AoC 26 -- New Beginnings PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Nelson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Morris
vs
Nelson

185 cm
29
194 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

180 cm
24
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Morris!
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, Glen Nelson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wes Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Nelson.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morris 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.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morris sprawls well. Morris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Nelson shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Nelson drives through with a takedown into Morris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nelson pushing down on Morris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morris defending well though.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Morris defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris gets full guard.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morris!
Morris is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morris has worked his arm free - good work by Morris!

Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morris wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
Morris won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.
Nelson looking to control.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Nelson!
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Glen Nelson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Morris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris wants to get back to full guard but Nelson has passed into side control.

Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Morris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Morris swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Glen Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris catches Nelson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Wes Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Nelson.
Morris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Morris sprawls well.

Nelson scores a takedown into full mount!
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson looking to control but Morris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Morris is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morris is looking to escape.
Morris is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morris wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Nelson wants to take Morris's back here but Morris is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morris looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson tries to control but Morris wriggling away.
Nelson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nelson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Morris is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nelson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson working for a submission but Morris is keeping him at bay.
Nelson lands a heavy elbow.
Morris gets back to half guard.

Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morris sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nelson connects with a nice short shot to Morris's temple.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson works his way into full mount!
Morris tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Morris turns into him and now he's in Nelson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Morris is fighting to break Nelson's control of his arms but Nelson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense.
Nelson takes one on the button.
Morris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Morris.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Morris.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Morris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Morris.

Nelson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morris!
Nelson trying to control but Morris is having none of it.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nelson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morris throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Morris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Morris preventing the sweep.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morris swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Morris is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nelson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount and Morris is in trouble!
Nelson wants to control the pace but Morris is squirming around nicely.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Glen Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nelson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nelson controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a big elbow.
Nelson blocks Morris's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Morris is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

Nelson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morris has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morris!

Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morris defends well.
Morris postures up.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morris kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wes Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morris manages to get himself to full guard.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nelson passes Morris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Morris is working away.

Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Morris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nelson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Nelson!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi comes to the cage accompanied by Pweization. Marek Siuta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mousasi
vs
Siuta

185 cm
30
214 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

189 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Mousasi!
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, Marek Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mousasi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siuta, pushing him back against the cage.
Mousasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mousasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mousasi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mousasi misses with some punches.
Siuta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Siuta.
A short right from Siuta on the inside.
Mousasi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siutas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Mousasi uses good head movement to avoid it.

Siuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mousasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siuta tries to avoid it but Mousasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siuta to the ground. Siuta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mousasi moves out of range as Siuta strikes.
Mousasi misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siuta.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Siuta finds it's target.
Mousasi throws a one two combo.
Siuta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mousasi throws a leg kick but Siuta moved away.
Siuta lands with an overhand left.
Mousasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siuta dodges the punch combination from Mousasi.
Siuta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mousasi misses with a leg kick.
Siuta misses the body punch
and Mousasi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gegard Mousasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Siuta sprawls well. He's pushed Mousasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Siuta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mousasi in his tracks.
Siuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mousasi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi ducks under a wild hook from Siuta.
Mousasi misses with the combination.
Mousasi misses with a wild combination.
Siuta takes a swing at Mousasi's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Siuta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Siuta.
Mousasi checks a low kick from Siuta.
Siuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mousasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Mousasi.
Siuta misses the jab.
Siuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mousasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siuta ducks under a wild hook from Mousasi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta tests Mousasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siuta misses with a wild body shot.
Mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Siuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siuta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mousasi. Mousasi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Mousasi misses its intended target.
Mousasi misses with a straight right.
A combination from Siuta does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Siuta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mousasi doesn't seem phased though.
Mousasi looks to land a combination but Siuta avoids it well.
Mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Siuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mousasi scores with a one two! Siuta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Siuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Siuta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mousasi.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mousasi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta throws a leg kick but Mousasi moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siuta thows a body shot but no joy.
Mousasi misses with a few strikes there.
Mousasi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Siuta wants to land a leg kick but Mousasi is out of range.
Mousasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siuta.
Mousasi tries to move into range but Siuta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mousasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mousasi wants it to stay on the feet.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Siuta.
Mousasi misses with the combination.
Mousasi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Siuta backs up against the cage.
Siuta looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi throws a jab when Siuta was well out of range.
Siuta moves away from the strike by Mousasi.
Mousasi slips a straight right by Siuta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gegard Mousasi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Siuta dodges the punch combination from Mousasi.
Siuta scores with a jab. Mousasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mousasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siuta.
Mousasi lands with a nice combination. Siuta backs away looking to recover.
Mousasi misses with a double jab.
Mousasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mousasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siuta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mousasi swinging wildly here.
Mousasi lands a slapping body shot.
Gegard Mousasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mousasi is defended easily by Siuta.
Mousasi misses with a hook
and Mousasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mousasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta lands with a cross.
Siuta throws a nice looking combination but Mousasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Mousasi.
Siuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mousasi is just out of range.
Siuta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mousasi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siuta finds it's way round the side to connect with Mousasi's head.
Mousasi looks to land a combination but Siuta avoids it well.
Siuta tries to score with a low kick but Mousasi moves his leg out of the way.
Mousasi misses with a double jab.
Mousasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mousasi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Siuta's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousasi stopping the sweep attempt from Siuta.
Mousasi sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siuta tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mousasi stands up from Siuta's guard - Mousasi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mousasi misses with a wild combination.
Mousasi throws a right hand that Siuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Siuta also avoids with ease.
Siuta thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Siuta.
Siuta misses the shot to the body.
Siuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siuta blocks a leg kick.
Siuta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mousasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Siuta finds it's way through Mousasi's defenses.
Siuta throws a hook but Mousasi blocks it.
Mousasi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mousasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mousasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mousasi takes one to the side of the head.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta lands a lovely overhand right.
Siuta lands a jab to the nose.
Siuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mousasi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siuta lands a nice hook to Mousasi's body. Mousasi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Mousasi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Siuta as he connects with a hook.
Mousasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Mousasi does no damage.
Mousasi misses with a wild combination.
Siuta misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siuta checks a low kick from Mousasi.
Mousasi is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marek Siuta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mousasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Siuta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mousasi's sensitive parts.
Siuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Siuta avoids them all with ease.
Mousasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mousasi.
Siuta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mousasi tries to avoid it but Siuta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mousasi to the ground. Mousasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Siuta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Siuta lands a slapping body shot.
Siuta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mousasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siuta looks to land a combination but Mousasi avoids it well.
Mousasi avoids the head kick by Siuta.
Siuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mousasi throws a combination that misses
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with the combination.
Siuta lands an overhand right.
Mousasi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siuta is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Mousasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siuta avoids the head kick by Mousasi.
Siuta lands a right hook to the body.
Mousasi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Siuta counters with a three punch combo that has Mousasi backing up. Mousasi nods at Siuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Mousasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siuta thuds his right hand into Mousasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Siuta throws a right hand that Mousasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mousasi also avoids with ease.
Siuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mousasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mousasi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the body from Mousasi misses
and Siuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Siuta counters with a three punch combo that has Mousasi backing up. Mousasi nods at Siuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Marek Siuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Siuta does it's job there.
Siuta catches Mousasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mousasi backs up against the cage.
Mousasi fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Mousasi does no damage.
Siuta lands a jab-cross combination.
Mousasi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.
Mousasi slips a jab and a cross from Siuta.
Mousasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mousasi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siuta.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Siuta.
Siuta scores with a jab. Mousasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throws an off balance right hand
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Siuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mousasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Siuta moves out of range.
Mousasi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Siuta backs up against the cage.
Siuta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Siuta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mousasi.
Mousasi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.
Siuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mousasi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siuta scores with a punch to the head.
Mousasi misses with a double jab.
Siuta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Siuta tries to bum rush Mousasi with a series of wild strikes but Mousasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Siuta moves out of range.
Siuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mousasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mousasi.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Siuta sprawls well. Siuta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Siuta 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Siuta moves out of range.
Mousasi swinging wildly here.
Siuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Siuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Siuta 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Joad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wise has chosen Calling all Destroyers by TSAR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tom Joad had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Joad
vs
Wise

194 cm
26
264 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

187 cm
28
280 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Joad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wise throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wise.
Joad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wise ducks under a wild hook from Joad.
Joad throws a jab but it's blocked by Wise.
Joad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wise throws a poor cross that misses
and Joad counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Joad finds it's way through Wise's defenses.

