlling Chavaski's body position as best he can.
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!
Chavaski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski working for a guillotine from mount but Waters is in no mood to give up.
Chavaski controlling the pace for now.
Chavaski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Waters can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chavaski is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Chavaski extends the arm and Waters is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remi Chavaski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 316 p4p, 1470 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 48 p4p, 203 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalashaska misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalashaska keeps working.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shalashaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shalashaska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shalashaska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalashaska pulls his head out easily.
Shalashaska works his foot free and advances to mount.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shalashaska wants to take Williams's back here but Williams is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Shalashaska has a good base and remains in mount.
Shalashaska mounts Williams! Really nice guard pass there!
Shalashaska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shalashaska looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska looking to secure an arm triangle but Williams defends it well.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Shalashaska has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Williams tries to hold on but Shalashaska pushes him away.
Shalashaska moves to take his opponent's back.
I really don't envy Williams right now.
Williams is trying to defend against the choke here but Shalashaska has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Shalashaska Tightens the hold and Williams taps out furiously! Shalashaska displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Shalashaska!
A very excited looking Adam Shalashaska 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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