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APF 33 - Laymans Terms PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giani Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giani Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Swick!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Suarez.
Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Suarez pushes Swick off looking to stand but Swick dives back in and keeps control.
Swick tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suarez wants to get back to his feet.
Swick is trying to control the action in half guard but Suarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez is in trouble now - Swick has advanced to mount!
Suarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swick on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick looking to finish with strikes here!
Suarez tries to buck Swick off but he can't manage it.
Swick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Suarez's face.
Swick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Suarez tries to hold on but Swick postures up.
Swick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suarez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suarez shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swick looks gassed!
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Swick isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suarez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Swick looking to finish Suarez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suarez!
Swick content just to control the position here.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Swick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Swick has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Swick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Swick. What's that going to do exactly?
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swick jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Suarez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Suarez and Swick has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Suarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Swick asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suarez tries to improve position but can't.
Swick has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Suarez!
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Swick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suarez tries to get out of the position.
Swick landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Swick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Swick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Suarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Swick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suarez tries to avoid it but Swick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suarez to the ground. Suarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suarez throws a nice looking combination but Swick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swick shoots in but no luck this time.
Suarez drops Swick with a beautiful combination! Swick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Suarez is looking for the KO!
Swick is rocked!
It looks like Mike Swick has been cut.
Suarez is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Swick flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Swick is out cold! Suarez holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giani Suarez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Caputo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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168 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thiago Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joel Caputo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caputo shoots in but no luck this time.
Caputo blocks a head kick by Belfort.
Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Caputo on that attempt.
Caputo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caputo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belfort pinned against the cage. Belfort gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thiago Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Caputo.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caputo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Caputo is pushing Belfort's head away, looking to escape. Belfort manages to hold on to the position though.
Belfort wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caputo, who protects the arm well.
Caputo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belfort wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Caputo tries to escape but Belfort is in control.
Caputo is looking to regain half guard here but Belfort keeps moving and retains side control.
Belfort is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caputo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caputo is pushing Belfort's head away, looking to escape. Belfort manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caputo is looking to reverse the position.
Belfort connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Caputo some visible discomfort.
Belfort is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caputo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caputo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belfort working the ground and pound from side control.
Caputo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belfort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Caputo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caputo tries to escape but Belfort is in control.
Belfort 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.
Caputo stops Belfort from passing to mount.
Belfort is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caputo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belfort has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caputo sneaks back into half guard.
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!
Caputo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Belfort. Oh but Caputo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Belfort goes limp - he's gone! Caputo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joel Caputo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infamous comes to the cage accompanied by Slaughterhouse - Warriors. Stevenson has chosen System Of A Down - Science as his entrance music. Nick Stevenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Infamous ducks under and follows up with a left that Infamous also avoids with ease.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Infamous with a series of wild strikes but Infamous uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Infamous scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Infamous misses with a kick to the body.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Infamous.
Infamous fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous misses with a double jab.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Infamous counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Infamous lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Infamous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Infamous is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Infamous drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Infamous jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Infamous drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Infamous as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stevenson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Infamous! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chris Infamous!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KJ Dempsey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Powerful |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Mean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dempsey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mean momentarily.
Mean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Mean avoids nicely.
Dempsey 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.
Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Dempsey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dempsey throws an elbow but misses.
Dempsey throws an elbow that misses.
Mean takes an elbow to the temple.
Dempsey trying to land knees to the body.
Mean gets underhooks to prevent Dempsey's takedown attempt.
Mean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dempsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mean has Dempsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dempsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Mean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dempsey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Dempsey.
Dempsey lands an elbow inside that Mean shrugs off.
Mean is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mean takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Mean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dempsey lands a big knee to the head and Mean goes down! Dempsey pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Dempsey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pusha T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb has chosen Hells Bells by AC/DC as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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275 lbs
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pusha T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Webb.
Webb thows a body shot but no joy.
T misses with a wild combination.
Pusha T seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb moves away from the strike by T.
Webb misses with a straight right.
T walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from T misses.
