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Highland 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Waramunt Haber (ranked 4903 p4p, 24897 weight class) and Mike Lee (ranked 525 p4p, 623 weight class). Lee has chosen Click Click Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Waramunt Haber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Haber as Lee shoots in.
Haber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Haber scoring with punches and elbows.
Haber scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Haber working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is not content to let Haber control the position.
Haber in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Haber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Haber working away.
Haber controls the position.
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.
Haber lands a nice forearm strike.
Haber scores with punches from side control.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Haber connects with a decent elbow.
Lee prevents Haber from moving into mount.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Haber wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Haber is proving a slippery customer.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber content to stall in guard here.
Haber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Haber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Haber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Lee is trying to keep Haber in close.
Haber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Haber slips an elbow through the middle.
Haber wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee trying to control the position.
Haber won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Haber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haber working some strikes from top position.
 Lee is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waramunt Haber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Haber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Haber wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haber doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Haber escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Lee!
After winning the bout, Mike Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3406 p4p, 5587 weight class) and Orlando Mcnally (ranked 330 p4p, 442 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Orlando Mcnally!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcnally lands a high kick!
Mcnally with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mcnally misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcnally.
Mcnally misses with a two punch combination.
Jitsu is looking to counter the offense by Mcnally and move into the clinch.
Mcnally lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcnally misses with a two punch combination.
Mcnally throws a series of punches but Jitsu avoids them all with ease.
Mcnally tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jitsu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcnally!
Mcnally really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jitsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jitsu has hold of Mcnally's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mcnally seems comfortable defending it but Jitsu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mcnally is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mcnally is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jitsu couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 3841 p4p, 2103 weight class) and Shakir Khan (ranked 356 p4p, 217 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duterte might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ignition (Remix). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Duterte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Shakir Khan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan is looking to slow Duterte down with leg kicks.
Duterte looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Khan lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Duterte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Duterte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duterte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duterte has been working on his balance at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Khan.
Khan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan lands with a hook. Duterte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duterte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duterte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duterte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Duterte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan connects with a high kick.
 Duterte is rocked!
Khan batters Duterte with a massive right followed by a huge left! Duterte is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Khan lands a final crushing right hand to drop Duterte to the mat with a gruesome thud! Khan is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shakir Khan!
Rodrigo Duterte was interviewed post fight and said 'Putang ena nyu'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 3219 p4p, 3868 weight class) and Matt Starr (ranked 393 p4p, 453 weight class). Matt Starr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Starr!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Starr. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Starr didn't expect that.
Starr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starr has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Starr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr has an active guard here but Murphy has managed to pass into half guard.
Starr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy stands and throws Starr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Starr is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murphy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Starr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Murphy yanks on the arm and Starr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Murphy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Murphy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Ousmane (ranked 1622 p4p, 2315 weight class) and Bosque Trabuco (ranked 213 p4p, 286 weight class). Bosque Trabuco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kofi Ousmane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bosque Trabuco!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trabuco doesn't manage to clinch there - Ousmane circles away.
Ousmane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trabuco doesn't manage to clinch there - Ousmane circles away.
Trabuco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trabuco wants it to stay on the feet.
Ousmane sets himself, and Trabuco steps forward looking for the clinch! Ousmane avoids it this time.
Trabuco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ousmane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trabuco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ousmane gets tackled into the cage by Trabuco. Trabuco maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trabuco throws an elbow but misses.
Ousmane can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Ousmane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trabuco is working Ousmane over against the cage.
Trabuco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ousmane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trabuco misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane dodges an elbow strike from Trabuco.
Trabuco throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Trabuco.
Ousmane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trabuco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ousmane takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabuco misses with some punches.
Trabuco lands a nice elbow.
Trabuco throws an elbow but it misses.
Trabuco tries a body shot but Ousmane blocks it.
Ousmane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trabuco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trabuco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trabuco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trabuco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ousmane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trabuco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ousmane has a takedown stuffed.
Trabuco rushes Ousmane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ousmane lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trabuco is looking for a sweep. Ousmane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trabuco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ousmane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trabuco is looking to control Ousmane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trabuco avoid being mounted?
Ousmane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trabuco is trying to get back to full guard.
Trabuco looking for submissions off his back.
Ousmane trying to control from half guard but Trabuco is working away.
Trabuco trying to control here.
