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NYFE: Genesis Fight Night IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Wafer 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!
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Wafer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wafer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Wafer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Wafer avoids them all with ease.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Dixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wafer momentarily.
Wafer moves out of range as Dixon throws a body kick.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Wafer.
Dixon throws a hook but Wafer avoids it easily.
Wafer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Wafer moves out of range as Dixon strikes.
Matthew Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Wafer off the cage and back into rage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wafer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Wafer moved out of range nicely.
Dixon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wafer.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wafer looks gassed!
Dixon drops Wafer with a nice combination! Dixon dives into Wafer's guard, looking to finish!
Wafer is rocked!
It looks like Jay Wafer has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon passes Wafer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wafer is still in real trouble! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon trying to control the pace.
Wafer seems to have recovered his senses.
Wafer is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Wafer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wafer tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dixon controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dixon fails to take his opponent's back.
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
Dixon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wafer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wafer is surviving well by controlling Dixon's body position as best he can.
Dixon wants to control the pace but Wafer is squirming around nicely.
Dixon controlling from mount.
Wafer tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon prevents Wafer from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Wafer's cut.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Wafer is out of range.
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wafer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Wafer avoids it well.
Wafer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Wafer slips a straight right by Dixon.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthew Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Wafer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon throws a body punch but Wafer moves out of range.
No luck for Wafer with that takedown attempt.
Wafer fails with the takedown.
Matthew Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wafer.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
Matthew Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon cracks Wafer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wafer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick and Wafer moves out of range easily.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Wafer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Wafer throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wafer shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Wafer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wafer is breathing heavily.
A jab from Dixon does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon lands with a hook. Wafer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wafer throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wafer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dixon is in Wafer's guard.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Wafer is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wafer 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.
Wafer trying to strike off his back.
Wafer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
Wafer controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Wafer keeps moving.
Wafer wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dixon lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon scores with the left hand. Wafer knows he should have avoided that one.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wafer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wafer walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wafer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wafer circles away quickly and effectively.
Wafer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon throws a hook but Wafer blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Wafer's cut.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Wafer moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dixon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wafer is defended easily by Dixon.
Wafer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wafer has time to react.
Wafer throws a leg kick but Dixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wafer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wafer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Wafer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixon tries to land a leg kick but Wafer saw it coming and moves away.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafer tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon motions for Wafer to come forward. Dixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wafer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dixon connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Wafer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wafer can do to turn this around?
Dixon throws a body punch but Wafer moves out of range.
Wafer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Wafer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matthew Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wafer.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wafer has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dixon tests Wafer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wafer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dixon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wafer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wafer throws a head kick that misses.
Wafer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dixon lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Wafer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon throws the left hand but Wafer avoids the punch easily.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon jabs at Wafer's body.
Wafer wants to clinch but Dixon slips to the side
and Dixon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Wafer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
Dixon stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control but Wafer is keeping him busy.
Dixon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wafer defends it well.
Dixon is thwarting Wafer's attempts to control the position.
Dixon wants to control but Wafer is keeping him busy.
Wafer pushes Dixon off looking to stand but Dixon dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wafer is trying to control but can't.
Wafer is looking to escape.
Dixon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dixon is taking a breather. Wafer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wafer won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wafer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay Wafer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wafer misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Dixon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Terpak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Trumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trumps is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jay Z - Money, Cash, Hoes. This should be a great matchup!
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214 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Terpak!
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, Ian Trumps!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trumps fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terpak jabs at Trumps's body.
Nice takedown defense from Trumps. No joy for Terpak on that attempt.
Terpak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Trumps.
Trumps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terpak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Terpak misses its intended target.
Trumps slips under a jab from Terpak.
Terpak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trumps has Terpak up against the cage in a clinch.
Terpak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trumps lands an elbow inside.
Trumps with a knee to the head.
Terpak working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terpak.
Terpak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terpak is trying to drag Trumps to the mat but Trumps just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Terpak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terpak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trumps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trumps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Terpak's face.
Trumps stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Trumps.
Terpak is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trumps takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oh Terpak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trumps jerks Terpak's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Terpak drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Trumps goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Trumps because Terpak was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ian Trumps!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison McGown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGown comes to the cage accompanied by Tomoyasu Hotei - Battle Without Honor Or Humanity. Desmond Bryant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamison McGown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desmond Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGown lands a jab.