Webb slips a jab and a cross from T.
T misses with a jab, cross combination.
T throws a series of punches but Webb moves out of range.
Webb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webb's corner calls for a 1-2. Webb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Webb!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
T takes one on the chin but seems OK.
T throws a left and a right that both miss
and Webb counters with a series of strikes that sends T to the canvas! Webb follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
T is rocked!
It looks like Pusha T has been cut.
T is breathing heavily.
Webb chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh T is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Webb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
T seems to have got his legs back now.
T is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
T being controlled here, momentarily.
T wants to control the position but Webb says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Webb lands a nice short elbow.
T flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Webb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Webb working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
T is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Webb scores with a couple of nice shots.
Webb lands strikes from half guard.
T is trying to stand back up but Webb is controlling him
Webb trying to pass the guard but T defending well.
Webb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webb trying to control from half guard but T is working away.
T tries to kick Webb off but Webb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webb stalling.
Ground and pound from Webb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T is refusing to be controlled, as Webb sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Webb lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webb is trying to control. T wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
T tries to kick Webb off but Webb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
T on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if T tries to get out of the position.
T is staying active underneath Webb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Webb there.
T kicks off Webb and gets to his feet.
Webb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Webb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
T throwing hammer fists to the chest of Webb. What's that going to do exactly?
Webb trying to control but T is having none of it.
Webb blocks T's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T is trying to escape the mount.
Webb lands a heavy elbow.
T is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Webb.
T takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
T is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Webb cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
T takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Webb's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Webb!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes to the cage accompanied by The Fire Cadenza. Jones has chosen Doctor Jones 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.
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151 lbs
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177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Fernandez!
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, Doctor Jones!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones moves forwards but Fernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fernandez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones trying to control but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones looking to finish Fernandez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fernandez!
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fernandez tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fernandez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oh Fernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Fernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones working Fernandez over with strikes.
Fernandez has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandez controlling the position for now.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Fernandez is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Jones punishes Fernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Fernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown.
Jones clinches.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fernandez is not content to let Jones control the position.
Ground and pound from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Fernandez is keeping him busy.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones working Fernandez over with strikes.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
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.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Fernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Fernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones thows a huge punch but Fernandez dodges it nicely.
Fernandez wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Fernandez does it's job there.
Fernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Fernandez throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Fernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Fernandez throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fernandez slowing the pace effectively.
Fernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Fernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushes Fernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fernandez controls the action.
Jones stalls.
Fernandez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fernandez to the mat. Fernandez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Fernandez blocks nicely.
Jones cracks Fernandez with a solid left hand.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Fernandez blocks nicely.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernandez trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandez which made him look bad.
Jones cracks Fernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pedro Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Jones.
Fernandez throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandez moves away from the strike by Jones.
Pedro Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Fernandez misses.
Pedro Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Fernandez as Jones shoots in.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernandez misses the target.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fernandez tries to get out of the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Fernandez blocks nicely.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fernandez looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernandez sprawls well. Fernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandez loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fernandez misses with a straight left.
Jones slips a jab from Fernandez.
Fernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pedro Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Jones.
Fernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fernandez in his tracks.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernandez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones rushes Fernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernandez controls his hands.
Fernandez wants to break free but Jones has control.
Fernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez blocks a body shot from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Fernandez tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Fernandez is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fernandez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones has Fernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernandez tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Fernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries for a takedown but Fernandez manages to get underhooks.
Jones prevents Fernandez from breaking the clinch.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Fernandez tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Fernandez jabs at Jones's body.
Fernandez misses with a straight right.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
Fernandez misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandez throws out the jab.
Fernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones forces Fernandez back against the cage and clinches.
Pedro Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones wants a takedown.
Fernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to drag Fernandez to the mat but Fernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Fernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Fernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pedro Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Vatali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Engrle!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatali clinches up against the cage.
Vatali blocks an uppercut.
Engrle tries to land a knee to the head but Vatali blocks with his arms.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Engrle's ribcage. Engrle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatali is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vatali misses with a knee strike.
