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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Daluz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qura comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Finest - MF Doom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Daluz
vs
Qura

182 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nelson Daluz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yacoub Qura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daluz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Qura is out of range.
Daluz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qura circles away quickly and effectively.
Daluz throws a front kick aimed at Qura's knee but Qura avoids it well.
Qura misses with a combination

and Daluz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daluz.
Daluz is looking to stand up but Qura won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daluz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Qura kicks Daluz off and gets to his feet.
Qura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Daluz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Qura!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qura tries to hold on but Daluz pushes him away.
Qura holds on for dear life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daluz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Qura is trying desperately to improve position.
Qura is trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daluz trying to control but Qura is having none of it.
Qura is bucking up trying to escape but Daluz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Qura wants to get back to his feet.
Qura tries to hold on but Daluz pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daluz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Qura is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Qura really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Daluz wants to control the pace but Qura is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daluz misses with a head shot.
Daluz is looking to stand but Daluz has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

That's four 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.
Daluz unloads with some shots from mount but Qura bucks and avoids them well.
Qura manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Qura, under a barage of strikes from Daluz.
Daluz trying to control from half guard but Qura is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Qura ducks under a wild hook from Daluz.
Qura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daluz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daluz.
Daluz is breathing heavily.
Qura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daluz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Daluz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Qura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Qura falls off balance throwing a combination

and Daluz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Qura's guard.

Qura pushes Daluz off and gets back to his feet.
Qura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daluz fails with a takedown attempt.
Qura works over Daluz's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Nelson Daluz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Qura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daluz blocks a head kick by Qura.
Qura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura lands a with a good body shot.
Qura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Qura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daluz circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Qura.
Qura lands a front kick.
Qura throws a series of punches but Daluz moves out of range.
Daluz slips a jab and a cross from Qura.
Qura fails to land with a series of punches.
Daluz dodges the punch combination from Qura.
Daluz tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Qura.
Qura throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qura dodges the punch combination from Daluz.
Qura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Qura takes the fight into the clinch.
Qura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Qura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qura misses with a combination

and Daluz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qura desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Daluz is going to stand back up.
Daluz is stalling here. Qura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Daluz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Qura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Daluz is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Qura controlling the position.
Daluz tries to escape but Qura is in control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daluz is trying to escape the position but Qura is controlling the position.

Qura decides to stand back up. Qura steps back and let's Daluz get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yacoub Qura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelson Daluz's cut.
That's time! Daluz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A left and a right from Qura both land. Nice combination.
Daluz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Qura 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 Daluz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daluz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qura wants to land a leg kick but Daluz is out of range.
Daluz throws a head kick that misses
and Qura counters with a good low kick that Daluz was not able to check.
Qura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Daluz counters with a single leg into guard. Qura didn't expect that.
Qura wants to stand and escape but Daluz is having none of it.
Daluz trying to control the position from guard on top but Qura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Qura uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Qura throws a right and a left that Daluz avoids nicely.
Daluz shoots in but no luck this time.
Qura cracks the inside of Daluz's front leg.
Qura throws a nice looking combination but Daluz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daluz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Qura.
Qura scoring well with a low kick there.
Qura fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Qura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daluz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qura.
Nelson Daluz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daluz tries to clinch up
and Qura counters with a nice leg kick.
Qura misses with a few strikes there.

Daluz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Daluzis looking to pass into half guard but Qura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Qura is in guard.
Qura wants to stand but Daluz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daluz looking to control.
Nelson Daluz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daluz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Qura has passed into side control.
Daluz can't do much from the bottom here.
Qura slows the pace down.
Daluz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daluz tries to get out of 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.
Daluz looks to move to half guard but instead Qura has passed into mount! Damn!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yacoub Qura.
I think Qura 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yacoub Qura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Vince Bartone enters the cage!

Simpson
vs
Bartone

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Bartone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartone shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Bartone steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Simpson is out on his feet! Bartone sets himself and nearly takes Simpson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vince Bartone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Acid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Acid
vs
Banner

191 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Acid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Acid slips a jab from Banner.
Acid misses with a two punch combination.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss

and Acid counters with a single leg into guard. Banner didn't expect that.
Acid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Banner wants to stand up but Acid is controlling him.
Acid pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acid frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Acid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Acid.

