NYFE: Genesis Fight Night III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Clausey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo has chosen You can't hide, You can't run as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Clausey
vs
Bravo

190 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

186 cm
25
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Clausey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo tries a low kick but Clausey avoids it.
Clausey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clausey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo looks to land a body kick but Clausey moved away.
Clausey swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo blocks a jab.
Bravo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clausey misses with a body shot.
Bravo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clausey takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Clausey is avoiding it.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Clausey avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clausey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Clausey moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Clausey.
Clausey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bravo blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Clausey moves out of range.
Clausey misses the shot to the body.
Clausey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bravo.
Clausey tries to clinch but Bravo moves out of range.

Bravo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clausey was covering up waiting for the punch and Bravo finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clausey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clausey wants to sweep but no luck.
Clausey is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clausey has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.

Clausey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clausey is breathing heavily.
Bravo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clausey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clausey is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clausey keeps working.
Bravo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clausey!
Clausey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control but Clausey is having none of it.

Bravo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bravo extends the arm and Clausey is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Bravo!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erickson has chosen You're the best around - Joe Esposito as his entrance music. John Marston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marston
vs
Erickson

190 cm
24
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davis Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Erickson finds it's target.
Marston tries to score with a low kick but Erickson moves his leg out of the way.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Erickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Marston works over Erickson's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Davis Erickson has been cut.
Erickson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marston misses the shot to the body.
Marston wants to clinch up but Erickson keeps it at a distance.
Erickson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marston.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Erickson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Erickson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marston doesn't manage to clinch there - Erickson circles away.
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Erickson jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.
Erickson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marston fails with an attempt to clinch.

Erickson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Erickson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erickson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson grinds an elbow into Marston's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erickson cracks Marston with a big elbow.
Erickson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marston is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Marston's face as Erickson controls the position.
Erickson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Erickson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marston is breathing heavily.
Marston can't do much from the bottom here.
Marston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marston tries to get out of the position.
Erickson lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erickson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Marston looks calm but he's in trouble here. Erickson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Marston is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Erickson lets go of the hold and Marston can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davis Erickson!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Compton has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Machida
vs
Compton

190 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Compton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cody Compton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Compton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Compton shoots in.
Compton tries to clinch up.
Compton fails with a takedown attempt.
Compton misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida throws a leg kick but Compton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Compton throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
Machida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Compton looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Compton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Compton's knee but Compton avoids it well.
Compton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apollo Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Compton.
Compton is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida lands with a right hand.
Compton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Compton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Compton checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Machida tenderised Compton's leg. Compton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Compton checks a leg kick nicely.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Compton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Compton tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Compton looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Compton misses with a leg kick
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Compton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Machida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Compton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Compton off balance momentarily.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Compton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Compton's sensitive parts.
Machida lands a head kick. Compton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Compton down.
Compton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Compton takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Compton is rocked!
Machida cracks Compton on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Compton falls backwards against the cage. Machida follows up with more strikes that drop Compton to his knees. Machida keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Compton! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Machida!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Vermillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort has chosen All Good Soldiers - Bad Religion as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Vermillion
vs
Belfort

190 cm
26
176 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

.: AFFAKETION :.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Vermillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort scores with a hook to the body. Vermillion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vermillion shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vermillion shoots for a takedown but Belfort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vermillion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Vermillion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vermillion shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belfort misses with a hook.
Max Vermillion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermillion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belfort defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vermillion.
Vermillion is breathing heavily.
Vermillion closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Vermillion pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vermillion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vermillion shoots in looking for a takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl out of it but Vermillion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belfort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vermillion.

Belfort lands a big right hand that sends Vermillion crashing to the mat! Belfort stays standing though and waves Vermillion back to his feet!
Belfort scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Vermillion tries to get into range but Belfort steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Vermillion! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Belfort scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitor Belfort!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Roethlisberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by Big Shit Poppin' - T.I.. Roethlisberger has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Palmer
vs
Roethlisberger

191 cm
18
218 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*
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[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romeo Roethlisberger!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Palmer has managed to clinch.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.