Engrle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vatali avoids the elbow strike from Engrle, against the cage.
Engrle tries a knee to the head but Vatali blocks it.
Knees to the body from Vatali.
Vatali presses Engrle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Engrle misses with a body punch.
Engrle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vatali blocks it with crossed arms.
Engrle misses with the head strike.
Vatali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Engrle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vatali lands a head kick!
Vatali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Engrle doesn't manage to clinch there - Vatali circles away.
Vatali throws a leg kick but Engrle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joe Vatali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatali throws a head kick but Engrle moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Engrle throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Joe Vatali has been cut.
Vatali throws a chopping leg kick but Engrle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali rushes Engrle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Engrle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vatali's brow.
Engrle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Engrle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vatali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Engrle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatali avoids a wild elbow strike from Engrle.
Engrle pushes off an throws an elbow but Vatali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Engrle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Engrle with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Engrle.
Engrle wants to stall.
Engrle looking to throw knees to the head but Vatali is blocking nicely.
Engrle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Engrle's ribcage. Engrle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatali tries for a takedown but Engrle manages to get underhooks.
Vatali takes an elbow to the forehead.
Engrle misses with an elbow strike.
Engrle misses with a knee strike.
Vatali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Engrle looks gassed!
Knees to the body from Vatali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Vatali.
It looks like Stan Engrle has been cut.
Vatali trying to land knees to the body.
Engrle is trying to break the clinch but Vatali has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Engrle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vatali's brow.
Engrle swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vatali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vatali managing to block the knees to the body from Engrle.
Engrle takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engrle misses with some punches.
Engrle trying to stall but Vatali improves his position.
Engrle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Engrle swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatali missing with knees to the body.
Vatali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Engrle looking to throw knees to the head but Vatali is blocking nicely.
Engrle taking a breather.
Engrle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali lands a body punch.
Vatali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Vatali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatali.
Engrle misses with a punch on the inside.
Engrle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vatali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Engrle is trying to break the clinch but Vatali is controlling him.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Engrle.
Vatali is working Engrle over against the cage.
Vatali presses Engrle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Vatali.
Vatali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vatali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vatali lands a shoulder strike.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Engrle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Engrle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Engrle.
Engrle misses with an elbow strike.
Engrle managing to block the knees to the body from Vatali.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Engrle is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatali managing to block the knees to the body from Engrle.
Vatali keeps control of Engrle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the head but Engrle blocks with his arms.
Vatali looking for a takedown.
Engrle tries a body shot but Vatali blocks it.
Engrle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vatali.
Vatali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Engrle has a couple of punches blocked by Vatali.
Engrle misses with an elbow over the top.
Engrle missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatali.
Engrle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Engrle is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Vatali looking to throw knees to the head but Engrle is blocking nicely.
Engrle has had enough of the clinch but Vatali keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatali avoids the elbow strike from Engrle, against the cage.
Vatali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Engrle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Engrle throws an elbow that misses.
Vatali lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatali has hold of one of Engrle's legs. Engrle is fighting the takedown attempt but Vatali gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vatali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vatali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Engrle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vatali to score with a decent uppercut.
Stan Engrle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vatali gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Engrle avoids it.
Engrle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Engrle looking to throw knees to the head but Vatali is blocking nicely.
Vatali turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vatali manages to end up in side control.
Vatali in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vatali landing a few strikes.
Vatali is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Engrle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vatali trying to control the action but Engrle is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Engrle is looking to regain half guard here but Vatali keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle is trying to control Vatali's posture but Vatali avoids it.
Vatali fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vatali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Engrle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vatali in side control, throwing shots but Engrle defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Engrle is trying to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vatali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vatali throws a sloppy head kick
and Engrle counters with a big head kick but Vatali shrugs it off.
Vatali darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Engrle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vatali throwing shots but Engrle is blocking nicely.
Vatali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Engrle is trying to get back to full guard.