Ousmane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trabuco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trabuco regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Trabuco keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ousmane tries to free his leg and advance position but Trabuco is retaining full guard.
Trabuco has Ousmane pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trabuco closes the distance and clinches.
Trabuco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trabuco throws an elbow that misses.
Ousmane blocks an elbow strike.
Ousmane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trabuco pushes off an throws an elbow but Ousmane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trabuco pushes off an throws an elbow but Ousmane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trabuco lands a damaging elbow.
Ousmane tries for a takedown but Trabuco manages to get underhooks.
Ousmane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trabuco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ousmane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ousmane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trabuco has control of Ousmane's left arm, preventing Ousmane from doing any damage.
Ousmane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trabuco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bosque Trabuco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Trabuco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trabuco tries to close the distance and clinch but Ousmane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ousmane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trabuco is fending him off so far but Ousmane persists. Nope, Trabuco circles away and we're back to standing.
Ousmane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ousmane sets himself, and Trabuco steps forward looking for the clinch! Ousmane avoids it this time.
Trabuco tries to close the distance and clinch but Ousmane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ousmane keeps the fight on the outside.
Trabuco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trabuco wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Ousmane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trabuco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ousmane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trabuco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ousmane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trabuco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trabuco tries to clinch there but Ousmane circles away.
Trabuco has managed to clinch.
Ousmane lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabuco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ousmane trying to control the position from guard on top but Trabuco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trabuco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trabuco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabuco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ousmane manages to get himself to full guard.
Trabuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ousmane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trabuco throwing strikes from guard but Ousmane blocks nicely.
Ousmane is pulling down on Trabuco's head. It's preventing any offense from Trabuco, at least for the moment.
Ousmane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trabuco postures up in Ousmane's guard and throws a big left but Ousmane blocks it.
Trabuco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trabuco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ousmane keeping moving, preventing Trabuco from controlling successfully.
Trabuco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trabuco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trabuco landing with the ground and pound.
Trabuco chips away with some ground and pound.
Trabuco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ousmane wants to sweep but no luck.
Trabuco controlling from the top position.
Ousmane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kofi Ousmane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trabuco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trabuco wants to control from the top but Ousmane keeps moving.
Ousmane looking to control but Trabuco passes into half guard.
Ousmane tries to get to full guard but Trabuco has control of the leg.
Trabuco lands strikes from half guard.
Trabuco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trabuco moves into full mount! Ousmane won't be happy about that!
Trabuco working Ousmane over with strikes here.
Trabuco landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trabuco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Trabuco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ousmane is working to get back to half guard.
Trabuco looking to control but Ousmane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Trabuco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trabuco looking to control but Ousmane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ousmane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ousmane wants to control but Trabuco is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bosque Trabuco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ousmane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trabuco pinned against the cage. Trabuco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trabuco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Trabuco wants to clinch up but Ousmane keeps it at a distance.
Ousmane shoots in and drives through. Trabuco sprawls well.
Trabuco leaves Ousmane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Ousmane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ousmane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trabuco wants to get back to full guard.
Trabuco tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ousmane has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Trabuco wants to control but Ousmane is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabuco regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane thows a huge punch but Trabuco dodges it nicely.
Trabuco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ousmane stopping the sweep attempt from Trabuco.
Ousmane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trabuco keeping moving, preventing Ousmane from controlling successfully.
Trabuco seems keen to control Ousmane's posture.
Trabuco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ousmane has picked Trabuco up and slammed him! Trabuco can't keep hold of the triangle and Ousmane manages to pass to side control!
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.
Trabuco is looking for a sweep.
Ousmane working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Ousmane.
Ousmane wants to control but Trabuco is keeping him busy.
Ousmane working away.
Ousmane trying to control the position but Trabuco is working away.
You can see the frustration on Trabuco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trabuco is trying to get back to half guard.
Ousmane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Trabuco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trabuco tries to close the distance and clinch but Ousmane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trabuco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ousmane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ousmane scores with a takedown into Trabuco's guard.
Ousmane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trabuco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trabuco has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trabuco won't allow Ousmane to sweep him here.
Ousmane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Trabuco 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.
Trabuco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bosque Trabuco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane throwing strikes from guard but Trabuco blocks nicely.
Trabuco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ousmane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Ousmane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trabuco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosque Trabuco!
