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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McTaggert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Rukavpici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin McTaggert!
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, Arnold Rukavpici!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rukavpici closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McTaggert quickly recovers to half guard.
Rukavpici prevents McTaggert from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTaggert trying to control from the bottom.
McTaggert tries to roll over but Rukavpici keeps him under control.
McTaggert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rukavpici thows a huge punch but McTaggert dodges it nicely.
McTaggert missing with punches from the bottom.
McTaggert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McTaggert really is a fat lump.
Rukavpici is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rukavpici thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McTaggert's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTaggert is trying to get back to full guard.
Rukavpici works his way into full mount!
Rukavpici lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Kevin McTaggert has been cut.
Rukavpici looking to finish with strikes here!
Rukavpici tries to control but McTaggert wriggling away.
Rukavpici throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rukavpici avoids the attempt from McTaggert to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTaggert is wriggling around trying to escape.
McTaggert is working hard here to advance position.
Rukavpici looking to control but McTaggert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rukavpici connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McTaggert taking shots to the head.
Rukavpici has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McTaggert throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McTaggert is looking to improve his position but Rukavpici isn't that keen on the idea.
McTaggert is in a horrible position here. Rukavpici smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rukavpici is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McTaggert is surviving well by controlling Rukavpici's body position as best he can.
Rukavpici throwing strikes here but McTaggert is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rukavpici is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rukavpici shoots in for a takedown but McTaggert shows good takedown defense.
Rukavpici shoots and misses
and McTaggert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTaggert misses with a hook.
McTaggert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McTaggert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rukavpici is trying to defend but McTaggert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rukavpici on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Rukavpici is refusing to be controlled, as McTaggert sits in half guard.
McTaggert lands with a punch from half guard.
McTaggert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McTaggert scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McTaggert working Rukavpici over with strikes.
Rukavpici works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTaggert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McTaggert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rukavpici is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Rukavpici dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McTaggert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McTaggert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on McTaggert's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rukavpici is not content to let McTaggert control the position.
Rukavpici is trying to get back to his feet.
Rukavpici manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rukavpici avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McTaggert.
McTaggert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McTaggert working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McTaggert lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McTaggert connects with a nice short shot to Rukavpici's temple.
McTaggert is thwarting Rukavpici's attempts to control the position.
Rukavpici manages to get to full guard.
McTaggert chips away with some ground and pound.
McTaggert postures up.
Rukavpici utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTaggert throws a big right hand that misses.
McTaggert working some strikes from top position.
Rukavpici avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rukavpici keeping moving, preventing McTaggert from controlling successfully.
McTaggert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rukavpici on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rukavpici swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McTaggert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rukavpici trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McTaggert's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McTaggert is looking to work some ground and pound but Rukavpici has wrist control.
Rukavpici working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McTaggert.
McTaggert landing some decent shots from guard.
Rukavpici keeping full guard, as McTaggert tries to pass.
McTaggert chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rukavpici wants to stand but McTaggert is controlling the position.
Rukavpici is breathing heavily.
McTaggert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rukavpici swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McTaggert connects with a couple of short punches.
McTaggert landing with the ground and pound.
McTaggert trying to control but Rukavpici is working from the bottom.
McTaggert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McTaggert looking to pass the guard.
McTaggert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rukavpici avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rukavpici looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McTaggert connects with a couple of short punches.
McTaggert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McTaggert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTaggert trying to control the position from guard on top but Rukavpici 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.
Rukavpici wants to sweep but no luck.
Kevin McTaggert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTaggert lands a couple of digs.
McTaggert works over Rukavpici with some ground and pound from guard.
McTaggert trying to control but Rukavpici is working from the bottom.
McTaggert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McTaggert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McTaggert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McTaggert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rukavpici.
McTaggert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rukavpici tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McTaggert is in Rukavpici's guard.
McTaggert wants to control from the top but Rukavpici keeps moving.
McTaggert postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McTaggert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rukavpici looking for a guillotine here but McTaggert defends easily.
Rukavpici avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McTaggert wants to control from the top but Rukavpici keeps moving.
McTaggert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rukavpici is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTaggert scoring with some ground and pound.
Rukavpici not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rukavpici takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTaggert chips away with some ground and pound.
McTaggert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rukavpici swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rukavpici keeping moving, preventing McTaggert from controlling successfully.
McTaggert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rukavpici is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McTaggert distracts Rukavpici with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McTaggert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rukavpici is trying to control the position but McTaggert postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert throws a big elbow that misses.
McTaggert tries to free his leg and advance position but Rukavpici is retaining full guard.
McTaggert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McTaggert here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rukavpici throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTaggert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rukavpici bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McTaggert's guard.
McTaggert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McTaggert is striking off his back. Rukavpici thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
McTaggert tries to roll over but Rukavpici keeps him under control.
McTaggert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McTaggert tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert trying to control here.
Rukavpici is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rukavpici seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McTaggert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arnold Rukavpici was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McTaggert looking to score a takedown here. Rukavpici is defending well but McTaggert drives through and ends up in Rukavpici's guard.
McTaggert trying to control the position from guard on top but Rukavpici is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rukavpici has his foot on McTaggert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTaggert works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTaggert wants to control from the top but Rukavpici keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McTaggert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McTaggert has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McTaggert!
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