V.F.C 10: Clash of The Titans PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Shots
vs
Jones

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JarJar Shots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Shots manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shots bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Shots controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shots manages to get himself to full guard.
Shots wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shots looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Shots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shots trying to control the position here.
Jones trying to control but Shots is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shots takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shots shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Shots's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Shots drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shots dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Shots's head and hops out.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shots under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shots misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Shots 's knee.
Shots shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JarJar Shots. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Shots.
Shots takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shots.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Shots avoids it.
Shots throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shots looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shots at a distance.
Shots fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Shots with that takedown attempt.
Shots takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shots swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Shots throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Shots's ribs.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shots is breathing heavily.
Shots shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Shots avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Shots shoots in.

Shots clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Shots is controlling him.
Shots tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Shots breaks from the clinch.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shots shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Shots down.
Eddy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shots stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy 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.

Shots needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.

Shots is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Shots sits in half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Shots has control of the leg.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shots in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because JarJar Shots just wasn't active enough.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones catches Shots with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shots shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shots doesn't seem phased though.
Shots takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shots blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones throws a low kick but Shots moves out of range easily.
Shots takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shots moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked

and Shots counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shots working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shots tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shots is controlling him.
Shots passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Shots crashes against the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.

Shots stands up.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Shots, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shots throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shots tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shots shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JarJar Shots. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shots tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shots was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Shots.
Jones jabs at Shots's body.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shots takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shots misses with a body shot.
Shots tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shots misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Shots counters with a nice body kick.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

Shots clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Shots breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddy Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Eddy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shots looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
JarJar Shots is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Shots moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Shots.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Shots fails to pull guard.
Shots tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JarJar Shots. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Shots blocks the leg kick.
Jones connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuns Shots with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shots looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Shots takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones works Shots's body with a nice hook.
Shots looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shots moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shots stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shots takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shots takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice hook to Shots's body. Shots takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Shots should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws a combination. Shots tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones cracks a nice hook into Shots's ribs.
Shots doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Shots blocks a low kick nicely.
Shots takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones motions for Shots to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones feints and then cracks Shots's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shots down.
Shots tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a combination. Shots tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shots.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Shots gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shots tries a head kick but it misses.
Shots fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Shots takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shots misses with a low kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Eddy Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shots lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands with a straight right. Shots didn't see that one coming.
Shots is looking to clinch.
Shots shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Shots's knee but Shots avoids it well.
Shots shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eddy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shots.
JarJar Shots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shots looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Jones!
In his post fight interview, Eddy Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Meeks Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meeks Jr has chosen Boston College Fight Song as his entrance music. Ethan Meeks Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goldberg
vs
Meeks Jr

193 cm
20
255 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

198 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Meeks Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Goldberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meeks Jr is trying to defend but Goldberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Meeks Jr is in trouble now - Goldberg has advanced to mount!
Meeks Jr is trying to stand.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meeks Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Goldberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Meeks Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Goldberg lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Meeks Jr! Goldberg sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Meeks Jr and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henri Charriere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Henri Charriere has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Charriere
vs
Rosholt

186 cm
25
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
197 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henri Charriere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rosholt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charriere fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rosholt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Charriere manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rosholt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosholt looking to sit in guard and control but Charriere gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Charriere wanted to stand there but Rosholt had control of the position.
Charriere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Henri Charriere just wasn't active enough.
Charriere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosholt moves away.
Rosholt avoids the body shot from Charriere.
Charriere moves in looking to clinch but Rosholt pushes him off.

Rosholt closes the distance and clinches.
Rosholt blocking some punches.
Charriere has Rosholt pressed against the cage, preventing Rosholt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rosholt takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jake Rosholt has been cut.
Charriere keeps control of Rosholt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rosholt tries to circle away but Charriere has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rosholt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rosholt stopping the sweep attempt from Charriere.
Rosholt throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosholt trying to control but Charriere is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosholt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charriere's guard.
Charriere is refusing to be controlled, as Rosholt sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charriere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rosholt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charriere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Charriere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rosholt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charriere has his hands on Rosholt's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charriere keeping moving, preventing Rosholt from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henri Charriere wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rosholt shoots in for a takedown but Charriere shows good takedown defense.