It looks like Romeo Roethlisberger has been cut.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Roethlisberger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
Roethlisberger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Palmer smiles and moves away.
Roethlisberger avoids a punch combination nicely.

Palmer darts in and clinches Roethlisberger up against the cage.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roethlisberger wants a takedown.
Casey Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Roethlisberger.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palmer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer is stalling here.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Roethlisberger looks gassed!
Palmer slows down the pace here.
Palmer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Roethlisberger is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Palmer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Palmer.
Palmer is leaning against Roethlisberger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roethlisberger takes a shot to the head.
Palmer has Roethlisberger pushed against the cage.
Palmer misses with an elbow strike.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
Roethlisberger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That has opened up Romeo Roethlisberger's cut even more.
Palmer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Roethlisberger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roethlisberger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palmer is stalling here.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Palmer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roethlisberger trying to stall but Palmer improves his position.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
Palmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roethlisberger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roethlisberger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roethlisbergers head.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romeo Roethlisberger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Palmer moves into the clinch.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer is pushing Roethlisberger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Palmer throws an elbow that misses.
Palmer is stalling here.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Casey Palmer.
Roethlisberger dodges the punch combination from Palmer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roethlisberger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Roethlisberger is breathing heavily.

Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Palmer lands a damaging elbow.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Palmer lands an elbow inside.
Roethlisberger wants a takedown but no success here.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roethlisberger tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

The cut above Romeo Roethlisberger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Palmer stalling against the cage.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palmer slowing the pace effectively.
Roethlisberger blocks the elbow strike.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Casey Palmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Palmer just leaning against Roethlisberger, taking a breather.
Palmer working aggressively here.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roethlisberger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casey Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Roethlisberger.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roethlisberger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Roethlisberger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palmer misses with a two punch combination.
Palmer misses with an attempted mid kick.

Palmer moves into range and clinches up with Roethlisberger.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
Palmer misses with an elbow strike.
Palmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer cracks Roethlisberger with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer has Roethlisberger pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roethlisberger blocks an uppercut.
Roethlisberger blocks an uppercut.
Roethlisberger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Palmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Palmer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romeo Roethlisberger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Palmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Palmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palmer is pressed up against the cage. Roethlisberger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Palmer down to the mat. Palmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Palmer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Palmer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Palmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roethlisberger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palmer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roethlisberger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roethlisberger letting Palmer take a breather here.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
Palmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roethlisberger letting Palmer take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer pushes Roethlisberger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
A short right from Palmer.
A short right from Palmer.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Palmer.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Palmer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Roethlisberger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Casey Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Roethlisberger.
Palmer slows down the pace here.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roethlisberger backwards.
Roethlisberger wants a takedown.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmer pushes Roethlisberger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romeo Roethlisberger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palmer 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Palmer!

C
A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey St Claire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Raymore Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey St Claire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

St Claire
vs
Raymore Ardonia

200 cm
25
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*
[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey St Claire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Raymore Ardonia!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardonia throws a right and a left that St Claire avoids nicely.
Ardonia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for St Claire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

St Claire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
St Claire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ardonia trying to control but St Claire postures up.
St Claire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ardonia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ardonia is trying to escape back to his feet but St Claire uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ardonia tries to buck St Claire off but St Claire is having none of it.

St Claire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St Claire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Claire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ardonia keeps working.
The referee asks St Claire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. St Claire prefers to stall for the moment though.
St Claire trying to control the action but Ardonia is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ardonia misses with a strike from the bottom.
The referee asks St Claire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. St Claire prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two 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.

We're going to have a standup here because Casey St Claire wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ardonia misses with a straight left.
St Claire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ardonia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Claire darts in trying to clinch
and Ardonia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Claire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Claire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ardonia pinned against the cage. Ardonia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St Claire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ardonia counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Claire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ardonia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St Claire moves out of range as Ardonia strikes.
Casey St Claire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Claire is looking to clinch.
St Claire misses with a series of wild punches.
St Claire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardonia.
St Claire misses with a few strikes there.
Ardonia with a jab.
St Claire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ardonia.
Ardonia throws a series of strikes that have St Claire backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Claire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ardonia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ardonia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Claire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ardonia dodges the punch combination from St Claire.
Ardonia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ardonia misses with a straight right.
Ardonia fails to land with a series of punches.
St Claire is looking to clinch.