McGown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bryant cracks McGown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGown checks it well.
Bryant throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGown.
McGown throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
Bryant should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McGown throws a series of punches but Bryant moves out of range.
McGown defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
McGown lands with a right that hurts Bryant. Bryant looks to clinch but McGown throws a short knee that drops Bryant. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jamison McGown!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Ruud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - It's Amazing. Ruud has chosen Peter Gabriel: Sledgehammer as his entrance music. Ty Ruud has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vaughn Hammersmith's chin.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Hammersmith!
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, Ty Ruud!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruud misses with a kick to the body.
Ruud misses with a kick to the body.
Hammersmith throws a push kick but Ruud slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Ruud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruud misses with a kick to the body
and Hammersmith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ruud!
Ruud wants to hold on but Hammersmith pushes him away.
Hammersmith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hammersmith prevents Ruud from getting the reversal.
Ruud throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hammersmith. What's that going to do exactly?
Ruud tries to hold on but Hammersmith pushes him away.
Hammersmith looking for a guillotine from mount but Ruud is having none of it.
Ruud wants to control but Hammersmith is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruud is bucking up trying to escape but Hammersmith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hammersmith working Ruud over with strikes here.
Ruud sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hammersmith not doing much here.
Ruud throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Hammersmith manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruud manages to get back to half guard.
Hammersmith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruud is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruud punching from the bottom.
Ruud is not content to let Hammersmith control the position.
Ruud is trying to maintain the position but Hammersmith is very close to passing his half guard.
Hammersmith wants to take a breather but Ruud is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ruud throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hammersmith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ruud gets back to full guard.
Hammersmith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruud throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ruud trying to control the position.
Ruud trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruud trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammersmith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruud throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammersmith postures up.
Ruud looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruud, not yet.
Hammersmith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruud is striking but Hammersmith is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ruud is trying to control but Hammersmith passes into side control!
Ruud throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Hammersmith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hammersmith lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammersmith.
Ruud tries to land a front kick but Hammersmith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruud misses with a straight right.
Hammersmith looks for the body kick but Ruud saw that one coming.
Ruud clinches but Hammersmith breaks the clinch
and Hammersmith counters with a single leg into guard. Ruud didn't expect that.
Hammersmith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruud dives on top into guard.
Ruud is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammersmith has wrist control.
Ruud drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammersmith dives on top into guard.
Hammersmith trying to control but Ruud is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruud working a defensive guard here.
Ruud is striking off his back. Hammersmith thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ruud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammersmith is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hammersmith lands a nice short elbow.
Hammersmith trying to control from half guard but Ruud is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruud wants to control but Hammersmith is keeping busy.
Ruud is not content to let Hammersmith control the position.
Ruud is trying to control but Hammersmith passes into side control!
Ruud is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruud tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruud regains half guard.
Hammersmith blocks the strikes from Ruud.
Ruud manages to get to full guard.
Hammersmith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruud is keeping the position for now.
Ruud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruud will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hammersmith is looking to improve his position.
Hammersmith gets full guard.
Hammersmith has control of Ruud's left arm, preventing Ruud from doing any damage.
Hammersmith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Hammersmith dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick by Ruud misses
and Hammersmith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruud's guard.
Ruud trying to strike off his back.
Ruud trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ruud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammersmith's guard.
Ruud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammersmith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammersmith has escaped and now he's on top!
Ruud tries to strike from the bottom.
Ruud keeping moving, preventing Hammersmith from controlling successfully.
Ruud thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruud trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ruud trying to control the position.
Hammersmith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruud will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ruud throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammersmith trying to control but Ruud is working from the bottom.
Ty Ruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaughn Hammersmith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruud looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruud, not yet.
Ruud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruud is working for a submission of some sort.
Hammersmith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith wants to improve his position but Ruud is controlling well.
Ruud slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruud is looking to advance position but Hammersmith won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruud trying to control the action but Hammersmith is working from the bottom.
Hammersmith is looking to control Ruud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammersmith avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammersmith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruud if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammersmith is just out of range.
Ruud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammersmith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruud circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaughn Hammersmith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammersmith 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaughn Hammersmith!
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