Vatali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali throwing shots but Engrle is blocking nicely.
Engrle is trying to get back to full guard.
Vatali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engrle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vatali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Engrle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vatali.
Vatali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Engrle is refusing to be controlled, as Vatali sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vatali throws the kick towards the body but Engrle avoids it.
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.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses.
Engrle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vatali lands a nice hook to Engrle's body. Engrle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Engrle throws the kick towards the body but Vatali avoids it.
Vatali blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Engrle throws a head kick but Vatali moves out of range.
Vatali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Engrle is looking to control Vatali's arms but Vatali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Engrle has his back to the cage.
Engrle with a knee to the head.
Engrle swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Engrle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vatali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vatali is working Engrle over against the cage.
Engrle misses with some punches.
Vatali lands a good knee to the midsection. Engrle won't want to take too many of those.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vatali is trying to trip Engrle. He has hold of a leg but Engrle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vatali persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatali wants to pass the guard but Engrle is keeping the position.
Vatali forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vatali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vatali working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Engrle is trying to control Vatali's posture but Vatali avoids it.
Engrle is trying to improve his position.
Vatali working away.
Vatali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engrle keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatali in side control, throwing shots but Engrle defends.
Engrle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engrle is trying to get back to half guard.
Engrle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali throws a strike aimed at the side of Engrle's head but Engrle avoids it well.
Engrle tries to buck Vatali off but Vatali is having none of it.
Vatali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vatali working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Vatali.
Vatali advances to full mount.
Vatali lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engrle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vatali looking to secure an arm triangle but Engrle defends it well.
Vatali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vatali breaks from Engrle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vatali working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vatali landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engrle tries to hold on but Vatali postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vatali.
Engrle is working to get back to half guard.
Stan Engrle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatali tries to control but Engrle wriggling away.
BOOM! Vatali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Engrle wants to hold on but Vatali pushes him away.
Engrle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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.
Engrle blocking the ground and pound.
Vatali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Engrle?
Vatali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vatali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vatali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engrle can do to turn this around?
Engrle is in a horrible position here. Vatali smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vatali prevents Engrle from getting the reversal.
Vatali connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Engrle tries to lock up and control but Vatali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vatali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Vatali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vatali, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Vatali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oloc Chisley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercule Poirot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chisley comes to the cage accompanied by On The Eve Of War. Poirot has chosen Poirot Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oloc Chisley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hercule Poirot!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisley moves out of range of the body kick from Poirot.
Chisley moves in looking to clinch but Poirot pushes him off.
Poirot misses with a head kick.
Poirot scoring well with a low kick there.
Poirot slips a jab and a cross from Chisley.
Poirot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poirot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chisley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirot.
Chisley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poirot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poirot is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Chisley.
Chisley fails to land the takedown.
Chisley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chisley keeps the fight on the outside.
Poirot tries to land a leg kick but Chisley saw it coming and moves away.
Chisley clinches up against the cage.
Poirot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chisley throws a right and a left that Poirot avoids nicely.
Poirot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chisley pinned against the cage. Chisley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chisley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirot is on top in guard.
Chisley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poirot defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chisley controlling the position.
Chisley wants to stand up but Poirot is controlling him.
Chisley trying to strike off his back.
Poirot tries to free his leg and advance position but Chisley is retaining full guard.
Poirot trying to control the position from guard on top but Chisley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirot stands and throws Chisley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Poirot tries to advance to mount but Chisley denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Poirot's best efforts.
Poirot wants to free his trapped foot but Chisley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chisley wants to control but Poirot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poirot prevents Chisley from standing back up.
Chisley gets back to full guard.
Poirot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poirot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poirot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poirot stops Chisley from standing up.
Chisley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirot dodges the punch combination from Chisley.
Oloc Chisley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisley misses with a series of wild punches.
Chisley dives in and grabs Poirot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poirot pushes down on Chisley's head and hops out.
Chisley is breathing heavily.
Chisley misses with a wild combination.
Chisley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poirot is looking to slow Chisley down with leg kicks.
