CPNY Armageddon 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between normal guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Trombley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

guy
vs
Trombley

185 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, normal guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Trombley!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trombley drives through with a takedown into guard.
guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trombley trying to stand up but can't free himself from guy's guard.
guy working a defensive guard here.
guy being controlled here, momentarily.
Trombley trying to control the position from guard on top but guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

guy is working an open guard so Trombley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
guy throws out a loose jab but Trombley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam Trombley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
guy slips a jab and a cross from Trombley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombley scores with a jab to the body.
Trombley avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Trombley does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by guy. That's going to slow Trombley down.
The fight stays on the outside here - guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Trombley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trombley misses with a body shot.
Trombley looks gassed!
Trombley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trombley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
guy misses with a double jab
and Trombley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trombley misses with a series of wild punches.
Trombley throws a right hand that guy ducks under and follows up with a left that guy also avoids with ease.

guy instigates a clinch.

guy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trombley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of guy is proving hard to escape from.
guy wants to get back to his feet but Trombley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trombley won't allow guy to get back to his feet.
Trombley postures up.
guy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trombley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trombley stops guy from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trombley momentarily.
guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trombley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and guy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trombley throws a left and a right that both miss

and guy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Trombley's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trombley wants to stand and escape but guy is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy wants to control from the top but Trombley keeps moving.
guy is looking to stand up but Trombley won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
guy wants to pass the guard but Trombley is keeping the position.
guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trombley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trombley pinned against the cage. Trombley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trombley.
guy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
guy is looking to slow Trombley down with leg kicks.
guy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trombley misses with a series of wild punches.
guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
guy dodges the punch combination from Trombley.
guy looks for a takedown but Trombley sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
guy shoots for a takedown but Trombley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 normal guy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Trombley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Trombley does no damage.
guy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Adam Trombley has been cut.
Trombley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Trombley duly obliges.
Trombley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trombley with a hook.

guy has managed to clinch.

Trombley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trombley throws a right hand that guy ducks under and follows up with a left that guy also avoids with ease.

guy clinches with his opponent.
Trombley tries to pull guard but guy won't allow it.
guy effectively controlling the action here.
Trombley wants a takedown but no success here.
Trombley wants to break free but guy has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
guy misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Trombley. No joy for guy on that attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trombley, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Trombley.
guy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from guy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from guy.
Trombley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Trombley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
guy ducks under a wild hook from Trombley.
guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for normal guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Trombley tries to lock up and control but guy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trombley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
guy content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
guy avoids the attempt from Trombley to control.
Trombley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Trombley is wriggling around trying to escape.
guy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trombley is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
guy is keen to just control but Trombley is a slippery customer.
Trombley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of guy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take guy's back!
guy is trying to get back to his feet but Trombley has full control of the position and if anything, guy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Trombley trying to control momentarily.

Trombley working for the choke.
guy wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

guy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
guy looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
What can guy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
guy trying to get back to his feet but Trombley is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on guy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that normal guy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Trombley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Trombley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trombley wants to pass to mount but guy is defending the position.

Trombley stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trombley.
Trombley slips a jab and a cross from guy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trombley throws a right hand that guy ducks under and follows up with a left that guy also avoids with ease.

guy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. guy showed some decent athleticism there.
Trombley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trombley's head.
guy trying to control from half guard but Trombley is working away.
guy controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
guy is looking to take a break and control but Trombley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trombley keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trombley looks like he's trying to stand up.
guy wants to free his trapped foot but Trombley is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Trombley misses with a double jab
and guy counters with a two punch combo.
guy dodges the punch combination from Trombley.
Trombley looks to land a combination but guy avoids it well.
Jab from guy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trombley lands a glancing blow to the side of guy's head.
Trombley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trombley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Trombley. Trombley gets slowly back to his feet.

Trombley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Trombley seems content to control.
Trombley prevents guy from improving his position.
guy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
guy trying to hold on to Trombley's head to control him but Trombley postures up.
guy is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
guy is working hard here to advance position.
Trombley trying to mount his opponent but guy defends it.
guy wants to control but Trombley is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trombley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Trombley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trombley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by guy.
Adam Trombley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Trombley. Trombley gets slowly back to his feet.
guy moves out of range of the strikes.
guy works the jab nicely.
normal guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

guy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Trombley!
Trombley throwing hammer fists to the chest of guy. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Trombley.
I think guy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... normal guy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Verkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley comes to the cage accompanied by Never Scared. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lashley
vs
Verkko

195 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Lashley!
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, Mika Verkko!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verkko fails to land with a series of punches.
Lashley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verkko.
Lashley ducks under a wild hook from Verkko.
Lashley shoots in but no luck this time.
Verkko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verkko swinging wilding here.
Verkko drops Lashley with a nice combination! Verkko dives into Lashley's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Derrick Lashley has been cut.

