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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Taluc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lawson (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erwin Taluc!
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, Jack Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taluc.
Taluc shoots and misses
and Lawson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taluc's guard now.
Taluc has his hands on Lawson's head, controlling the position.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taluc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taluc pulls Lawson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lawson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taluc gets a clinch.
Taluc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taluc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Erwin Taluc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lawson.
Lawson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taluc is keeping busy.
Lawson has Taluc pressed against the cage, preventing Taluc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taluc smiles and moves away.
Taluc closes the distance and pushes Lawson back into the cage.
Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taluc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taluc lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taluc goes for a takedown attempt but Lawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taluc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Taluc moves out of range easily.
Taluc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson shoots in and drives through. Taluc sprawls well.
Lawson moves into range and clinches up with Taluc.
Taluc pulls guard successfully.
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taluc is keeping the position for now.
Lawson wants to stand but Taluc is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taluc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taluc is keeping the position for now.
Taluc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawson manages to get himself to full guard.
Lawson has his foot on Taluc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taluc works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawson is working an open guard so Taluc takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Taluc darts in looking for a takedown but Lawson gets double underhooks and turns Taluc into the cage.
Lawson looking to slow down the pace here.
Taluc lands a shot to the body.
Lawson looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson gets underhooks to prevent Taluc's takedown attempt.
Lawson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taluc prevents it.
Lawson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taluc'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.
Taluc gets control of Lawson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taluc will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Taluc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taluc passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erwin Taluc will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson goes for a double leg but Taluc avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taluc continues to drive forward.
Taluc jumps guard and drags Lawson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taluc has his hands on Lawson's head, controlling the position.
Lawson trying to control but Taluc is working from the bottom.
Taluc is pulling down on Lawson's head to control his posture.
Taluc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawson's guard.
Taluc tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erwin Taluc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson 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.
Taluc is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawson has wrist control.
Taluc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Taluc from controlling successfully.
Erwin Taluc has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taluc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawson.
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to clinch
and Taluc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taluc shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawson shoots in and bounces Taluc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taluc trying to control the position.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Taluc keeps moving.
Lawson being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson pushes down on Taluc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taluc is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawson from advancing position.
Lawson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lawson wants to control the pace but Taluc is squirming around nicely.
Taluc regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Taluc controls his leg.
Taluc manages to get to full guard.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Taluc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taluc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Taluc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taluc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawson but Lawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawson feints and as Taluc raises his hands in defense, Lawson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taluc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taluc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taluc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taluc seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taluc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Lawson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taluc blocks a head kick by Lawson.
Lawson scores with a head kick. Taluc tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taluc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawson.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taluc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taluc is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawson can't break the clinch.
Taluc is trying to break the clinch but Lawson has him pressed against the cage.
Taluc just leaning against Lawson, taking a breather.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Taluc won't allow it.
Taluc pulls guard.
Lawson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Taluc keeps moving.
Lawson won't allow Taluc to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taluc lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lawson!
Lawson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lawson tries to hold on but Taluc pushes him away.
Lawson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taluc controlling the pace for now.
Taluc manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lawson to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taluc patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taluc thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jack Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erwin Taluc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Taluc controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erwin Taluc.
Well Taluc 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Taluc!
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energy
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hype
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