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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sui Hing Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Ondahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sui Hing Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sui Hing Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Klas Ondahl!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hing Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ondahl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hing Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ondahl to the ground. Hing Jr is now in Ondahl's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ondahl wriggles free and stands up.
Hing Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Hing Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ondahl is trying to defend but Hing Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ondahl is looking for a sweep. Hing Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hing Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ondahl is looking for a sweep. Hing Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hing Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ondahl is looking to improve his position.
Ondahl is trying to maintain the position but Hing Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Ondahl kicks Hing Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Ondahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ondahl keeps the fight on the outside.
Ondahl shoots in and drives through. Hing Jr sprawls well.
Hing Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ondahl's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl is defending against the submission attempts here by Hing Jr.
Hing Jr trying to control the pace.
Hing Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hing Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hing Jr swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sui Hing Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawn Keebals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Stanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dawn Keebals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Stanko!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keebals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keebals uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stanko has time to react.
It looks like Eddie Stanko has been cut.
Stanko is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanko slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Keebals both land. Nice combination.
Keebals throws a nice looking combination but Stanko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanko tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Keebals to counter with a crisp jab.
Stanko tries to clinch up.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Keebals knocks Stanko out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dawn Keebals!
Dawn Keebals decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalesh Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarred Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarred Rose will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kalesh Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarred Rose!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikov is defended easily by Rose.
Nikov tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily
and Rose counters by moving into the clinch.
Rose gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rose slips a nice elbow through Nikov's hands, connecting with Nikov's forehead.
Rose scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing good reports from Nikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nikov is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him
Rose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nikov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikov tries to kick Rose off but Rose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Rose.
Rose is keen to just control but Nikov is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rose working Nikov over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov wants to get back to his feet.
Rose winds up and cracks Nikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rose stands up out of the half guard.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Nikov moves away and avoids it.
Rose gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nikov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rose working for a triangle but Nikov defends it easily.
Rose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Wolfschanze inform us that Rose has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rose is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kalesh Nikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but Nikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rose wants to control but Nikov is keeping busy.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nikov wants to stand up but Rose manages to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kalesh Nikov.
Nikov clinches.
Nikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalesh Nikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarred Rose will probably get the nod.
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.
Rose shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rose wants to control but Nikov is keeping him busy.
Nikov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikov keeps working.
Nikov wants to get back to his feet but Rose drags him back down.
Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rose working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rose landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose tries to sprawl but Nikov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rose gets back to full guard.
Nikov won't allow Rose to sweep him here.
Rose is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kalesh Nikov.
Rose has managed to clinch.
Rose breaks from the clinch.
Rose gets a double leg takedown into Nikov's guard.
Rose postures up in Nikov's guard and throws a big left but Nikov blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikov wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Rose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rose won't allow Nikov to get back to his feet.
Rose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nikov's guard.
Nikov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rose lands a nice short elbow.
Rose is trying to control. Nikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rose winds up and cracks Nikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose.
Nikov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nikov blocks a body shot from Rose.
Rose throws an elbow that misses.
Rose jumps guard and drags Nikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rose wants to sweep here but Nikov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov is looking to stand up but Rose won't let him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Kalesh Nikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nikov dives in and grabs Rose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes down on Nikov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalesh Nikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rose connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikov momentarily.
Nikov clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikov.
Nikov tries to circle away but Rose has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nikov tries to kick Rose off but Rose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarred Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rose has managed to clinch.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Nikov avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Rose has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nikov regains guard immediately.
Rose stops Nikov from standing up.
Rose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nikov has momentary wrist control but Rose slips an elbow through the middle.
Rose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nikov wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikov wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
Nikov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose pushing down on Nikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rose stands up out of the half guard.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Rose forces Nikov back against the cage and clinches.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikov is defending well for now.
Rose stalling.
Rose misses with some punches.
Nikov managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikov's elbow.
Rose stalls.
Rose has hold of one of Nikov's legs. Nikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Rose gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rose is controlling him.
Nikov keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jarred Rose wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rose instigates a clinch.
Kalesh Nikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is looking to control Nikov's arms but Nikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rose has his back to the cage.
Rose turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rose trying to control the position but Nikov is working away.
Nikov is pushing Rose's head away, looking to escape. Rose manages to hold on to the position though.
Rose lands some shots froms side control.
Rose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Rose crashes against the mat.
Nikov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rose landing shots from mount.