Verkko stands up from Lashley's guard - Verkko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Verkko misses with a series of wild punches.
Verkko drops Lashley with a beautiful combination! Lashley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Verkko is looking for the KO!

Lashley is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verkko tries to bum rush Lashley with a series of wild strikes but Lashley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Lashley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verkko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verkko drops Lashley with a left right combo! Verkko follows him down to the ground into side control.

Derrick Lashley's cut is getting worse.
Verkko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lashley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lashley seems to have got his legs back now.
Verkko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lashley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Verkko controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Verkko has Lashley up against the cage in a clinch.
Verkko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verkko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lashley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Verkko lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verkko stops a takedown attempt from Lashley.
Verkko is looking to break free of the clinch but Lashley has double underhooks.
Verkko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lashley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Verkko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verkko looks to land a combination but Lashley avoids it well.
Lashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verkko.
Verkko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verkko drops Lashley with a left and a right! Oh, Lashley is hurt - Verkko dives into side control looking to finish!

Lashley is rocked!
Verkko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oh Lashley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley wants to get back to his feet but Verkko drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Verkko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Verkko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Verkko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lashley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Verkko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Verkko misses.
Verkko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verkko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lashley dodges the punch combination from Verkko.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Verkko shows good takedown defense.
Verkko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Verkko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verkko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Verkko.
Lashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Verkko pinned against the cage. Verkko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Verkko drives through and clinches with Lashley against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Verkko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Verkko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Verkko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lashley checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Lashley with that takedown attempt.
Verkko throws a series of punches but Lashley moves out of range.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lashley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verkko.
Verkko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Verkko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mika Verkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verkko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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.
Lashley shoots in but Verkko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Verkko misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Verkko.
Lashley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verkko tries to avoid it but Lashley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verkko to the ground. Verkko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Verkko shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Verkko misses.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Verkko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Verkko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lashley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lashley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Verkko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Lashley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verkko wants to stand up but Lashley is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Verkko is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Verkko pushes Lashley off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Verkko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verkko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Verkko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacAngus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zombie comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Dead Girl Superstar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zombie
vs
MacAngus

165 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacAngus!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAngus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zombie as he avoids it easily.

MacAngus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zombie won't allow MacAngus to pass to mount.

MacAngus is working for a submission of some sort.

MacAngus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacAngus wants to pass the guard but Zombie is defending well.
Zombie is looking to escape.
MacAngus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zombie wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zombie throws a body punch but MacAngus moves out of range.
Zombie lands the left hand.

It looks like Angus MacAngus has been cut.
MacAngus walks into a left hand.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacAngus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombie scores with a punch to the head.
Zombie throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as MacAngus stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Zombie follows into mount!

MacAngus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAngus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacAngus wants to get back to full guard.

MacAngus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zombie wants to stand but MacAngus has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAngus is pressing down on Zombie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zombie won't allow MacAngus to sweep him here.

MacAngus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zombie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, MacAngus has tightened it up now! Zombie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Angus MacAngus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick shannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Malians (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). shannon comes to the cage accompanied by yesterdays headlines. Matthew Malians has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

shannon
vs
Malians

178 cm
21
146 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

173 cm
23
167 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Urban Vandal fight gear

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick shannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Malians!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shannon misses with a head kick.

shannon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than shannon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
shannon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by shannon.
shannon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

shannon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Malians has managed to escape the submission attempt.
shannon prevents Malians from getting the reversal.
Malians is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
shannon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malians?
shannon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Malians is in all sorts of trouble here.

shannon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Malians has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Malians slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malians is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but shannon pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malians is looking to improve his position.
Malians moves into full guard.
shannon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
shannon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
shannon working the body and head with strikes.
Malians sneaks back into half guard.
Malians punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malians looks gassed!
shannon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malians's head.
shannon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malians's head.

shannon is trying to work for a kimura but Malians is defending well.

shannon is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malians is pressing down on shannon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Malians looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
shannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Malians had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. shannon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Malians Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take shannon's back instead.

Malians working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
shannon trying to control the position but Malians manages to sink in the hooks.
shannon wants to escape the position.

shannon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Malians.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

shannon showing good submission defense here.
Malians is trying to stick to shannon's back but shannon is turning into Malians. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malians's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by shannon.
shannon wants to get up but he can't break Malians's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

shannon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and shannon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Malians has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but shannon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Malians is looking for a triangle but shannon pushes his legs off easily.