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.
Acid controlling from the full mount.
Acid lands a heavy elbow.
Banner has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Banner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Acid off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acid struggling to keep hold of the position.

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.

Acid is looking for a choke. Banner gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Banner manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Acid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Acid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A good leg kick by Banner.
Banner tries to bum rush Acid with a series of wild strikes but Acid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner throws a leg kick which misses Acid's front leg but catches the back leg as Acid tries to avoid it.
Banner throws a right hand that Acid ducks under and follows up with a left that Acid also avoids with ease.
Acid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Trent Acid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acid shoots for a takedown but Banner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Acid is defended easily by Banner.
Acid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acid.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banner looks to land a combination but Acid avoids it well.
Acid fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Acid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Acid moves out of range easily.
Acid dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Banner throws a head kick but Acid moves out of range.
Acid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Acid slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acid slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Acid circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two 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.

Acid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Acid manages to pull guard.
Acid manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Acid controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acid unloads with some shots from mount but Banner bucks and avoids them well.
Acid throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acid content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Banner misses with a wild combination.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Acid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acid.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Acid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner parries the strikes from Acid easily there. Acid is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banner to escape.
Banner is letting Acid control him for a moment.
Acid trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to get back to his feet but Acid drags him back down.

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

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.
Acid trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Acid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Acid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordy Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ciccio Barrese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Richardson
vs
Barrese

185 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordy Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciccio Barrese!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrese connects with a single shot there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Richardson.
Barrese tries to buck Richardson off but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barrese is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Richardson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barrese throws Richardson to one side and escapes!
Barrese fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richardson.

Richardson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrese looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barrese moves into full guard.
Richardson prevents Barrese from getting back to his feet.
Richardson passes Barrese's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richardson is working for a submission of some sort.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Richardson prevents Barrese from standing back up.
Richardson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barrese is desperately trying to improve his position but Richardson has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Richardson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Richardson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Richardson landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrese tries to reverse the position but Richardson maintains control.

Richardson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barrese can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richardson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barrese is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barrese taking shots to the head.

Richardson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barrese manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barrese gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Richardson landing strikes from the mount.
Barrese tries to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Richardson blocks Barrese's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Richardson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barrese wants to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson looking to control but Barrese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Barrese that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richardson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barrese hang on?
Barrese is trying desperately to improve position.
Richardson lands with some strikes.
Richardson with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrese really wants to buck Richardson off and get back to his feet.

Richardson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barrese turns into him and now he's in Richardson's guard.
Barrese has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richardson is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordy Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barrese has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barrese.
Barrese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Richardson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richardson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barrese is one step ahead there.
Richardson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Richardson lands with some strikes.
Barrese takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Richardson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barrese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barrese is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Richardson breaks from Barrese's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Richardson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gordy Richardson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richardson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barrese flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Richardson lands a big elbow.
Barrese regains half guard.
Barrese wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Richardson there.
Richardson trying to mount his opponent but Barrese defends it.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richardson in particular looking to stall.
Barrese wants to improve his position but Richardson is controlling well.
Barrese is not content to let Richardson control the position.
Barrese is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richardson.
Barrese tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson thows a body shot but no joy.
Barrese tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrese tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Barrese looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barrese misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gordy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Barrese.
Barrese with a poor takedown

and Richardson counters with a shoot takedown. Barrese fights it but they end up in guard.
Richardson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richardson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Richardson has gone for a leg lock! Barrese slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richardson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barrese accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richardson 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.
Barrese postures up.
Barrese passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richardson taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordy Richardson dominated that second round.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Barrese tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Richardson tries to keep at a distance but Barrese has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Barrese on the inside.
Richardson looking for a takedown.
Richardson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barrese prevents it.

Barrese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrese misses with a two punch combination.
Barrese tries to clinch but Richardson moves away
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrese tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrese misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrese tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
and Richardson counters with a nice body shot.
Gordy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Barrese.
Richardson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrese fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrese throws a left and a right that both miss

and Richardson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrese is trying to stand.
Richardson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barrese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richardson.

