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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Rawlings (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 White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Lundgren!
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, Dave Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings closes the distance and clinches.
Lundgren looking for a takedown.
Lundgren takes an elbow to the temple.
Rawlings lands a left hand.
Rawlings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawlings displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lundgren.
Rawlings gets a clinch.
Lundgren digs a right hand into Rawlings's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rawlings's gas tank.
Rawlings is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lundgren tries for a takedown but Rawlings manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rawlings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rawlings forces Lundgren back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rawlings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Rawlings defending well.
Rawlings gets back to full guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lundgren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lundgren preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren scoring with some ground and pound.
Lundgren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rawlings on the ground.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lundgren defends it easily.
Lundgren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lundgren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lundgren throws an elbow that misses. Rawlings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lundgren's guard. Nice move by Rawlings!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lundgren holds on and takes a little breather.
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren has a closed guard, preventing Rawlings from standing up.
Rawlings 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rawlings wants to get up but he can't break Lundgren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Lundgren does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rawlings.
Rawlings fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lundgren, pushing him back against the cage.
Lundgren has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Rawlings forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rawlings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawlings jabs Lundgren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings has Lundgren up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rawlings.
Rawlings lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Rawlings dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lundgren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rawlings trying to control from the bottom.
Rawlings connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Rawlings gets full guard.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Rawlings keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren throwing strikes from guard but Rawlings blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Rawlings keeps moving.
Rawlings wants to stand up but Lundgren is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rawlings smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lundgren.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt
and Lundgren counters with a stiff right hand.
Rawlings clinches.
Rawlings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawlings is defended easily by Lundgren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings forces Lundgren back against the cage and clinches.
Dave Rawlings seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rawlings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Lundgren wants to take the fight to the mat but Rawlings manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rawlings connects with a knee to the head.
Rawlings has Lundgren pushed against the cage.
Rawlings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lundgren tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlings breaks from the clinch.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt - Rawlings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but Lundgren shows good takedown defense.
Dave Rawlings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt - Lundgren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lundgren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rawlings pinned against the cage. Rawlings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rawlings is looking for the big counter here.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Rawlings sprawls well.
Rawlings clinches up with Lundgren and pushes him back against the cage.
Rawlings unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Rawlings to work.
The crowd are getting on Rawlings's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rawlings lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lundgren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rawlings walks away with a smile on his face. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rawlings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lundgren is fending him off so far but Rawlings persists. Nope, Lundgren circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawlings cracks Lundgren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rawlings slaps away a takedown attempt from Lundgren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Rawlings 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rawlings. Lundgren shrugs it off though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rawlings manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rawlings breaks from the clinch.
Lundgren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rawlings lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Lundgren is working for takedown but Rawlings is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rawlings manages to break the clinch.
Rawlings moves into range and clinches up with Lundgren.
A knee to the head by Rawlings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rawlings.
Rawlings scores with a knee to the head.
Lundgren wants to take the fight to the mat but Rawlings manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlings lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlings tries to stall but Lundgren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lundgren is trying to stall.
Rawlings scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rawlings has hold of one of Lundgren's legs. Lundgren is fighting the takedown attempt but Rawlings gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren working a defensive guard here.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren wants to stand up but Rawlings is controlling him.
Rawlings decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lundgren, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings moves into range and clinches up with Lundgren.
Rawlings lands a knee to the head.
Rawlings wants to take the fight to the mat but Lundgren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rawlings lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Rawlings turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Come on Rawlings - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rawlings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawlings gets tackled into the cage by Lundgren. Lundgren maintains the clinch.
Rawlings breaks the clinch.
Rawlings clinches up with Lundgren and pushes him back against the cage.
Rawlings stalling in the clinch but Lundgren improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren can't get the takedown.
Rawlings breaks the clinch.
Dave Rawlings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rawlings clinches up with Lundgren and pushes him back against the cage.
Rawlings gets through Lundgren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rawlings is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rawlings pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lundgren is fighting to break Rawlings's control of his arms but Rawlings is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lundgren trying to control but Rawlings is working from the bottom.
Rawlings is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joe Lundgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawlings takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Rawlings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rawlings 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Rawlings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uni Connor (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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolf Rammhammer!
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, Uni Connor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rammhammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Connor backs up against the cage.
Rammhammer lands a jab.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rammhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown. Rammhammer tries to sprawl out of it but Connor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rammhammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Rammhammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rudolf Rammhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uni Connor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rammhammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Connor moves forwards but Rammhammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Rammhammer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rammhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammhammer misses with a wild body shot.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Rammhammer sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uni Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Connor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rammhammer!