Malians looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Malians throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
shannon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Malians working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. shannon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. shannon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
shannon lands a couple of digs.

Malians has his foot on shannon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. shannon works his way back into a safe position though.
shannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

shannon showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Malians patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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 Nick shannon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Malians blocks a head kick by shannon.
Malians takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nick shannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

shannon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malians looking to hit a scissor sweep but shannon is one step ahead there.

shannon wants to work for an arm triangle but Malians is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malians manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malians escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. shannon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
shannon slips nicely into half guard.
Malians is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of shannon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take shannon's back!
shannon is trying to break free.
shannon is working hard here to advance position.

Malians working for a choke but shannon is defending well.
Malians is trying to stick to shannon's back but shannon is turning into Malians. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Malians's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by shannon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malians escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. shannon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
shannon advances to half guard.
shannon wants to stand up but Malians has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malians manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matthew Malians has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malians has a closed guard, preventing shannon from standing up.

Malians tightening his grip on shannon, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Malians tightening his grip on shannon, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
shannon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
shannon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
shannon is in trouble now - Malians has advanced to mount!

Malians quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Malians but it's paid off an shannon is forced to tap! Nice work by Malians.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Malians!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Extreme KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spanky McFaddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

KO
vs
McFaddy

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Extreme KO!
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, Spanky McFaddy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KO doesn't manage to clinch there - McFaddy circles away.
KO wants to clinch.
McFaddy scores with a head kick.
KO moves in looking to clinch but McFaddy pushes him off.
KO scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McFaddy swats away the attempt to clinch by KO.
KO wants to clinch.
KO throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

McFaddy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks McFaddy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McFaddy prefers to stall for the moment though.
KO pushes McFaddy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McFaddy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McFaddy controls the position from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KO is trying to buck McFaddy off.
You can see the frustration on KO's face as McFaddy controls the position.
KO wants to get back to his feet.
McFaddy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
KO wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFaddy slows the pace down.
KO tries to escape but McFaddy is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McFaddy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
KO is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McFaddy is controlling him well.
KO is breathing heavily.
McFaddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Spanky McFaddy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFaddy keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFaddy slips a jab and a cross from KO.

McFaddy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
KO wants to stand back up but McFaddy manages to pass into side control.
KO wants to get back to his feet but McFaddy drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFaddy takes a little break here. KO wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McFaddy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear KO down.
McFaddy taking a breather here.
KO is trying to buck McFaddy off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFaddy is staying tight to KO's torso, preventing him from escaping.

McFaddy stands up.

McFaddy shoots in and bounces KO off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McFaddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McFaddy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
KO is pushing McFaddy's head away, looking to escape. McFaddy manages to hold on to the position though.
KO taking a bit of punishment here - McFaddy scoring with strikes.
McFaddy controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
KO is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McFaddy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch but McFaddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

McFaddy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
KO is trying to buck McFaddy off.
McFaddy just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McFaddy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
KO is being controlled here.
KO is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McFaddy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McFaddy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
KO is trying to buck McFaddy off.
McFaddy takes a little break here. KO wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McFaddy controlling the position from side mount.
KO tries to escape but McFaddy is in control.

McFaddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but KO is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McFaddy slows the pace down.

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.
KO is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McFaddy is controlling him well.
McFaddy in side control lands a decent elbow.
McFaddy prevents KO from escaping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

McFaddy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
KO wants to get back to his feet but McFaddy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spanky McFaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McFaddy circles away from the clinch attempt.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFaddy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KO tries to bum rush McFaddy with a series of wild strikes but McFaddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
KO misses the jab.
KO moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

McFaddy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
KO is trying to stand.
KO wants to stand back up but McFaddy manages to pass into side control.
McFaddy controls the position from side control.
KO pushes McFaddy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McFaddy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFaddy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down KO's shoulder. That is not cool.
KO wants to get back to his feet but McFaddy drags him back down.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McFaddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFaddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KO throws a series of punches but McFaddy moves out of range.
McFaddy keeps the fight on the outside.

McFaddy instigates a clinch.
KO wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFaddy has him pressed against the cage.
McFaddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but KO gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McFaddy trying to land knees to the body.

KO manages to break the clinch.
KO misses with a wild combination.

KO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFaddy stops KO from standing up.
McFaddy pushing down on KO's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McFaddy is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFaddy stops KO from getting back to his feet.

