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APF 10 - Clash Of The Titans PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris has chosen The Kids Aren't Alright - The Offspring as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Morris!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris shoots for a double leg takedown but Mclean sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morris clinches up against the cage.
Morris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mclean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morris keeps control of Mclean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mclean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mclean jumps guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mclean working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily.
Mclean trying to strike off his back.
Mclean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mclean throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Mclean is retaining full guard.
Mclean is looking for a triangle but Morris pushes his legs off easily.
Morris working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mclean is working an open guard so Morris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mclean is breathing heavily.
Mclean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mclean shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morris.
Mclean keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mclean is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morris, into his guard.
Morris isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mclean stacks Morris on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mclean!
Morris tries to bench press Mclean off him but Mclean keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris sneaks back into half guard.
Morris is pressing down on Mclean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mclean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morris's head.
Mclean 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.
Morris looking to control.
Morris trying to strike off his back.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris wants to get back to his feet but Mclean is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morris moves into the clinch.
Mclean is working for takedown but Morris is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris is working for takedown but Mclean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mclean avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mclean can't fight it off and eventually Morris manages to take the fight to the floor. Mclean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morris 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.
Mclean is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Morris has his hands clasped together but Mclean extends an breaks Morris's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mclean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Mclean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Zepeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Brown!
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, Andrew Zepeda!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepeda throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Zepeda misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zepeda is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Zepeda's hands, connecting with Zepeda's forehead.
Brown misses with a head shot. Zepeda uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zepeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Zepeda has wrist control.
Brown drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Brown as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Zepeda screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Brown! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roy Brown!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bower comes to the cage accompanied by Triple H Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Bower!
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, John Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bower throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorian.
Dorian tries to clinch but Bower is having none of it.
Dorian instigates a clinch.
Bower wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorian has him pressed against the cage.
Bower wants to break free but Dorian has control.
Bower is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorian has double underhooks.
Bower has had enough of the clinch but Dorian keeps him there for the moment.
Dorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bower tries to clinch up
and Dorian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bower keeps control of Dorian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bower wants to clinch.
Bower dodges the punch combination from Dorian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorian moves into the clinch.
Bower has had enough of the clinch but Dorian keeps him there for the moment.
Dorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Bower.
Dorian dips to his left and cracks Bower with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bower is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bower is trying to control but can't.
Dorian working over Bower with some ground and pound. Bower looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bower moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bower is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dorian 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.
Bower is looking to sinch up a triangle. Dorian throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bower's body to avoid the submission. Bower has instead reached around Dorian's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bower arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Bower!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Haber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haber comes to the cage accompanied by You Don't Know. Ralph Haber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Gorden's chin.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Haber!
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, Alex Gorden!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haber fails to land the takedown.
Gorden feints and as Haber raises his hands in defense, Gorden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gorden stays in close to Haber's body and controls the position.
Haber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haber is looking to stand up but Gorden isn't so interested in that idea.
Haber wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber wants to stand up but Gorden is controlling him.
Gorden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haber wants to sweep here but Gorden controlling him for the moment.
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.
Haber is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haber with a poor takedown
and Gorden counters with a single leg into guard. Haber didn't expect that.
Haber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gorden stays in close to Haber's body and controls the position.
Gorden 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.
Gorden wants to control from the top but Haber keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haber is keeping the position for now.
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.
Haber will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Haber wants to control the position but Gorden says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gorden tries to pass to full mount but Haber defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haber tries to clinch up
and Gorden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gorden 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.
Haber has his takedown stuffed
and Gorden counters with a shoot takedown. Haber fights it but they end up in guard.
Gorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haber controls Gorden momentarily but Gorden frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorden controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorden tries to free his leg and advance position but Haber is retaining full guard.
Gorden advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haber struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gorden taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Gorden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Haber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gorden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haber is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Haber darts in trying to clinch
and Gorden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gorden.
Haber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorden pushes down on Haber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haber is refusing to be controlled, as Gorden sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haber kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gorden works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Gorden working the ground and pound from side control.
Gorden takes a little break here. Haber wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alex Gorden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haber keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Haber can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorden trying to control the action but Haber is working from the bottom.
Ralph Haber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alex Gorden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gorden 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gorden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Awol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerhard Franke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerhard Franke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Awol Uno!
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, Gerhard Franke!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch but Franke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch but Franke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franke scores with a jab to the head.
Franke connects with a jab.
Franke swings for the body but Uno moves out of range.
Franke throws a hook to the side of Uno's head but Uno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franke throws a series of strikes that have Uno backpedaling.
Uno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uno there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franke just misses with a punch to the body.