Rammhammer wants to control but Connor postures up.
Rammhammer being controlled for a moment.
Rammhammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor wants to control but Rammhammer is keeping him busy.
Rammhammer being controlled for a moment.
Connor wants to control but Rammhammer is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Connor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Connor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rammhammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rammhammer scores with a jab. Connor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rammhammer lands with a straight right. Connor didn't see that one coming.
Connor is rocked!
Connor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Connor is still on wobbly legs! Can Rammhammer finish him?
Connor throws a sloppy head kick
and Rammhammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Connor looks winded!
BOOM! Rammhammer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Connor. Connor tries to recover but Rammhammer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Connor lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudolf Rammhammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lawless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Turbo (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 middleweight 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, Michael Lawless!
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, Dave Turbo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turbo shoots for a takedown but Lawless saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawless defends it nicely.
Lawless throwing a counter right hand but Turbo manages to avoid it.
Turbo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawless tries to sprawl out of it but Turbo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawless manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Lawless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Turbo.
Turbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawless circles away.
Turbo shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawless lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Lawless.
Turbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawless just misses with a punch to the body.
Turbo tries to clinch there but Lawless circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbo tries for a takedown but Lawless sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turbo looks to throw the jab but Lawless is out of range.
Lawless fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turbo manages to avoid it.
Turbo fails with the takedown.
Lawless is looking to counter punch.
Lawless clinches.
Lawless lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lawless.
Lawless lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawless with a jab.
Turbo ducks under a wild hook from Lawless.
Lawless is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawless connects with a body shot.
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!
No luck for Turbo with that takedown attempt.
Lawless misses with a straight right.
Lawless is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turbo walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawless tests Turbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michael Lawless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turbo wants to clinch.
Lawless swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawless rushes Turbo with punches - Turbo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Turbo goes down! Lawless follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Lawless!
A very excited looking Michael Lawless made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harriet Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azinho Solomon (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 middleweight 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, Harriet Marshall!
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, Azinho Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon misses with a hook.
Marshall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solomon manages to circle out of the way.
Solomon looking to score a takedown here. Marshall is defending well but Solomon drives through and ends up in Marshall's guard.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Solomon is proving a slippery customer.
Solomon throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marshall tries to get out of the position.
Solomon throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall wants to stand up but Solomon is controlling him.
Solomon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marshall's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
Marshall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solomon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solomon preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is wriggling around but Solomon manages to pass to half guard.
Solomon is nestled in close to Marshall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solomon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Solomon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solomon.
Solomon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marshall keeping hold of Solomon's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solomon throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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.
Marshall shoots in for a double leg but Solomon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown. Solomon tries to sprawl out of it but Marshall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solomon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall shoots for a double leg takedown but Solomon sprawls well. He's pushed Marshall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harriet Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solomon throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solomon.
Solomon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marshall to the ground. Solomon is now in Marshall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Solomon there.
Solomon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Solomon winds up and cracks Marshall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Solomon stalling.
Solomon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Solomon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four 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.
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is not content to let Solomon control the position.
Solomon is taking a breather. Marshall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Solomon throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Solomon slips a nice elbow through Marshall's hands, connecting with Marshall's forehead.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon winds up and cracks Marshall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Solomon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azinho Solomon 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.
Marshall walks into a left hand.
Solomon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Solomon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Solomon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solomon throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Solomon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solomon defends it nicely.
Solomon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marshall shoots in for a double leg but Solomon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harriet Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall shoots in for a double leg but Solomon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marshall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solomon swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solomon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Solomon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marshall!
Solomon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marshall some visible discomfort.
Marshall is trying to control Solomon's posture but Solomon avoids it.
Solomon wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Marshall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet but Solomon drags him back down.
Marshall tries to buck Solomon off but Solomon is having none of it.
Solomon is working Marshall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Solomon cracks Marshall with a big elbow.
Marshall wants to control but Solomon postures up.
Solomon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marshall wants to control but Solomon postures up.
Solomon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Solomon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Solomon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to bench press Solomon off him but Solomon keeps the position.
Solomon controls the position.
Solomon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marshall some visible discomfort.
Marshall taking punishment in the form of punches.
Solomon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Solomon lands a few punches from side control.
Solomon scores with punches from side control.
Solomon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Solomon is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solomon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marshall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is working Marshall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Azinho Solomon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Solomon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Solomon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Solomon working the ground and pound from side control.