It looks like Dennis Wise has been cut.
Joad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wise takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joad momentarily.
Joad moves out of range of the strikes.
Joad takes a swing at Wise's ribcage but misses.
Wise takes one on the button.
Joad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wise.
Joad looks to land a left hand but Wise moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wise fails with a takedown attempt.
Joad scores with a nice strike.
Joad throws a big shot that misses.
Wise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joad finds it's way round the side to connect with Wise's head.
Joad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wise manages to avoid it.

Wise scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wise working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joad tries to buck Wise off but Wise is having none of it.
Joad is working hard here to advance position.
Joad struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wise landing a few strikes.
Joad tries to buck Wise off but Wise is having none of it.
Wise passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Joad!
Joad tries to lock up and control but Wise gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Wise.
Wise fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wise lands a big elbow - Joad is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Joad is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dennis Wise!
A relieved looking Dennis Wise thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vacys Valyvictis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River has chosen A Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Vacys Valyvictis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris River's chin.

Valyvictis
vs
River

180 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
28
155 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vacys Valyvictis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris River!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valyvictis is looking to chop away at River's legs.
Valyvictis throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valyvictis's waist but Valyvictis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Valyvictis sprawls well. He's pushed River's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valyvictis fakes the leg kick and cracks River in the body.
River fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vacys Valyvictis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris River.
Valyvictis throws a shot to the body.
Valyvictis cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick there by Valyvictis.
River takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries for a takedown but Valyvictis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valyvictis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valyvictis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River is looking to slow Valyvictis down with leg kicks.
Valyvictis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valyvictis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valyvictis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Valyvictis loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valyvictis but Valyvictis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valyvictis throws a low kick but River avoids it.
A good leg kick by Valyvictis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
River looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Valyvictis which made him look bad.
Valyvictis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valyvictis lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
River dives in and grabs Valyvictis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valyvictis pushes down on River's head and hops out.
Valyvictis connects with a jab.
Valyvictis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River avoids a kick to the body.

Valyvictis clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
Valyvictis misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Valyvictis fails to land.
River blocks an elbow strike.
Valyvictis missing with knees to the body.
River keeps control of Valyvictis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Valyvictis scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valyvictis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valyvictis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valyvictis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valyvictis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valyvictis pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valyvictis misses with a knee strike.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River tries to pull guard but Valyvictis holds him up against the cage and eventually River drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valyvictis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valyvictis missing with knees to the body.
Valyvictis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
River avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valyvictis.
Valyvictis tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valyvictis stalling.
Valyvictis has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valyvictis throws an elbow but misses.
Valyvictis looking to throw knees to the head but River is blocking nicely.
River tries to work over Valyvictis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Valyvictis fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valyvictis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valyvictis up against the cage.