Franke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Uno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Franke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Franke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
What's Uno going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Uno stops Franke from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno seems a little lost for a moment, as Franke dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Uno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uno tries to bench press Franke off him but Franke keeps the position.
Uno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uno keeps working.
Franke working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Uno's thigh. Uno counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franke trying to control but Uno is working from the bottom.
Uno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franke tries to free his leg and advance position but Uno is retaining full guard.
Franke wants to control from the top but Uno keeps moving.
Franke looking to pass the guard.
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.
Franke won't allow Uno to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franke.
Uno fails with the takedown
and Franke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uno can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerhard Franke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Franke works the jab nicely.
Uno shoots and misses
and Franke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franke.
Franke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franke swinging wilding here.
Franke connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to de liver by Franke. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franke misses with a wild body shot.
Franke connects with a looping right hand.
Franke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uno tries to clinch up
and Uno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franke scores with a shot to the body.
Franke thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franke lands a nice hook to Uno's body. Uno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franke lands a slapping body shot.
Awol Uno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Franke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Franke lands with a right hand.
Franke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Franke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uno circles away quickly and effectively.
Franke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Uno to the mat! Uno manages to get full guard.
Uno keeping moving, preventing Franke from controlling successfully.
Uno is pulling down on Franke's head. It's preventing any offense from Franke, at least for the moment.
Franke lands a couple of elbows.
Franke has gone for a leg lock! Uno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Franke's guard.
Franke tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franke wants to sweep but no luck.
Franke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uno trying to control the position from guard on top but Franke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franke looking for a sweep. Not yet Franke, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerhard Franke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Franke does no damage.
Gerhard Franke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Franke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uno tries for a takedown but Franke circles away easily
and Franke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franke misses with a looping right.
Franke pushes Uno up against the cage in a clinch.
Franke wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno can't get the takedown.
Franke goes for a takedown attempt but Uno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gerhard Franke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franke misses with a wild body shot.
Franke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uno has time to react.
Uno closes the distance but Franke moves to the side
and Franke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franke trying to advance position but Uno counters by regaining guard.
Uno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Uno keeping full guard, as Franke tries to pass.
Franke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uno is trying to keep Franke in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno has his hands on Franke's head, controlling the position.
Franke throws a strike but Uno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Franke is looking for a triangle but Uno pushes his legs off easily.
Uno trying to control but Franke is working from the bottom.
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.
Franke has his foot on Uno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uno works his way back into a safe position though.
Franke being controlled here, momentarily.
Franke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uno is one step ahead there.
Gerhard Franke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uno trying to control the position from guard on top but Franke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerhard Franke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franke 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerhard Franke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Ericssonl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericssonl comes into a darkened arena with his song building. VIKING WARRIOR kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leif Ericssonl has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Bam's chin.
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254 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Bam!
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, Leif Ericssonl!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bam working the ground and pound but Ericssonl is defending the strikes.
Bam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam working away.
Ericssonl is trying to get back to his feet.
Bam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ericssonl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ericssonl pushes Bam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ericssonl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bam looks for a takedown but Ericssonl sprawls well.
Ericssonl throws a lazy right hand but Bam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericssonl ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bam out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Ericssonl!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toad Matthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Morgan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Morgan!
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, Toad Matthew!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Toad Matthew has been cut.
Matthew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Matthew avoids nicely.
Matthew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthew.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Evan Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthew ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Matthew moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Matthew to the floor! Morgan dives in looking for the finish!
Matthew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthew trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Matthew is still in real trouble! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Matthew! More strikes land and this one is all over! Morgan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Morgan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parnell Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Hogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calhoun kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Big Pimpin" by Jay Z. Parnell Calhoun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Hogle's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Parnell Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Hogle!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Calhoun.
Calhoun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogle shoots in for a double leg but Calhoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calhoun lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Hogle is looking to close the distance but Calhoun sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Hogle crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Hogle is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Parnell Calhoun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's entrance music is Devil on My Shoulder . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Vatali!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatali.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vatali on the ground.
Vatali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simpson?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vatali breaks from Simpson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vatali wants to finish this one by submission but Simpson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vatali.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Vatali unloading with bombs!
Vatali breaks from Simpson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Simpson is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vatali working the ground and pound effectively.
Simpson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simpson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali working the ground and pound effectively.
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vatali working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vatali landing punches.
Simpson regains half guard.
Vatali stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Simpson is staying active underneath Vatali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simpson tries to kick Vatali off but Vatali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simpson tries to roll over but Vatali keeps him under control.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vatali scores with a couple of nice shots.
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 fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vatali advances to half guard.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Vatali has control of the leg.
Vatali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vatali stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Vatali drops an elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Vatali frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vatali looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simpson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vatali drops an elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Simpson is not content to let Vatali control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson taking some punishment here, with Vatali in his half guard.