Solomon lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Solomon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marshall seems a little lost for a moment, as Solomon dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azinho Solomon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Solomon throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Solomon sprawls well.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Solomon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Solomon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Solomon throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there.
Solomon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall controls Solomon momentarily but Solomon frees himself.
Solomon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Solomon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solomon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marshall fails with the takedown.
Solomon feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solomon throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Harriet Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall moves in looking to clinch but Solomon pushes him off.
Solomon thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Solomon looking to score a takedown here. Marshall is defending well but Solomon drives through and ends up in Marshall's guard.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Solomon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solomon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Solomon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marshall has his foot on Solomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solomon works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Solomon postures up in Marshall's guard and throws a big left but Marshall blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Azinho Solomon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Marshall tries to clinch up but Solomon circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon feints the counter takedown.
Solomon misses with a hook.
Solomon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marshall's half guard.
Solomon controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Solomon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Solomon lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harriet Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon working Marshall over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azinho Solomon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solomon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azinho Solomon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Sakata (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 middleweight 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, Paul Maul!
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, Akio Sakata!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakata feints the counter takedown.
Sakata tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maul cracks Sakata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sakata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakata tries to pass to full mount but Maul defends it.
Sakata is looking for a kimura but Maul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakata to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maul controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maul trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakata trying to control from half guard but Maul is working away.
Sakata is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maul is trying to get back to full guard.
Maul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maul tries to get to full guard but Sakata has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maul is staying active underneath Sakata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maul loads up on a big right hand but Sakata slips the punch.
Sakata with the counter takedown but Maul avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maul.
It looks like Akio Sakata has been cut.
Maul looks to land a combination. Sakata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakata's head.
Maul throws a jab when Sakata was well out of range.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Sakata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Maul.
Sakata is rocked!
Sakata seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Maul shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sakata is backing up but Maul catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sakata covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Maul Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
A victorious Paul Maul 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (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 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, Doyle Brunson!
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, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson throws a lazy uppercut
and Drago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Brunson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Drago misses.
Drago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drago moves away from the strike by Brunson.
Brunson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunson misses with a looping right.
Drago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drago is in Brunson's guard.
Brunson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
Drago pushing down on Brunson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunson is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.
Drago lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wants to take a breather but Brunson is having none of it.
Drago prevents Brunson from improving his position.
Drago wants to take a breather but Brunson is having none of it.
Drago has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Drago connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago with a couple of short strikes.
Drago dominating with strikes here.
Drago controlling his opponent.
Drago with the ground and pound from mount.
Drago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brunson is surviving well by controlling Drago's body position as best he can.
Drago looking to secure an arm triangle but Brunson defends it well.
Drago prevents Brunson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drago on the ground.
Drago tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brunson tries to hold on but Drago postures up.
Drago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brunson wants to control but Drago is having none of it.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drago is landing with some decent strikes but Brunson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drago working Brunson over with strikes here.
Brunson is squirming around, avoiding Drago's attempts to control the action.
Drago jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brunson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brunson tries to control but Drago manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brunson throws a big shot that misses.
Brunson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunson darts in trying to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Drago.
Brunson is looking to counter the offense by Drago and move into the clinch.
Drago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunson.
Drago wants to counter the offense by Brunson and move into the clinch position.
Brunson takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Brunson has him pressed against the cage.
Drago has Brunson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brunson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Drago can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago looking for a takedown.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drago tries to pull guard but Brunson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Drago blocks the elbow strike.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Brunson lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Drago taking a breather.
Drago blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brunson lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drago blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson lands a nice elbow.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Drago throws an elbow that misses.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
Brunson lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brunson lands a damaging elbow.
Drago blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Drago avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
That has opened up Ivan Drago's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunson lands a nice elbow.
Drago is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brunson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drago's brow.
Doyle Brunson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brunson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson.
Brunson lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunson finish him?
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Drago seems to have recovered his senses.
Brunson lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
The cut above Ivan Drago's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Brunson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drago moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Brunson misses.
Drago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brunson looks to land a right hand but Drago moved out of range.
Brunson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drago can do to turn this around?
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brunson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drago.
Brunson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Brunson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Brunson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brunson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson moves into the clinch successfully.
Brunson lands a damaging elbow.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drago blocks the elbow strike.
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brunson is defending well.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brunson.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Ivan Drago's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drago blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson.
Drago dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Drago's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doyle Brunson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Beales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Jackson!
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, John Beales!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson pushes Beales up against the cage in a clinch.
Beales tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Beales looking for a takedown.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Beales has the dominant position.
Beales wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Beales.
Beales lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson pushes Beales off but Beales dives into side control.