Chisley closes the distance and clinches.
Poirot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poirot is looking to land body kicks.
Poirot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chisley's sensitive parts.
Chisley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chisley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poirot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chisley tries for a takedown but Poirot circles away easily
and Poirot counters with a big head kick but Chisley shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oloc Chisley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Poirot misses.
Chisley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirot wants to slow Chisley down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Chisley is predictable there
and Poirot counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Poirot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chisley tries to clinch there but Poirot circles away.
A head kick misses from Poirot.
Poirot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poirot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poirot misses with a body kick.
Chisley throws a series of punches but Poirot avoids them all with ease.
Poirot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick there by Poirot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chisley moves out of range as Poirot throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisley moves out of range of the body kick.
Chisley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chisley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poirot.
Poirot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chisley blocks a head kick by Poirot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercule Poirot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chisley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Poirot.
Poirot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Poirot throws a head kick that Chisley semi-blocks.
Chisley misses with a head kick.
Chisley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poirot circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirot looks to land a body kick but Chisley moved away.
Poirot throws a sloppy head kick and Chisley moves out of range easily.
Poirot throws a sloppy head kick and Chisley moves out of range easily.
Poirot is looking to chop away at Chisley's legs.
Poirot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Poirot connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Poirot.
Chisley tries to clinch up.
Chisley avoids the head kick by Poirot.
Poirot tries to clinch up.
Poirot throws a sloppy head kick and Chisley moves out of range easily.
Oloc Chisley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poirot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poirot throws a wild body kick that Chisley sees coming a mile off.
Chisley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Chisley with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Chisley does no damage.
Hercule Poirot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poirot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chisley tries to clinch
and Poirot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poirot lands an elbow inside.
Poirot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poirot - that will leave a mark!
Poirot scores with a kick to the body.
Poirot throws a leg kick but Chisley moved away.
Chisley throws a head kick but Poirot moves out of range.
Poirot throws a head kick that misses.
Poirot tries to clinch but Chisley moves out of range.
Poirot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chisley is out of range and Poirot settles back down.
Poirot is looking to land body kicks.
Chisley moves out of range of the leg kick from Poirot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirot throws a front kick aimed at Chisley's knee but Chisley avoids it well.
Chisley blocks a head kick by Poirot.
Chisley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chisley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poirot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poirot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poirot.
Poirot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chisley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poirot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poirot manages to break the clinch.
Poirot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chisley blocks a low kick nicely.
Poirot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poirot!
Poirot swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisley thuds his right hand into Poirot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chisley tries for a takedown but Poirot circles away easily
and Poirot counters with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chisley blocks the leg kick.
Chisley drives through and clinches with Poirot against the cage.
Poirot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poirot avoids the head kick by Chisley.
Poirot looks to land a body kick but Chisley moved away.
Chisley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chisley shoots in for a takedown but Poirot shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oloc Chisley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisley is looking to clinch but Poirot is avoiding it.
Poirot misses with a body kick.
Chisley throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Poirot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poirot.
Poirot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisley throws a right and a left that Poirot avoids nicely.
Poirot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chisley. That did some damage!
Poirot throws a sloppy head kick and Chisley moves out of range easily.
Poirot circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Poirot.
Poirot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chisley's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poirot.
Poirot misses with a head kick.
Poirot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poirot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chisley tries to clinch up.
Poirot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chisley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirot is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirot stands and throws Chisley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercule Poirot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Poirot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poirot.
Chisley scores with a jab.
Chisley fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirot misses with a head kick.
Chisley closes the distance but Poirot moves to the side
and Poirot counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chisley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chisley moves in looking to clinch but Poirot pushes him off.
Chisley throws a wild body kick that Poirot sees coming a mile off.
Poirot lands a nice looking body kick.
Poirot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Poirot lands but Chisley takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poirot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chisley's head.
Chisley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chisley showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirot gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirot is on top in guard.
Poirot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Poirot trying to control the position but Chisley is working away.