Vatali is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vatali slips a nice elbow through Simpson's hands, connecting with Simpson's forehead.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vatali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vatali wants to pass to mount but Simpson is defending the position.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vatali is nestled in close to Simpson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simpson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simpson.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vatali advances position into side control!
Vatali in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatali working the head with strikes.
Simpson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vatali asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vatali grinds an elbow into Simpson's temple.
Vatali working the ground and pound from side control.
Simpson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Vatali trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson is pushing Vatali's head away, looking to escape. Vatali manages to hold on to the position though.
Vatali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simpson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali dominated that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crunch! Vatali slams his shin into Simpson's torso.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatali. Vatali gets slowly back to his feet.
Vatali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simpson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vatali off and has taken his back!
Vatali covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Simpson cracks Vatali with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Vatali from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Simpson.
Simpson scores with punches to the body.
Simpson is trying to stick to Vatali's back but Vatali is turning into Simpson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simpson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vatali.
Vatali keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Vatali throws a big right hand that misses.
Vatali stands up out of Simpson's guard for a moment - Simpson manages to land a nice upkick.
Simpson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatali drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson wants to stand but Vatali is controlling the position.
Vatali trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali preventing the sweep.
Simpson is working hard here to advance position.
Simpson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Simpson wants to stand but Vatali is controlling the position.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Vatali moved away.
Vatali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vatali lands in his opponent's guard.
Vatali is in close to Simpson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simpson has his feet on Vatali's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vatali has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simpson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vatali has hold of one of Simpson's legs. Simpson is fighting the takedown attempt but Vatali gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vatali trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vatali is controlling him.
Vatali is in close to Simpson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
Simpson 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.
Vatali stands and throws Simpson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vatali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simpson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simpson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vatali has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simpson is trying to get back to half guard.
Simpson bucks up and tries to throw Vatali off but instead Vatali has got his back!
Vatali lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Simpson.
Simpson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vatali is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Simpson lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simpson wants to stand but Vatali is controlling the position.
Joe Vatali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vatali.
Vatali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vatali is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Vatali isn't so interested in that idea.
Vatali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vatali clinches with his opponent.
Vatali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatali has double underhooks.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vatali keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Vatali is controlling the position.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vatali misses with a knee to the head.
Vatali tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.
Vatali trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vatali into the cage.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatali scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Vatali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simpson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vatali. What's that going to do exactly?
Vatali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vatali has hold of Simpson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simpson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson is trying to stand up.
Simpson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vatali wants to control the pace but Simpson is squirming around nicely.
Simpson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vatali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simpson?
Simpson is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Vatali looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vatali lands a nice shot to the head.
Vatali punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simpson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vatali working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay.
Simpson is looking to get to half guard.
Vatali is going olschool here, as he tries to force Simpson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Simpson shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vatali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Simpson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simpson gets back to half guard.
Simpson punching from the bottom.
Vatali trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simpson.
Vatali wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vatali manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to kick Vatali off but Vatali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vatali prevents Simpson from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vatali lands a nice short elbow.
Vatali prevents Simpson from standing back up.
Vatali 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.
Vatali trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vatali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vatali prevents Simpson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali really 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.
Vatali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
Vatali scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chuck Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vatali closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Vatali has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simpson regains guard immediately.
Vatali passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simpson is trying to get back to his feet.
Vatali working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vatali scores with punches from side control.
Simpson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vatali is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
Vatali tries to advance to mount but Simpson denies him.
Simpson is pushing Vatali's head away, looking to escape. Vatali manages to hold on to the position though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Simpson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vatali tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vatali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Simpson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vatali trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vatali tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice combination there by Simpson.
Vatali slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Vatali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatali clinches up against the cage.
Vatali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simpson's face.
Vatali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatali is working for takedown but Simpson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Vatali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Vatali throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatali has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vatali.
Vatali misses with a double jab.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Vatali.
Simpson works over Vatali's head and body with a nice combination.
Vatali looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Chuck Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Vatali.
Simpson tries to bum rush Vatali with a series of wild strikes but Vatali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Vatali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vatali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vatali misses with a series of wild punches.
Vatali shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Vatali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vatali walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vatali throws a head kick that half lands.
Vatali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vatali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simpson to score with a decent uppercut.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Simpson.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Vatali avoids it well.
No luck for Vatali with that takedown attempt.
Simpson throws out a leg kick but Vatali moves out of range and Simpson only half commits.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatali drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vatali won't allow it.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simpson.
Vatali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vatali won't allow it.
Vatali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatali has him pressed against the cage.
Vatali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vatali throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vatali won't allow it.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatali has him pressed against the cage.
Vatali trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson wants to break free but Vatali has control.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Vatali takes one on the button.