Jackson parries the strikes from Beales easily there. Beales is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beales trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Beales sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Beales keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Beales trying to control the pace.
Jackson gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beales is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Beales controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson trying to control the action but Beales is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beales doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is thwarting Beales's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Beales is working away.
Beales has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Beales is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson darts in and clinches Beales up against the cage.
Beales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Beales's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beales.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Beales blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beales keeps working.
Jackson throwing strikes but Beales manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jackson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Beales trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beales wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Beales.
Beales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beales won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Beales trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beales stops Jackson from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson controls Beales momentarily but Beales frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beales takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson darts in and clinches Beales up against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free but Beales has control.
Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beales uses from the top position.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Beales tries to pass.
Beales slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Beales's head but Beales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Beales has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beales has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Beales manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is controlling Beales's posture.
Jackson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beales stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Beales off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beales wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beales trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beales is holding on to half guard well.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Beales in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beales being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Beales throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Beales passes into half guard.
Beales is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Beales with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beales prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beales postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beales gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Beales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beales wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
John Beales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is taking a breather. Beales says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jackson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Eugemia (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 featherweight 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, Shinya Aoki!
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, John Eugemia!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugemia fails with a takedown attempt.
Eugemia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aoki's waist but Aoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eugemia off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eugemia.
Eugemia has a takedown stuffed.
Shinya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
Eugemia darts in looking for a takedown but Aoki gets double underhooks and turns Eugemia into the cage.
Eugemia misses the shot to the body.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugemia.
Eugemia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aoki defends it well.
Nice jab there from Aoki.
Aoki throws a right hand that Eugemia ducks under and follows up with a left that Eugemia also avoids with ease.
Eugemia looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eugemia shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki stuffs the takedown attempt from Eugemia. Eugemia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aoki throws a big counter combination but Eugemia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aoki stands and steps away. Eugemia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
John Eugemia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki dives in and scores a takedown into Eugemia's guard.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eugemia is keeping the position for now.
Aoki gets to his feet. Eugemia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eugemia quickly recovers to half guard.
Eugemia with the active half guard here but Aoki passes nicely into side control.
Eugemia manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugemia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eugemia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aoki gets to his feet - Eugemia follows without any prompting.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Eugemia avoids nicely.
Aoki slaps away a takedown attempt from Eugemia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Eugemia avoids it well.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eugemia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a hook but Eugemia blocks it.
Eugemia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aoki swivels and escapes.
Eugemia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aoki.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Eugemia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eugemia can't do much from the bottom here.
Eugemia is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Eugemia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki tries a low kick but Eugemia avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aoki misses with a double jab.
Eugemia fails to land the takedown.
Eugemia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aoki is fending him off so far but Eugemia persists. Nope, Aoki circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eugemia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Eugemia!
Eugemia is looking for a sweep.
Eugemia struggling a bit here.
Eugemia is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Eugemia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eugemia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eugemia can do to turn this around?
Aoki working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eugemia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Eugemia is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eugemia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eugemia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eugemia on the ground.
Eugemia wants to advance to full mount but Aoki doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Eugemia trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has Eugemia pulled in close to control his posture.
Eugemia wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Eugemia trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aoki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eugemia.
Shinya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugemia.
A telegraphed right hand from Eugemia misses the target.
Eugemia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eugemia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugemia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aoki defends it well.
Eugemia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eugemia with the counter takedown but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki has Eugemia up against the cage in a clinch.
Eugemia fails to pull guard.
Eugemia tries to pull guard but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Shinya Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugemia shoots for a double leg takedown but Aoki sprawls well. He's pushed Eugemia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eugemia dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eugemia shoots and misses
and Aoki counters with an outside leg kick.
Eugemia is breathing heavily.
Eugemia shoots for a takedown but Aoki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Eugemia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aoki but Aoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Eugemia backs away, Aoki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Eugemia throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Eugemia has a takedown stuffed.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugemia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aoki as he avoids it easily.
Shinya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
Eugemia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eugemia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eugemia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Eugemia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eugemia.
Aoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Eugemia shoots for a takedown but Aoki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eugemia misses with a straight left.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki throws out a powerful jab.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Eugemia slips the punch.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugemia throws out the jab.
Eugemia gets caught flat footed, as Aoki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eugemia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
Eugemia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stands up from half guard.
Aoki blocks a jab.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eugemia.
Eugemia slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eugemia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Eugemia's legs - danger averted.
Aoki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eugemia looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aoki is defending well. Eugemia quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aoki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Eugemia celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Eugemia!
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