Charriere forces Rosholt back against the cage and clinches.
Rosholt has had enough of the clinch but Charriere keeps him there for the moment.
Charriere misses with the head strike.
Rosholt goes for a takedown attempt but Charriere pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosholt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charriere is fending him off so far but Rosholt persists. Nope, Charriere circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rosholt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Rosholt's cut.
That's time! Charriere's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rosholt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rosholt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charriere. Rosholt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake Rosholt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charriere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rosholt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charriere avoids it really well and circles away.
Rosholt checks a low kick from Charriere.
Charriere takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Charriere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosholt moves away.

Charriere clinches up with Rosholt and pushes him back against the cage.

Rosholt has Charriere pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rosholt pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Charriere tumbling to the mat - Rosholt dives into Charriere's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charriere pulls Rosholt in close to his closed guard and prevents Rosholt from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt won't allow Charriere to sweep him here.
Rosholt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosholt looking to pass the guard.
Charriere keeping moving, preventing Rosholt from controlling successfully.
Rosholt postures up.
Rosholt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rosholt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charriere wants to clinch.
Charriere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Charriere.
Rosholt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Rosholt gets tackled into the cage by Charriere. Charriere maintains the clinch.
Rosholt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Charriere is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henri Charriere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Rosholt.
Charriere gets through Rosholt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt tries for a takedown but Charriere manages to get underhooks.
Charriere lands a damaging elbow.
Rosholt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Charriere pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rosholt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rosholt is breathing heavily.
Charriere lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rosholt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Charriere.
Rosholt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rosholt avoids a wild elbow strike from Charriere.
Charriere scores with a nice hook to the head.

That has opened up Jake Rosholt's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Charriere manages to break the clinch.
Charriere scores with a jab to the body.
Charriere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rosholt under the eye.
Charriere scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Charriere moves into the clinch.
Charriere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Charriere scores with a nice short uppercut.

Charriere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charriere wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosholt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Charriere dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Rosholt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Charriere ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Charriere misses with a wild body shot.
Charriere wants to slow Rosholt down by chopping away at his legs.
Charriere tries to clinch but Rosholt moves out of range.
Rosholt avoids the body shot from Charriere.
Charriere takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Charriere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charriere scores with a shot to the body.
Charriere tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosholt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henri Charriere is winning the standup battle so far.
Charriere lands a right hook to the body.
Charriere lands a nice shot to the body.
Charriere scores with a jab to the body.
Henri Charriere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosholt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Charriere.

Rosholt clinches up against the cage.
Rosholt is trying to break free.
Charriere lands a right hand.
Charriere lands an elbow just above Rosholt 's eye.

The cut above Jake Rosholt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rosholt jumps guard but Charriere stands there with Rosholt around his waist. Rosholt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Charriere.
Rosholt is trying to break the clinch but Charriere is controlling him.
Rosholt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Charriere fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rosholt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charriere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Charriere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charriere thuds a left hand into Rosholt's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charriere looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rosholt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henri Charriere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Rosholt.
Charriere connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosholt misses with a series of wild punches.
Charriere lands a slapping body shot.
Charriere lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Charriere!

Jake Rosholt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Charriere throws a good cross that connects.
Charriere scores with a jab to the body.
Rosholt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Charriere wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charriere throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charriere lands a nice hook to Rosholt's body. Rosholt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henri Charriere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charriere connects with a body shot.
Rosholt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charriere is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henri Charriere!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Rellik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Rellik is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bennett
vs
Rellik

183 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
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, Sean Rellik!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rellik is fending him off so far but Bennett persists. Nope, Rellik circles away and we're back to standing.
Rellik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennett's waist but Bennett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rellik off to one side.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Rellik wants to clinch up but Bennett keeps it at a distance.
Rellik throws a low kick but Bennett moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rellik.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Rellik misses with a series of wild punches.
Rellik throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rellik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Bennett coming out on top.

Rellik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rellik is in Bennett's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rellik throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely.
Rellik prevents Bennett from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett wants to sweep but no luck.
Bennett pulls Rellik in close to his closed guard and prevents Rellik from doing any damage or advancing position.

Bennett pushes Rellik off and gets back to his feet.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rellik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.

Rellik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rellik to work.
Rellik lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rellik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bennett tries to score a body lock takedown but Rellik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett can't get the takedown.
Rellik lands an elbow that stopped Bennett in his tracks for a moment.
Bennett wants a takedown but no success here.
Rellik is pushing Bennett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rellik misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rellik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rellik misses with a knee to the head.