Valyvictis manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valyvictis. That did some damage!
Valyvictis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River has a takedown stuffed.
River is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valyvictis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for River.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valyvictis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valyvictis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valyvictis ducks under a wild hook from River.
Valyvictis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valyvictis. That one must have hurt.
Valyvictis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valyvictis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vacys Valyvictis is winning the standup battle so far.
River blocks a leg kick.
River shoots in but no luck this time.
Vacys Valyvictis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris River.
Valyvictis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Valyvictis there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valyvictis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Valyvictis is just out of range.
Valyvictis slaps away a takedown attempt from River, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valyvictis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River swings for the body but Valyvictis moves out of range.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valyvictis counters with an inside leg kick.
River is breathing heavily.
Valyvictis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by River.
Valyvictis looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valyvictis can pounce on him.
River throws a leg kick which misses Valyvictis's front leg but catches the back leg as Valyvictis tries to avoid it.
Valyvictis moves away from the strike by River.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valyvictis.
Valyvictis throws a head kick that misses.
Valyvictis scores with a kick to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valyvictis lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Valyvictis.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Valyvictis down.
Valyvictis slaps away a takedown attempt from River, before circling back to the center of the mat.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valyvictis defends it nicely.
Valyvictis slips a jab from River.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valyvictis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Valyvictis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valyvictis as he avoids it easily.
Valyvictis cracks the inside of River's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Valyvictis.
Valyvictis scores with a spinning back kick!
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valyvictis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valyvictis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten River somewhat.
Valyvictis scores with a leg kick.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valyvictis.
Valyvictis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valyvictis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valyvictis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valyvictis throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valyvictis misses with a low kick.
River throws a body punch but Valyvictis moves out of range.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valyvictis can pounce on him.
Valyvictis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valyvictis.
River scores with a head kick. Valyvictis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valyvictis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valyvictis lands a jab to the head.
River throws a low kick, looking for Valyvictis's leg but Valyvictis calmly moves out of range.
Valyvictis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valyvictis.
River fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valyvictis swinging wildly here.
Valyvictis throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Nice takedown defense from Valyvictis. No joy for River on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vacys Valyvictis 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!

Valyvictis tries a low kick but River avoids it.
Valyvictis swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valyvictis's sensitive parts.
Valyvictis just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River cracks a nice hook into Valyvictis's ribs.
Valyvictis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valyvictis wants it to stay on the feet.
River works the jab nicely.
Valyvictis throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valyvictis's waist but Valyvictis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
River tries to score with a low kick but Valyvictis moves his leg out of the way.
River has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Valyvictis.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Horrible takedown by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Valyvictis which made him look bad.
Vacys Valyvictis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris River.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River takes a swing at Valyvictis's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valyvictis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valyvictis throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
Valyvictis scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from River is defended easily by Valyvictis.
River tries to clinch there but Valyvictis circles away.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valyvictis lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Valyvictis lands with a slapping head kick.
Valyvictis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River takes a swing at Valyvictis's ribcage but misses.
Valyvictis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
Valyvictis looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River lands a head kick!
Valyvictis looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River throws a series of punches but Valyvictis avoids them all with ease.
River tries to clinch up.
Valyvictis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from River.
Valyvictis scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valyvictis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valyvictis misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valyvictis.
Valyvictis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valyvictis misses with a low kick.

River gets a double leg takedown into Valyvictis's guard.
Valyvictis controlling River's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River postures up.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
River preventing the sweep.
River passes Valyvictis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valyvictis tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
River is looking to take a break and control but Valyvictis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River tries to pass to full mount but Valyvictis defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valyvictis is looking to improve his position.
Valyvictis is not content to let River control the position.
River thows a huge punch but Valyvictis dodges it nicely.
Chris River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valyvictis wants to control but River is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valyvictis gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valyvictis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vacys Valyvictis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valyvictis is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vacys Valyvictis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valyvictis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vacys Valyvictis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spyde Radic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jodoin
vs
Radic

178 cm
26
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
190 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Jodoin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spyde Radic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodoin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Radic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodoin.
Jodoin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jodoin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Radic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Radic prevents Jodoin from improving his position.
Radic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Radic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Radic working Jodoin over with strikes here.
Jodoin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jodoin is working hard here to advance position.
Radic lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jodoin is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radic throwing strikes here but Jodoin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Radic landing strikes from the mount.
Jodoin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jodoin blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radic looking to finish Jodoin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jodoin!
Jodoin is working to get back to half guard.
Radic lands with some strikes.
Radic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jodoin hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jodoin to take his back!
Radic not allowing Jodoin to control his hands.

Radic looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin turns into Radic and is now in his guard.
Radic keeping moving, preventing Jodoin from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Radic is on top in guard.
Radic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Radic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jodoin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radic has managed to get both his arms back between Jodoin's legs - danger averted.
Radic is pushing down on Jodoin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jodoin is fighting to maintain full guard but Radic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jodoin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Radic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jodoin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Radic wanted to stand there but Jodoin had control of the position.
Jodoin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Radic's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic keeping moving, preventing Jodoin from controlling successfully.
Radic is looking to stand up but Jodoin isn't so interested in that idea.
Jodoin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jodoin won't allow Radic to sweep him here.
Radic keeping moving, preventing Jodoin from controlling successfully.
Radic looking to control.
Radic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jodoin manages to get himself to full guard.