Chuck Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Vatali has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joe Vatali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Vatali.
Nice uppercut lands for Simpson. That snapped Vatali's head back.
Vatali throws a one two combo.
Vatali throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vatali shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Vatali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson misses with a hook. Vatali ducked under it nicely.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Vatali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vatali takes one on the button.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Vatali moves into the clinch.
Vatali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Vatali lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Vatali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vatali working aggressively here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vatali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson tries to bum rush Vatali with a series of wild strikes but Vatali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vatali slips under a jab.
Vatali drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Vatali misses with a knee to the head.
Vatali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatali has double underhooks.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vatali won't allow it.
Vatali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Vatali tightens his grip and picks Simpson up, before dumping him to the ground. Simpson manages to land in guard.
Simpson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vatali is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vatali trying to control but Simpson postures up.
Vatali punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson decides to stand and escape the position.
Simpson connects with the punch.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Vatali blocks the leg kick.
Vatali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vatali on the side of the head.
Vatali throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a hook. Vatali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Vatali feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Vatali changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Chuck Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson wants to stand but Vatali is controlling the position.
Vatali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vatali won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Vatali.
Chuck Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vatali shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vatali has managed to clinch.
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.
Simpson wants to break free but Vatali has control.
Simpson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vatali is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Simpson to the mat. Simpson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simpson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Vatali pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson is striking from the bottom but Vatali uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Vatali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simpson has hold of Vatali's hands but Vatali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vatali with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vatali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vatali prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Simpson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Vatali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vatali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Vatali!
Joe Vatali is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Bearden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Kline!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Bearden!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearden has a takedown stuffed.
Bearden shoots for a takedown but Kline saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kline throws a hook but Bearden blocks it.
Bearden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nick Kline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Bearden.
Kline gets a takedown into half guard.
Kline trying to control the pace.
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearden is trying to maintain the position but Kline is very close to passing his half guard.
Bearden looking for submissions off his back.
Bearden is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bearden avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bearden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kline is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bearden defends it well.
Kline moves nicely into side control.
Kline takes a little break here. Bearden wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.
Kline wants to control but Bearden is keeping him busy.
Kline working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bearden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kline is pressing down on Bearden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bearden is holding on for now.
Bearden trying to control but Kline postures up.
Bearden wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearden looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bearden tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg.
Kline controlling the action here.
Bearden is refusing to be controlled, as Kline sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bearden has his takedown stuffed
and Kline counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Bearden ducks under a wild hook from Kline.
Bearden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bearden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bearden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kline counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kline trying to mount his opponent but Bearden defends it.
Kline passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bearden!
Bearden tries to reverse the position but Kline maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Kline dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bearden shoots and misses
and Kline counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kline stands and throws Bearden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bearden is looking to reverse the position.
Kline is trying to get an arm triangle but Bearden is defending well.
Kline is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bearden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bearden tries to improve position but can't.
Bearden struggling a bit here.
Bearden is letting Kline control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bearden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kline wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bearden, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kline working away.
Bearden is looking for a sweep.
Bearden looks to move to half guard but instead Kline has passed into mount! Damn!
Kline avoids the attempt from Bearden to control.
Bearden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Bearden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kline looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kline has hold of Bearden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bearden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bearden wants to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kline fails to take his opponent's back.
Bearden is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bearden wants to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kline has control of Bearden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bearden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bearden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bearden tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Bearden is trying to escape the mount.
Kline moves to the back.
Bearden tries to escape but Kline has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Kline working for a choke but Bearden is defending well.
Bearden just trying to survive but Kline is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kline wants to control but Bearden is keeping busy.
Kline is persistently looking for the submission but Bearden is defending it well.
Kline is hanging on to Bearden's back as he tries to escape.
Bearden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kline's guard. Nice work there by Bearden.
Bearden wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Kline dominated that second 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.
Kline looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kline fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kline shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bearden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kline's guard.
Bearden stands and steps away. Kline gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bearden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kline counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bearden tries to clinch up.
Bearden moves out of range as Kline strikes.
Bearden doesn't manage to clinch there - Kline circles away.
Bearden slips under a jab from Kline.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bearden shoots and misses
and Kline decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bearden's guard.
Bearden looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
Bearden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bearden throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kline avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kline is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kline pushes down on Bearden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kline seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline is looking for a kimura here.
Bearden is trying to control but can't.
Bearden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kline pulls his head out easily.
Kline uses his free foot to push down on Bearden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bearden.
Bearden has given up his back here. Will Kline look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kline avoiding Bearden 's attempts to control his hands.
Bearden defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kline's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kline is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bearden won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kline off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Kline!
Nick Kline is the new heavyweight champion!
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