McFaddy decides to stand and escape the position.
KO tries to clinch

and McFaddy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McFaddy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
KO is trying to stand back up but McFaddy is controlling him
McFaddy controlling the pace.
KO wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFaddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
KO wants to get back to his feet.

McFaddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McFaddy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Extreme KO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spanky McFaddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spanky McFaddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McFaddy 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spanky McFaddy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azelja Kajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Lawless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawless has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adam Lawless has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kajin
vs
Lawless

182 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azelja Kajin!
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, Adam Lawless!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kajin instigates a clinch.
Lawless wants to break free but Kajin has control.
Lawless tries to land knees in the clinch but Kajin avoids the damage to the body.
Lawless letting Kajin take a breather here.
Lawless is trying to break free.
Lawless is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Kajin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kajin prevents Lawless from improving his position.
Lawless is refusing to be controlled, as Kajin sits in half guard.
Kajin is thwarting Lawless's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawless is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kajin is staying active.
Kajin controlling the action here.
Kajin trying to pass the guard but Lawless defending well.
Kajin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lawless is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kajin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kajin's back!
Kajin turns into Lawless and is now in his guard.
Lawless is trying to hold Kajin in close to prevent damage but Kajin has managed to pass into half guard.
Lawless wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawless pushes Kajin off and gets back to his feet.
Kajin tries to clinch but Lawless is having none of it.
Lawless is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawless looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kajin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kajin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawless moves out of range as Kajin throws a body kick.
Lawless will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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.
Lawless stuffs the takedown.
Kajin throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kajin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lawless wants to control but Kajin postures up.
Lawless looks gassed!
Lawless gets back to half guard.
Kajin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Lawless has one foot on Kajin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azelja Kajin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kajin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawless is looking to clinch.

Kajin gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawless wants to get back to full guard.
Lawless regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kajin won't allow Lawless to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lawless holds on and takes a little breather.
Lawless is breathing heavily.

Kajin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kajin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kajin pushing down on Lawless's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kajin in particular looking to stall.
Kajin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawless does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kajin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lawless with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kajin counters with a single leg into guard. Lawless didn't expect that.

Kajin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lawless takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Kajin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kajin prevents Lawless from getting the reversal.
Azelja Kajin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawless tries to control the position but Kajin now has his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kajin controls the action.
Kajin tries to get the hooks in deep but Lawless pushed the leg off.
Lawless rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kajin is keen to just control but Lawless is a slippery customer.
Kajin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azelja Kajin 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lawless fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kajin sprawls well initially but Lawless persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kajin wants to improve his position but Lawless is controlling well.
Kajin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kajin is trying is best to control the position here.
Lawless moves nicely into side control.
Kajin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lawless's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawless wants to control but Kajin is keeping him busy.
Kajin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawless is looking to advance position but Kajin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Kajin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lawless avoids the head kick by Kajin.
Kajin closes the distance and clinches up with Lawless, looking for a takedown. Kajin pushes Lawless against the cage but Lawless circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kajin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawless.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kajin moves in looking to clinch but Lawless pushes him off.
Kajin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawless.
Lawless tries to clinch but Kajin moves out of range.
Lawless closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kajin counters with a three punch combo that has Lawless backing up. Lawless nods at Kajin to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kajin throws a right and a left that Lawless avoids nicely.
Lawless with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kajin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lawless is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kajin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawless is pressed up against the cage. Kajin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawless down to the mat. Lawless avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Lawless drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lawless must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kajin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lawless can't escape the position.
Kajin controlling from mount.
Lawless tries to hold on but Kajin postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kajin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kajin misses with a takedown
and Lawless counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azelja Kajin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawless closes the distance but Kajin moves to the side

and Kajin moves into the clinch.

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 Azelja Kajin.
Well Kajin 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 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azelja Kajin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Zakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Vatali
vs
Zakowski

188 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.
Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Vatali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Zakowski!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zakowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vatali pinned against the cage. Vatali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Vatali gets a clinch.
Zakowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Zakowski's ribcage. Zakowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Vatali as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vatali.
Zakowski looks gassed!
Vatali scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Vatali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatali lands with a left to the head.

Vatali manages to break the clinch.
Vatali scores with a decent looking hook.
Vatali drops Zakowski with a left right combo! Vatali follows him down to the ground into side control.

Zakowski is rocked!

It looks like Sammy Zakowski has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatali lands a strong strike to the head of Zakowski. That's dazed him! Vatali looking to finish here. Zakowski is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vatali lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Vatali!