Richardson is working for a submission of some sort.
Richardson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrese defending well though.
Barrese trying to control but Richardson postures up.
Barrese flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Richardson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richardson prevents Barrese from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.
Barrese tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richardson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barrese tries to clinch up
and Richardson counters with a two punch combo.
Barrese connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barrese shoots and misses

and Richardson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barrese's guard.
Barrese lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Richardson!
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Richardson tries to reverse the position but Barrese maintains control.
Barrese lands a big elbow.
Richardson is desperately trying to improve his position but Barrese has a good base and remains in mount.
Barrese is landing with some decent strikes but Richardson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Richardson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Richardson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richardson is looking to improve his position.
Barrese wants to stand up but Richardson is controlling the position.
Richardson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gordy Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richardson striking off his back but it's not causing Barrese any problems.
Richardson wants to control but Barrese passes easily into half guard.
Richardson missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordy Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordy Richardson!

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energy
A | B

hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Spicey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Roc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spicey
vs
Roc

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Spicey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Roc!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spicey swivels and escapes.

Spicey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roc manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roc looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Spicey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Roc looking for submissions off his back.

Roc actively working from the bottom here.
Spicey trying to mount his opponent but Roc defends it.
Roc gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roc is looking for a triangle but Spicey pushes his legs off easily.
Spicey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spicey looking to sit in guard and control but Roc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spicey pulls Roc in close to prevent any damage.

That's two 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.
Roc throwing strikes from guard but Spicey blocks nicely.
Roc passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Roc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spicey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Roc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spicey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roc looks gassed!
Spicey is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spicey keeps working.
Spicey is looking for a sweep.

Roc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spicey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Spicey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Roc seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

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.

Roc decides to stand up, so the ref orders Spicey to his feet.
Roc fails in his attempt to clinch.

Roc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spicey tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Roc goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spicey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roc but great work by Spicey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Spicey stands up and beckons Roc to his feet.
Spicey misses with a takedown

and Roc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Roc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Roc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roc throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roc throwing strikes but Spicey manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Roc manages to get back to half guard.
Roc is looking to control Spicey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roc avoid being mounted?
Roc manages to get to full guard.

Roc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spicey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicey stands and throws Roc's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Spicey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Roc with a poor takedown

and Spicey counters with a takedown into side control.

Spicey stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Spicey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roc can't get the takedown.
Roc has Spicey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spicey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tony Spicey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Roc.

Roc jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicey wants to control from the top but Roc keeps moving.
Spicey wanted to stand there but Roc had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Roc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roc working a defensive guard here.

Roc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spicey defends well.

Spicey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spicey is aware though and is defending well.

Spicey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Roc tries for a takedown but Spicey circles away easily

so Spicey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spicey tries to free his leg and advance position but Roc is retaining full guard.

Roc working for a triangle but Spicey defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicey wants to control from the top but Roc keeps moving.

Roc is looking for a triangle but Spicey pushes his legs off easily.

Roc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spicey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Roc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Spicey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Roc tries for a takedown but Spicey circles away easily

and Spicey counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Roc!
Roc is looking to get to half guard.

Spicey is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Spicey with a poor takedown

so Roc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roc trying to control but Spicey is working from the bottom.
Jay Roc has got the better of the ground game so far.

Roc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roc stops Spicey from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roc drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Roc as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Spicey screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Roc! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jay Roc!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Lapierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tureil Vita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vita is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ain't No Rest For The Wicked - Cage The Elephant. Tureil Vita is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lapierre
vs
Vita

175 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Lapierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tureil Vita!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapierre takes one to the side of the head.
Vita scores with a jab to the jaw.

Lapierre scores with a takedown into Vita's guard.
Vita is looking to stand back up but Lapierre counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vita.
Lapierre throwing shots but Vita is blocking nicely.

Lapierre stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lapierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Vita as he connects with a hook.
Lapierre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lapierre throws a sloppy head kick and Vita moves out of range easily.
Lapierre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Jean Lapierre has been cut.
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!

Lapierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lapierre wants to control but Vita is keeping him busy.
Lapierre is breathing heavily.
Vita is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vita is looking to get back to his feet here but Lapierre is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vita's back.

Lapierre working for the choke.
Vita wants to get back to his feet.