Radic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jodoin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodoin.
Jodoin lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jodoin.

Radic clinches up with Jodoin and pushes him back against the cage.
Jodoin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodoin.

Radic has hold of one of Jodoin's legs. Jodoin is fighting the takedown attempt but Radic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Radic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jodoin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jodoin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Radic advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radic 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.
Jodoin is looking for a sweep. Radic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spyde Radic dominated that round.
That's time! Jodoin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jodoin clobbers Radic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jodoin throws a big shot that misses.
Jodoin tests Radic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jodoin fails with an attempt to clinch.

Radic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Radic landing strikes.

Radic stands up and beckons Jodoin to his feet.
Jodoin avoids the head kick by Radic.
Radic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jodoin.
Radic throws a leg kick which misses Jodoin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodoin tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Radic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Radic throws a head kick that misses.
Jodoin throws a big shot that misses.
Radic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Radic.

Radic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jodoin on his heels. He'll look to pass Jodoin's guard now, I'm sure.
Jodoin trying to keep a closed guard but Radic is proving a slippery customer.

Jodoin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Radic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Radic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jodoin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spyde Radic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radic preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radic working some strikes from top position.
Jodoin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Radic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Radic is in close to Jodoin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Radic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jodoin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radic has managed to get both his arms back between Jodoin's legs - danger averted.
Radic is in close to Jodoin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Radic preventing the sweep.
Radic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Radic is looking to take a break and control but Jodoin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic working away.
Jodoin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Radic stands up and beckons Jodoin to his feet.
Radic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jodoin.
Radic ducks under a wild hook from Jodoin.
Radic looks for the body kick but Jodoin saw that one coming.
Radic throws a nice looking combination but Jodoin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jodoin moves in looking to clinch but Radic pushes him off.
Buzz Jodoin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jodoin misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Radic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Radic moves into the clinch.

Radic has Jodoin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Radic pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jodoin tumbling to the mat - Radic dives into Jodoin's guard.
Jodoin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodoin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jodoin is trying to control the position but Radic postures up.
Jodoin wants to sweep here but Radic controlling him for the moment.
Radic looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jodoin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Radic has passed into side control.
Radic looks up at the clock and then as Jodoin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Radic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spyde Radic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jodoin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spyde Radic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jodoin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Radic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jodoin, pushing him back against the cage.
Radic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jodoin has a couple of punches blocked by Radic.
Jodoin lands a shoulder strike.
Jodoin is trying to break the clinch but Radic has him pressed against the cage.
Jodoin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Radic is keeping busy.

Radic jumps guard.
Jodoin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jodoin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodoin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Radic striking off his back but it's not causing Jodoin any problems.
Jodoin wants to pass the guard but Radic is keeping the position.
Jodoin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jodoin is trying to control. Radic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jodoin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jodoin tries to control but Radic wriggling away.
Jodoin wants to take Radic's back here but Radic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Radic tries to hold on but Jodoin postures up.
Radic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jodoin is staying active.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin working the ground and pound effectively.
Jodoin with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodoin with a couple of short strikes.
Jodoin punching from mount but Radic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Radic gets back to half guard.
Radic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jodoin wants to free his trapped foot but Radic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Radic gets back to full guard.
Jodoin won't allow Radic to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jodoin wants to control from the top but Radic keeps moving.
Jodoin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jodoin looking to pass the guard.
Jodoin trying to control but Radic is working from the bottom.
Radic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jodoin wants to improve his position but Radic is controlling well.
Radic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin gets back to full guard.

Jodoin is looking for a triangle but Radic pushes his legs off easily.
Buzz Jodoin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jodoin working for a triangle but Radic defends it easily.
Radic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jodoin's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Radic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jodoin looking for a guillotine here but Radic defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Jodoin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radic 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spyde Radic!