Bennett pulls guard effortlessly.
Rellik stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Rellik from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett has his hands on Rellik's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Rellik tries to pass.
Rellik controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Erik Bennett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bennett throws a hook but Rellik blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean Rellik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rellik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bennett to the ground. Rellik is now in Bennett's guard.
Bennett has control of Rellik's left arm, preventing Rellik from doing any damage.
Rellik stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett.
Bennett is pulling down on Rellik's head. It's preventing any offense from Rellik, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bennett is looking to stand up but Rellik isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Erik Bennett just wasn't active enough.
Rellik is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.

Rellik moves into the clinch.
Rellik scores with a shoulder strike.

Bennett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rellik is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
Bennett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rellik is looking to improve his position.
Bennett thows a huge punch but Rellik dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rellik is pressing down on Bennett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bennett scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett throws a strike but Rellik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rellik throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rellik is trying to keep Bennett in close.
Bennett stands up over Rellik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rellik has control of Bennett's left arm, preventing Bennett from doing any damage.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rellik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rellik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Rellik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bennett manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rellik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rellik tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Rellik moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy left from Bennett finds it's target.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up with Rellik, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes Rellik against the cage but Rellik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rellik shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rellik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rellik scores with a one two! Bennett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rellik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Bennett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rellik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rellik takes one on the button.
Rellik closes the distance and clinches up with Bennett, looking for a takedown. Rellik pushes Bennett against the cage but Bennett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Rellik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Rellik does no damage.
Rellik tries to clinch up.
Rellik fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Rellik has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rellik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rellik manages to end up in side control.
Bennett is not content to let Rellik control the position.
Bennett is trying to buck Rellik off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett regains half guard.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Rellik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rellik is thwarting Bennett's attempts to control the position.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Rellik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rellik manages to pass to mount!
Bennett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rellik on the ground.
Bennett wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rellik.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Rellik throwing strikes here but Bennett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Rellik has a good base and remains in mount.
Rellik looking to ground and pound but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Rellik has a good base and remains in mount.
Rellik raining down shots from the mount!
Rellik tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Rellik looking to ground and pound but Bennett is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rellik in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rellik cracks Bennett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Erik Bennett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Rellik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rellik 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Rellik!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fawad Karimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Cornegy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Karimi
vs
Cornegy

179 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fawad Karimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Cornegy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karimi tries a head kick but it misses.
Cornegy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cornegy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimi throws a body kick that misses.
Karimi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornegy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karimi cracks the inside of Cornegy's front leg.
Cornegy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karimi.
Karimi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karimi lands with a kick to the temple. Cornegy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cornegy throws a hook but Karimi blocks it.
Karimi punishes Cornegy's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornegy misses with a double jab.
Cornegy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornegy misses with a wild body shot.
Karimi throws a body punch but Cornegy moves out of range.
Fawad Karimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornegy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like James Cornegy has been cut.
Cornegy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cornegy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karimi's head backwards.
Karimi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cornegy takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Karimi misses.
Karimi thows a body shot but no joy.
Karimi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cornegy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karimi connects with a solid leg kick.
Cornegy takes a swing at Karimi's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cornegy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Karimi misses
and Cornegy counters with a head kick.
Karimi scores with a head kick. Cornegy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cornegy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Karimi tenderised Cornegy's leg. Cornegy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cornegy looks gassed!
Jab, jab by Karimi - just one landing.
Karimi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karimi misses with a head kick.