Chisley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poirot off and has taken his back!
Chisley is trying to stick to Poirot's back but Poirot is turning into Chisley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chisley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Poirot.
Poirot trying to control the position from guard on top but Chisley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chisley is looking to stand up but Poirot isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirot forces his way into half guard.
Poirot frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poirot avoids the attempt from Chisley to control.
Chisley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chisley has given up his back here. Will Poirot look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Poirot just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chisley tries to escape but Poirot has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Poirot is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chisley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chisley for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirot wants to control but Chisley is keeping busy.
Chisley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chisley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Poirot looking to control but Chisley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poirot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chisley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oloc Chisley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirot tries for a kimura but Chisley is defending well.
Chisley throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chisley prevents Poirot from improving position.
Poirot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chisley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Poirot's best efforts.
Chisley is looking for a sweep. Poirot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poirot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chisley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chisley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirot throws a sloppy head kick and Chisley moves out of range easily.
Chisley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chisley misses with a takedown attempt
and Poirot counters with a big head kick but Chisley shrugs it off.
Hercule Poirot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chisley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poirot scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hercule Poirot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poirot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercule Poirot!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen. Soderstrom has chosen Metallica Don't Tread on Me as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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168 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross avoids the head kick by Soderstrom.
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soderstrom takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soderstrom manages to avoid it.
Cross with a jab.
Cross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soderstrom dodges the punch combination from Cross.
Nice sprawl there from Soderstrom as Cross shoots in.
Soderstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross thows a body shot but no joy.
Cross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soderstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross connects with a right hand. Soderstrom shakes it off.
Soderstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soderstrom.
Cross scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Cross blocks a head kick by Soderstrom.
Cross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cross misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Cross.
Cross lands a nice looking body shot.
Soderstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a good cross that connects.
Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soderstrom.
Cross gets a takedown into half guard.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Soderstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Soderstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cross thows a huge punch but Soderstrom dodges it nicely.
Cross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soderstrom controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Soderstrom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Soderstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soderstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a right and a left that Soderstrom avoids nicely.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Soderstrom's head but Soderstrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cross has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderstrom lands a front kick.
Soderstrom lands a head kick!
Cross closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soderstrom to the mat! Soderstrom manages to get full guard.
Cross won't allow Soderstrom to sweep him here.
Cross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cross is looking to work some ground and pound but Soderstrom has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soderstrom's head.
Cross connects with a couple of short punches.
Soderstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cross drops back looking for a leg! Soderstrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soderstrom manages to kick Cross off! Cross jumps back into Soderstrom's guard.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Soderstrom wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
Soderstrom has his hands on Cross's head, controlling the position.
Cross looking to pass the guard.
Soderstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soderstrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross avoids the head kick by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross scores with a body shot.
Cross takes a swing at Soderstrom's ribcage but misses.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderstrom ducks right into an uppercut from Cross.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross clobbers Soderstrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cross scores with a sloppy right hand. Soderstrom should have avoided that one.
Soderstrom tries to clinch up but Cross circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soderstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Cross misses with a hook.
Rasmus Soderstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soderstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Soderstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Soderstrom throws a good cross that connects.
Soderstrom digs a good hook to Cross's body.
Cross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soderstrom. Soderstrom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soderstrom manages to avoid it.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cross misses with a shot to the body
and Soderstrom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Soderstrom rushes Cross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
Soderstrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soderstrom backwards.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soderstrom prevents a body shot from Cross.
Cross blocks the elbow strike.
Cross tries to pull guard but Soderstrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Cross drops back down to his feet.
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!
Soderstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soderstrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Cross avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soderstrom manages to break the clinch.
Cross blocks a jab.
Soderstrom slaps away a takedown attempt from Cross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soderstrom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rasmus Soderstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soderstrom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soderstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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.
Soderstrom misses with a straight right.
Soderstrom tries to clinch up.
A cross from Cross lands.
Soderstrom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Soderstrom settles back down.
Soderstrom instigates a clinch.