Vita defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vita is trying to get back to his feet but Lapierre has full control of the position and if anything, Vita has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Lapierre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lapierre looking for the RNC.
Vita holding both Lapierre 's hands and preventing any damage.

Vita showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lapierre is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vita knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vita for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lapierre looking to control but Vita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Lapierre goes for an armbar but Vita turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vita.
Vita wanted to stand there but Lapierre had control of the position.

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.
Lapierre has Vita pulled in close to control his posture.
Vita wants to stand but Lapierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vita must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lapierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lapierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vita lands a body shot.
Vita wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lapierre walks into a jab.
Lapierre tries to clinch but Vita moves out of range.
Vita blocks a head kick by Lapierre.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lapierre.
Vita with a hook.
A cross from Vita lands.
Vita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lapierre.
Lapierre leaves Vita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Lapierre.
Lapierre walks into a stiff left hand from Vita.
Vita lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vita cracks Lapierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lapierre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vita scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jean Lapierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vita lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Vita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Lapierre misses
and Vita counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses
and Vita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vita keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Vita does no damage.
Lapierre misses with a two punch combination.
Lapierre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vita.
Lapierre thows a leg kick but Vita checks it
and Vita counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Lapierre does no damage.
Lapierre takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses
and Vita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vita scores with a jab. Lapierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lapierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Vita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vita lands a right hook to the body.
Vita lands a nice looking body shot.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses
and Vita counters with a body kick that stops Lapierre in his tracks momentarily.

That's two 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.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses
and Vita counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Vita.
Lapierre connects with a solid leg kick.
Lapierre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lapierre shoots and misses
and Vita counters with a left to the body.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses
and Vita makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lapierre really felt that one!
Vita is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses
and Vita counters with a head kick. That will keep Lapierre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vita throws a head kick that Lapierre semi-blocks.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses
and Vita counters with a left to the body.
Vita misses with a takedown attempt - Lapierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Lapierre misses
and Vita counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lapierre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lapierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Vita counters with a nice body kick.
Lapierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Lapierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapierre throws a lazy head kick
and Vita counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Lapierre misses
and Vita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lapierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Vita counters with a solid body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses
and Vita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lapierre has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lapierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vita lands a nice shot that snaps Lapierre's head back.
Lapierre thows a left - swing and a miss!

Vita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lapierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lapierre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vita tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lapierre.
Lapierre trying to control here.

Lapierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapierre works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lapierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vita looking to pass the guard.
Lapierre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vita!
Lapierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lapierre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vita manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lapierre trying to control the position but Vita is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tureil Vita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Lapierre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vita lands a with a good body shot.
Lapierre fails with the takedown.
Vita with a jab.
Donk. Vita catches Lapierre right on the button with a cross.
Vita with a jab.
Vita goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lapierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vita sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vita connects with a high kick.
Vita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lapierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vita sprawls well. Vita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lapierre gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lapierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lapierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Vita there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapierre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vita.
Lapierre ducks under a wild hook from Vita.
Lapierre throws a lazy head kick
and Vita counters with an inside leg kick.
Lapierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Vita counters with a head kick.
Lapierre throws a lazy head kick
and Vita counters with a big head kick but Lapierre shrugs it off.
Vita lands a lovely overhand right.
Lapierre shoots in and drives through. Vita sprawls well.
A head kick from Vita lands but Lapierre takes it in his stride.
Vita cracks Lapierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lapierre fails with the takedown.
Lapierre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses
and Vita counters with a head kick. That will keep Lapierre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vita lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapierre throws a head kick that misses.
Vita throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lapierre.
Lapierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Vita tries to sprawl out of it but Lapierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lapierre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lapierre takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vita.
Lapierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Vita counters with a one-two to the body.
Vita throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vita connects with a body shot.
Lapierre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lapierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lapierre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lapierre tries to clinch but Vita moves out of range.
Lapierre misses with a body kick.
Vita throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vita lands a head kick!
Vita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vita circles away from the clinch attempt

and Vita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vita.
Vita wants to get up but he can't break Lapierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Lapierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vita is aware though and is defending well.

Lapierre has his feet on Vita's thighs here. He's pushed Vita off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vita screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Lapierre!
Jean Lapierre is the new lightweight champion!