St Claire rushes Ardonia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ardonia tries to break the clinch but St Claire is controlling the position.
Ardonia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from St Claire.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Claire as Ardonia tries to tie him up.
St Claire misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Raymore Ardonia dominated that round.
That's time! St Claire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

St Claire throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Claire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ardonia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St Claire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from St Claire.
St Claire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Claire clinches but Ardonia breaks the clinch
and Ardonia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ardonia throws a nice looking combination but St Claire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Claire throws a right and a left that Ardonia avoids nicely.
Ardonia falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Claire counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Claire clinches but Ardonia breaks the clinch
and St Claire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Claire wants to clinch
and Ardonia counters with a left and a right that stings St Claire.
Ardonia misses with the combination.
Ardonia slaps away a takedown attempt from St Claire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
St Claire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ardonia counters with a nice uppercut.
Ardonia misses with a hook. St Claire ducked under it nicely.
Ardonia misses with a double jab
and St Claire counters with a left to the body.
Ardonia is breathing heavily.
St Claire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St Claire clinches up against the cage.
Ardonia blocks an uppercut.
Ardonia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from St Claire.

It looks like Mirko Raymore Ardonia has been cut.
St Claire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ardonia is trying to break the clinch but St Claire is controlling him.
St Claire misses with the head strike.
Ardonia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Claire misses with the head strike.
St Claire has Ardonia pressed against the cage, preventing Ardonia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Claire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Claire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ardonia tries to break free but St Claire pushes him back against the cage.
St Claire tries to throw a body punch but Ardonia avoids it by throwing St Claire back against the cage.
St Claire lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Claire.

That has opened up Mirko Raymore Ardonia's cut even more.
St Claire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St Claire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Claire leaning his opponent against the cage.
St Claire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ardonia as St Claire tries to tie him up.
Ardonia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Claire.
St Claire has Ardonia pressed against the cage, preventing Ardonia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Claire has Ardonia pressed against the cage.
St Claire throws an elbow that misses.
St Claire misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Claire working aggressively here.
St Claire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Claire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ardonia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
St Claire trying to stall but Ardonia improves his position.
St Claire pushes Ardonia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

The cut above Mirko Raymore Ardonia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
St Claire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Claire stalling the fight.
Ardonia wants to stall.
St Claire throws an elbow that misses.
Ardonia managing to block the knees to the body from St Claire.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
St Claire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ardonia avoiding damage as St Claire throws knees to the body.
St Claire looking to slow down the pace here.
St Claire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ardonia backwards.
Ardonia tries to break free but St Claire pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Claire.
St Claire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for St Claire.
St Claire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St Claire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ardonias head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from St Claire.
St Claire works on Ardonia's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Claire misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Claire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Claire working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Mirko Raymore Ardonia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Casey St Claire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Claire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St Claire wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey St Claire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Raymore Ardonia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

St Claire misses with a combination
and Ardonia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ardonia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from St Claire.
St Claire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ardonia keeps the fight on the outside.
Ardonia moves out of range of the leg kick from St Claire.

St Claire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Claire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mirko Raymore Ardonia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Casey St Claire!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison McGown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shockhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGown comes to the cage accompanied by Tomoyasu Hotei - Battle Without Honor Or Humanity. Jamison McGown had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McGown
vs
Shockhaven

198 cm
22
260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamison McGown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Shockhaven!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shockhaven throws a right and a left that both miss.

McGown moves into the clinch successfully.
McGown presses Shockhaven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shockhaven takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Shawn Shockhaven has been cut.
McGown stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGown scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGown slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shockhaven is pushing McGown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGown.
McGown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shockhaven or not.
Shockhaven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shockhaven has McGown pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from McGown.
Shockhaven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from McGown.
McGown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGown slows down the pace here.
McGown lands with a right to the head.