Karimi closes the distance and clinches.
Karimi prevents Cornegy from breaking the clinch.
Karimi has Cornegy pressed against the cage, preventing Cornegy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Karimi.
Karimi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karimi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornegy is trying to push Karimi away but Karimi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karimi lands a damaging elbow.
Karimi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karimi landing knees to the body.
Karimi pushes Cornegy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimi tries to land a knee to the head but Cornegy blocks with his arms.
Karimi prevents Cornegy from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karimi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cornegy's brow.
Karimi scores with a knee to the head.
Cornegy working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karimi prevents Cornegy from breaking the clinch.
Cornegy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornegy is trying to push Karimi away but Karimi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cornegy tries to work over Karimi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cornegy up against the cage.
Karimi landing knees to the body.
Karimi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornegy avoids it.
Karimi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornegy is trying to force a seperation but Karimi has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cornegy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karimi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karimi misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karimi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cornegy throws a lazy head kick
letting Karimi counter with a right hand.
Karimi scores with a shot to the body.
Cornegy throws a sloppy head kick and Karimi moves out of range easily.
Karimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cornegy moves away.
Karimi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cornegy.
Karimi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karimi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karimi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cornegy throws a sloppy head kick and Karimi moves out of range easily.
Karimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Karimi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karimi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornegy is trying to break free.
Karimi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimi lands with a left to the head.
Karimi lands a left hand.
Cornegy tries to break free but Karimi pushes him back against the cage.
Karimi has Cornegy pressed against the cage, preventing Cornegy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cornegy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cornegy tries to circle away but Karimi has him pinned against the cage.
Karimi looking to throw knees to the head but Cornegy is blocking nicely.
Cornegy tries to break free but Karimi pushes him back against the cage.
Cornegy tries to break the clinch but Karimi is controlling the position.
Karimi keeps control of Cornegy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fawad Karimi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karimi lands a body shot.
Cornegy is breathing heavily.
Cornegy is looking to break free of the clinch but Karimi has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karimi landing knees to the body.
Karimi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karimi lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornegy dodges an elbow strike from Karimi.
Karimi lands a hook that snaps the head of Cornegy backwards.
Cornegy has had enough of the clinch but Karimi keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimi.
Cornegy is trying to push Karimi away but Karimi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karimi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimi presses Cornegy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karimi lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karimi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karimi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cornegy backwards.
Karimi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karimi lands a body punch.
Karimi lands with a short shot to the head.
Cornegy takes an elbow to the temple.
Karimi slowing the pace effectively.
Karimi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karimi prevents Cornegy from breaking the clinch.
Cornegy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cornegy is trying to push Karimi away but Karimi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karimi avoiding damage.
Karimi has Cornegy pressed against the cage, preventing Cornegy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy avoids the elbow strike from Karimi, against the cage.
Karimi throws an elbow that misses.
Karimi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karimi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karimi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cornegy wants to get back to striking at distance but Karimi won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimi obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cornegy avoids the elbow strike from Karimi, against the cage.
Karimi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karimi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karimi lands a good knee to the midsection. Cornegy won't want to take too many of those.
Karimi misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karimi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fawad Karimi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Cornegy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Karimi thumps Cornegy with a low kick.
Karimi connects with a body shot that sends Cornegy's belly button to the back.
Karimi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karimi.
Karimi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cornegy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karimi. That one must have hurt.
Karimi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornegy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch lands to the side of Cornegy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cornegy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cornegy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karimi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karimi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cornegy throws a shot from downtown. Karimi moves away and avoids it.

Karimi takes the fight into the clinch.
Cornegy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karimi lands an elbow that stopped Cornegy in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Karimi.
Karimi presses Cornegy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cornegy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karimi connects with a knee to the head.
Karimi throws an elbow but it misses.
Karimi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cornegy up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karimi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimi misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornegy takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimi misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karimi.
Karimi lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karimi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimi lands a left hand.

Cornegy is rocked!
Karimi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cornegy is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimi finish him?
Karimi scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornegy tries to circle away but Karimi has him pinned against the cage.
James Cornegy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornegy is trying to break free.
Karimi prevents a body shot from Cornegy.
Karimi is struggling to control the position.
Cornegy avoids a wild elbow strike from Karimi.
Cornegy seems to have recovered his senses.
Karimi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Karimi.
Karimi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Karimi.
Karimi lands a nice elbow.
Karimi lands a hook that snaps the head of Cornegy backwards.
Karimi lands a left hand.
Cornegy is trying to force a seperation but Karimi has the dominant position.
Fawad Karimi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karimi misses with an elbow strike.
Cornegy tries to break the clinch but Karimi is controlling the position.
Karimi has Cornegy pressed against the cage, preventing Cornegy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cornegy is trying to push Karimi away but Karimi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Cornegy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karimi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cornegy can do to turn this around?
Cornegy can't break the clinch.
Cornegy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Karimi.
Cornegy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Karimi - that landed with a thud.
Cornegy trying to control the position but instead, Karimi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cornegy into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fawad Karimi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karimi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fawad Karimi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silvia
vs
Speed

207 cm
20
268 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armando Silvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Speed!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvia throws a big shot that misses.
Silvia tries to clinch but Speed moves away
and Speed counters with a thumping low kick.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Speed is looking for a triangle but Silvia pushes his legs off easily.

Silvia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Speed to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silvia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Speed pulls down on the head and he's put Silvia to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cameron Speed!