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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Dream (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
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 New York, Franz Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Dream!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand slips a straight right by Dream.
Ferdinand closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferdinand lands in his opponent's guard.
Ferdinand trying to control the position from guard on top but Dream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dream trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferdinand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dream pulls Ferdinand in to control the position.
Ferdinand controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dream really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferdinand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferdinand working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferdinand tries to free his leg and advance position but Dream is retaining full guard.
Ferdinand wants to control from the top but Dream keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferdinand looking to pass the guard.
Ferdinand is pushing down on Dream's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dream is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferdinand has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferdinand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferdinand thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Dream blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferdinand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferdinand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dream circles away.
Dream misses with a double jab.
Ferdinand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferdinand is breathing heavily.
Ferdinand misses with a body kick.
Dream takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Franz Ferdinand has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream lands a body shot.
Dream lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dream cracks Ferdinand with a big right hand and Ferdinand goes down!
Ferdinand is rocked!
Franz Ferdinand's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dream passes Ferdinand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferdinand is looking to control Dream's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferdinand avoid being mounted?
Ferdinand wants to improve his position but Dream is controlling well.
Ferdinand trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like Dream is going to stand back up.
Dream is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferdinand wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dream wants to stand but Ferdinand has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ferdinand 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dream lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferdinand backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Dream dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franz Ferdinand's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferdinand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferdinand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferdinand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dream swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferdinand tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dream swivels and escapes.
Ferdinand ducks straight into an uppercut from Dream and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ferdinand maanges to regain guard straight away.
Ferdinand wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferdinand has a closed guard, preventing Dream from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferdinand looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferdinand, not yet.
Dream has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferdinand is proving hard to escape from.
Dream decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dream goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Franz Ferdinand's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferdinand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferdinand wants to clinch up but Dream keeps it at a distance.
Dream stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferdinand. Ferdinand gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Ferdinand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dream lands a jab to the head.
Jeez, Franz Ferdinand's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ferdinand defending well as Dream loads up on a big left hand.
Ferdinand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dream is fending him off so far but Ferdinand persists. Nope, Dream circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Dream finds it's way through Ferdinand's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Franz Ferdinand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr Dream!
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