Cross throws an elbow but it misses.
Cross misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Cross avoids the damage to the body.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Cross jumps guard but Soderstrom stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Cross won't want to take too many of those.
Cross takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cross working Soderstrom over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soderstrom uses from the top position.
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soderstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rasmus Soderstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cross jabs at Soderstrom's body.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Soderstrom slips the punch.
Soderstrom clinches with his opponent.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cross cracks Soderstrom with a nice body shot.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
Soderstrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cross is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Soderstrom slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soderstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Soderstrom sprawls well.
Soderstrom misses with a kick to the body.
Soderstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soderstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soderstrom moves away.
Soderstrom has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Soderstrom blocking some punches.
Soderstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom breaks the clinch.
Soderstrom dips to his left and cracks Cross with an uppercut!
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soderstrom as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soderstrom - that will leave a mark!
Soderstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Soderstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Soderstrom slips the punch.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross scores with a sloppy right hand. Soderstrom should have avoided that one.
Cross misses with a hook. Soderstrom ducked under it nicely.
Cross digs a good body shot into Soderstrom's ribs.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross blocks a head kick by Soderstrom.
A big left from Cross misses.
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soderstrom misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom misses with a wild combination.
Soderstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom lands with a slapping head kick.
A low kick from Soderstrom misses
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Soderstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Cross finds it's way through Soderstrom's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Soderstrom misses the target.
Soderstrom cracks the inside of Cross's front leg.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom slips a straight right by Cross.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Rasmus Soderstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soderstrom walks into a stiff left hand from Cross.
Soderstrom ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soderstrom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Soderstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soderstrom 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Soderstrom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasemchai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasemchai Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex blocks a jab.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Fairtex avoids nicely.
Fairtex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fairtex misses with a leg kick.
Wayne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wayne somewhat.
Fairtex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wayne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne trying to control the action but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
Wayne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wayne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fairtex has hold of Wayne's hands but Wayne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.
Wayne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Wayne wants to free his trapped foot but Fairtex is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Wayne.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne prevents Fairtex from improving his position.
Wayne slips a nice elbow through Fairtex's hands, connecting with Fairtex's forehead.
Wayne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fairtex to regain full guard.
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.
Fairtex has control of Wayne's left arm, preventing Wayne from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairtex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayne prevents Fairtex from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
Fairtex staying out of range there.
Wayne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fairtex walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fairtex wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Fairtex looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayne, pushing him back against the cage.
Wayne taking a breather.
Wayne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne avoids the elbow strike from Fairtex, against the cage.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fairtex regains guard immediately.
Wayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex working a defensive guard here.
Fairtex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Wayne looking to pass the guard.
Fairtex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wayne distracts Fairtex with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairtex is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairtex checks a low kick from Wayne.
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like John Wayne has been cut.
Wayne lands the left hand.
Wayne tries to bum rush Fairtex with a series of wild strikes but Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairtex ducks right into an uppercut from Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Kasemchai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces Fairtex off the cage and back into rage.
Wayne cracks Fairtex with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kasemchai Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wayne trying to control the action but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Wayne's cut.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fairtex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex throws a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fairtex checks a leg kick.
Wayne cracks Fairtex with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
Wayne tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Fairtex ducks down to avoid it.
Fairtex takes one on the button.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a nice body shot.
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne working hard to break the clinch.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wayne's defenses.
Wayne managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Wayne managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex keeps control of Wayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fairtex.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Fairtex is out of range.
Wayne throws a low kick, looking for Fairtex's leg but Fairtex calmly moves out of range.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairtex sprawls well. Fairtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairtex tries to land a leg kick but Wayne saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex darts in trying to clinch
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wayne 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.
Fairtex misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fairtex's waist but Fairtex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wayne off to one side.
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fairtex.
Wayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Wayne tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fairtex throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wayne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fairtex is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wayne punching from mount but Fairtex doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wayne looking to finish with strikes here!
Wayne thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fairtex keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kasemchai Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wayne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne!
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