During a confident post fight interview, Bosque Trabuco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 1238 p4p, 2594 weight class) and Sir Turner (ranked 179 p4p, 383 weight class). Sir Turner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hayato Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sir Turner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner thows a leg kick but Sakuraba checks it
and Sakuraba counters with a takedown into side control.
Sakuraba throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but Turner is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sakuraba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sakuraba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuraba misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sakuraba working the head with strikes.
Sakuraba in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turner is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turner, who protects the arm well.
Sakuraba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sakuraba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sakuraba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sakuraba tries to score with some ground and pound. Turner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sakuraba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turner is avoiding damage well.
Sakuraba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but Turner is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Turner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sakuraba is controlling him well.
Turner dodges the ground and pound from Sakuraba.
Turner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sakuraba swings around for an armbar but Turner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sakuraba's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakuraba is on top in guard.
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba won't allow Turner to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turner's guard.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sakuraba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakuraba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Turner is quick to defend against it.
Turner misses with a combination
and Sakuraba counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakuraba lands a couple of digs.
Sakuraba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba stands up over Turner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakuraba with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakuraba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakuraba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakuraba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hayato Sakuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a strike aimed at the side of Turner's head but Turner avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sakuraba sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sakuraba misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sakuraba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sakuraba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Sakuraba has an Americana. Turner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sakuraba is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sakuraba hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hayato Sakuraba!
In defeat, Sir Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck that nigga'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 1135 p4p, 3131 weight class) and Anwar Rinda (ranked 122 p4p, 304 weight class). Miguel Azevedo Souza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anwar Rinda!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Azevedo Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Rinda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rinda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rinda shoots and misses
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.
Rinda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azevedo Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass Azevedo Souza's guard now, I'm sure.
Rinda looking to sit in guard and control but Azevedo Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rinda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azevedo Souza has picked Rinda up and slammed him! Rinda can't keep hold of the triangle and Azevedo Souza manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Rinda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rinda tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Azevedo Souza advances to mount.
Azevedo Souza takes Rinda's back.
Azevedo Souza tries to keep control of the position but Rinda is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Azevedo Souza controlling the positon.
Azevedo Souza is looking for the choke from the back position but Rinda is controlling his hands well.
Azevedo Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rinda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rinda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rinda for a finish.
Rinda turns into Azevedo Souza and is now in his guard.
Rinda slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Rinda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rinda is looking for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rinda to get the leverage.
Azevedo Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Rinda passes Azevedo Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rinda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rinda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rinda's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinda is looking to control the hands but Azevedo Souza breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koto Show (ranked 1698 p4p, 1160 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 219 p4p, 152 weight class). Rav Kapur will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koto Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show is looking to clinch.
Show throws a looping overhand right but Kapur ducks down to avoid it.
Show tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kapur dives in for a single leg takedown but Show sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Show seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koto Show seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Show connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Show tries to close the distance and clinch but Kapur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Show darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Show looks to land a right hand but Kapur moved out of range.
Kapur feints the counter takedown.
Kapur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Show misses with an uppercut.
Kapur gets tackled into the cage by Show. Show maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Show is defending well.
Kapur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koto Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.
Kapur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Show pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Show working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kapur wants a takedown but no success here.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Kapur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Show.
Show throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapurs head.
Show lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapur backwards.
Kapur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Show pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kapur is looking for a takedown.
Show scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kapur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Show throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapurs head.
Show lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapur backwards.
That has opened up Rav Kapur's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Show creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kapur looks winded!
Show lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Show scores with a shoulder strike.
Kapur is rocked!
Show pushes Kapur against the cage. Show is working some dirty boxing. Show pushes off with a quick right hook! Kapur goes down! Kapur tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Show moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koto Show!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 1190 p4p, 259 weight class) and Torhte Finlayson (ranked 180 p4p, 43 weight class). Finlayson has chosen Scotland the Brave, Black Bear as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torhte Finlayson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finlayson as he jumps to the side.
Lachmann tries for a takedown but Finlayson circles away easily
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson's coach down at Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Finlayson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson connects with the punch.
Finlayson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lachmann gets a takedown into half guard.
Finlayson is not content to let Lachmann control the position.
Lachmann is working for a kimura but Finlayson is defending it quite comfortably.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finlayson is positioning himself well to prevent Lachmann advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Finlayson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage.
Lachmann trying to mount his opponent but Finlayson defends it.
Lachmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finlayson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finlayson won't allow Lachmann to pass to mount.
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Finlayson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lachmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lachmann is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Finlayson reverses the position - he's now on top in Lachmann's guard.
Lachmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finlayson defends it easily.
Lachmann is looking for a triangle here but Finlayson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann is looking to regain half guard here but Finlayson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lachmann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lachmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Finlayson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but Finlayson defending well.
Finlayson trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann works his way into full mount!
Lachmann moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finlayson has worked his arm free - good work by Finlayson!
Finlayson is trying to control Lachmann's posture but Lachmann avoids it.
Lachmann tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finlayson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Lachmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lachmann goes for a double leg but Finlayson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finlayson continues to drive forward.
Lachmann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finlayson uses from the top position.
Lachmann is looking for a triangle but Finlayson pushes his legs off easily.
Finlayson wants to control from the top but Lachmann keeps moving.
Finlayson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Finlayson has control of an arm but Lachmann manages to advance to Finlayson's back!
Lachmann has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Finlayson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Finlayson for a finish.
Lachmann looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lachmann gets his way!
Finlayson can't escape the position.
Finlayson keeps trying to improve his position.
Finlayson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lachmann gets his way!
Lachmann goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Finlayson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Lachmann wants to get back to full guard.
Lachmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finlayson can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finlayson pulls his head out easily.
Lachmann looking for submissions off his back.
Lachmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finlayson is working away from the top position though.
Finlayson wants to pass the guard but Lachmann is defending well.
Finlayson trying to control from half guard but Lachmann is working away.
Lachmann looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann looking for submissions off his back.
Finlayson wants to free his trapped foot but Lachmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lachmann wants to control but Finlayson is keeping busy.
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
Finlayson passes into side control, despite Lachmann's attempt to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finlayson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lachmann's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lachmann struggling a bit here.
Lachmann gets back to half guard.
Lachmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Lachmann dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lachmann with a poor takedown
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Lachmann toppling to the canvas! Lachmann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!
and Finlayson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lachmann! He's just covering up as Finlayson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson! Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Torhte Finlayson 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 Needle Dick (ranked 441 p4p, 362 weight class) and Maro Pjetlic (ranked 71 p4p, 57 weight class). Pjetlic has chosen Legend as his entrance music. Needle Dick had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Needle Dick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maro Pjetlic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjetlic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dick circles away quickly and effectively.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
A shot to the liver by Pjetlic. Beautiful body shot.
Pjetlic throws a jab when Dick was well out of range.
Pjetlic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dick defending well as Pjetlic loads up on a big left hand.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Dick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic scores with a shot to the body.
Pjetlic lands a nice hook to Dick's body. Dick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick misses with a body punch
and Pjetlic counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
Dick throwing a counter right hand but Pjetlic manages to avoid it.
Dick slips under a jab from Pjetlic.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pjetlic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dick.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Pjetlic moves away from the strike by Dick.
A little jabbing left from Pjetlic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
Dick throwing a counter right hand but Pjetlic manages to avoid it.
Dick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries to bum rush Pjetlic with a series of wild strikes but Pjetlic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pjetlic misses with a lunging right hand
and Dick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
Dick throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pjetlic counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pjetlic looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.
Pjetlic looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
Dick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pjetlic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dick. Dick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Dick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pjetlic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic connects with a looping right hand.
Pjetlic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Dick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Pjetlic misses.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Dick blocks it.
Dick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Pjetlic misses the target.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
A counter left hand to the body from Dick misses its target.
Good exchange - Pjetlic coming out on top.
Pjetlic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pjetlic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
Dick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the side of Dick's head but Dick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pjetlic.
Dick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pjetlic throws a lazy uppercut
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the body
and Pjetlic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pjetlic misses with a hook.
Pjetlic throws a poor cross that misses
and Dick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dick was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
It looked like Dick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pjetlic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Pjetlic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dick misses with an uppercut. Pjetlic saw that one coming.
Pjetlic lands a really nice looking cross but Dick seems unphased.
Pjetlic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pjetlic throws out a loose jab but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pjetlic misses with a hook
and Dick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch
and Dick counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Pjetlic falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Needle Dick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Maro Pjetlic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Better fighter lost. Lets go to the street and have a rematch right now!!!'.
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