Shockhaven has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shockhaven looks gassed!
McGown trying to get back to his feet but Shockhaven is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

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.
Shockhaven thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
McGown is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shockhaven controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamison McGown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shockhaven looks to score with a jab to the body but McGown is just out of range.

McGown clinches with his opponent.
Shockhaven taking a breather.

Shockhaven gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGown regains guard.

McGown has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shockhaven off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shockhaven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGown as he jumps to the side.

McGown closes the distance and clinches.
McGown swings wildly with an uppercut but Shockhaven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shockhaven has had enough of the clinch but McGown keeps him there for the moment.
McGown lands an elbow just above Shockhaven 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockhaven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shockhaven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGown.
McGown throws a nice looking combination but Shockhaven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shockhaven takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

McGown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shockhaven is trying to maintain a safe position but McGown gets an underhook and turns Shockhaven into the cage.
Shockhaven can't get the takedown.
Jamison McGown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shockhaven.
Shockhaven takes a shot to the head.
McGown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown letting Shockhaven take a breather here.
McGown lands a hook that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from McGown.
Nice body punch from McGown.
Shockhaven is breathing heavily.
McGown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McGown.
McGown throws a punch but it's blocked by Shockhaven.
McGown lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGown crunches a lovely knee into Shockhaven's ribcage.
Shockhaven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shockhaven.
Jamison McGown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGown stalling in the clinch.
McGown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGown working Shockhaven over with knees to the body.
McGown lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from McGown.
McGown scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGown lands a nice uppercut.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from McGown.
McGown lands a right hand.
McGown taking a breather.
McGown scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from McGown.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGown.
McGown lands a left hand.
Shockhaven wants to break free but McGown has control.
Shockhaven is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGown scores with a shoulder strike.
McGown cracks Shockhaven with a nice body shot.
McGown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGown gets underhooks to prevent Shockhaven's takedown attempt.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shockhaven up against the cage.
Shockhaven takes a shot to the head.
McGown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shockhaven.
McGown lands with a left to the head.
McGown slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shockhaven's defenses.
Shockhaven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGown has him pressed against the cage.
McGown crunches a lovely knee into Shockhaven's ribcage.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown is stalling here.
McGown digs a right hand underneath Shockhaven's ribcage. Shockhaven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shockhaven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shockhaven goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGown prevents it.
Nice body punch from McGown.
McGown lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from McGown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGown lands with a light punch inside.
Shockhaven being controlled against the cage.
McGown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamison McGown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shockhaven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shockhaven falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGown counters with a head kick.
Shockhaven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shockhaven takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Shockhaven is rocked!

That has opened up Shawn Shockhaven's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGown.

McGown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shockhaven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGown is in Shockhaven's guard.

McGown stands and steps away. Shockhaven gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Shockhaven tries to keep at a distance but McGown has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGown throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGown lands a hook that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shockhaven can do to turn this around?
McGown just leaning against Shockhaven, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGown keeps control of Shockhaven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shockhaven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGown has him pressed against the cage.
McGown lands a shoulder strike.
McGown slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shockhaven.
Shockhaven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shockhaven stalling in the clinch but McGown improves position.
McGown misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGown lands a nice uppercut.
Shockhaven trying to control the position but instead, McGown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shockhaven into the cage.
Shockhaven tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two 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.
Shockhaven tries to stall but McGown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Shockhaven.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Shockhaven.

McGown moves into the clinch successfully.
Shockhaven wants a takedown but no success here.
Jamison McGown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shockhaven.
McGown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
Shockhaven has had enough of the clinch but McGown keeps him there for the moment.
McGown pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGown lands a hook that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from McGown.
McGown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Shockhaven has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGown is trying to keep an underhook but Shockhaven manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McGown wants to get back to his feet.
Shockhaven controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamison McGown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamison McGown!