Nikov really wants to buck Rose off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose tries to control but Nikov wriggling away.
Nikov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nikov is trying to stand up.
Rose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jarred Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rose controlling the position easily from mount.
Nikov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rose is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nikov is surviving well by controlling Rose's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarred Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rose 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarred Rose!
A relieved looking Jarred Rose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul McCracken has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul McCracken!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anastasio connects with a leg kick. McCracken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anastasio throws out a leg kick but McCracken moves out of range and Anastasio only half commits.
McCracken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anastasio.
A jab from Anastasio finds it's way through McCracken's defenses.
Anastasio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anastasio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCracken is looking to clinch but Anastasio is avoiding it.
Anastasio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anastasio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCracken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anastasio keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Anastasio. That snapped McCracken's head back.
McCracken is rocked!
Anastasio throws a lazy right hand but McCracken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCracken is still on wobbly legs! Can Anastasio finish him?
McCracken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anastasio lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens McCracken up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Anastasio from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw McCracken's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Anastasio!
Anthony Anastasio opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kos Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrino comes to the cage accompanied by Meiju Suvas - Pure Mua. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sikaniska's choice of entrance music: 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Santeri Sikaniska 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kos Pellegrino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrino throws a head kick that misses
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that hurts Pellegrino! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Sikaniska jumps into full mount!
Pellegrino is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sikaniska get's back to his feet.
Oh Pellegrino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pellegrino seems to have got his legs back now.
Sikaniska wants to clinch.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but Pellegrino moves away
and Pellegrino counters with a head kick that drops Sikaniska to the mat! Sikaniska scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sikaniska has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pellegrino tries a head kick but it misses.
Pellegrino misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino throws a lazy head kick
and Sikaniska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pellegrino misses with a knee to the head.
Sikaniska trying to land knees to the body.
Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kos Pellegrino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sikaniska moves out of range of the body kick from Pellegrino.
Sikaniska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrino manages to avoid it.
Pellegrino throws a body kick that misses.
Pellegrino lands a big head kick that sends Sikaniska tumbling to the mat! Pellegrino takes a step backwards and waves Sikaniska back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sikaniska is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pellegrino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Pellegrino misses
and Sikaniska counters with a left right combination that sends Pellegrino crashing to the mat - Sikaniska wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Pellegrino out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santeri Sikaniska!
Santeri Sikaniska decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Kos Pellegrino spoke after the fight, saying 'I got robbed'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Sherbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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162 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lil Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Sherbo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherbo loads up on a big right hand but Jon slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Jon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jon misses with a takedown
and Sherbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jon throws a big elbow that misses.
Sherbo keeping moving, preventing Jon from controlling successfully.
Jon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sherbo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jon, into his guard.
Sherbo connects with a couple of short punches.
Sherbo trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Jon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbo tries to stand but Jon is controlling from the bottom.
Sherbo throwing strikes from guard but Jon blocks nicely.
Jon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherbo is aware though and is defending well.
Jon working for a triangle but Sherbo defends it easily.
Sherbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jon is keeping the position for now.
Sherbo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sherbo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jon.
Jon seems a little lost for a moment, as Sherbo dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo wants to control but Jon is keeping him busy.
Sherbo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jon is not content to let Sherbo control the position.
Jon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sherbo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jon manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jon trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jon working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Jon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pavel Sherbo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sherbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jon doesn't seem bothered though.
Jon shoots and misses
and Sherbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jon.
Jon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sherbo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sherbo avoids it really well and circles away.
Sherbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo connects with a body shot.
Jon defending well as Sherbo loads up on a big left hand.
Sherbo catches Jon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jon misses with a takedown attempt
and Sherbo counters with a straight right hand.
Pavel Sherbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sherbo defends well and Jon ends up having to push Sherbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherbo wants to stall.
Sherbo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sherbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon dives in and grabs Sherbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sherbo pushes down on Jon's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherbo lands the left hand.
Jon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon fails to land the takedown.
Sherbo leaves Jon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sherbo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jon moves away from the strike by Sherbo.
Sherbo throws the left hand but Jon avoids the punch easily.
Jon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Jon.
Jon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jon swings around for an armbar but Sherbo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jon's guard.
Sherbo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherbo defends it easily.
Sherbo trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbo pushes down on Jon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sherbo wants to take a breather but Jon is having none of it.
Jon trying to control but Sherbo postures up.
Jon tries to roll over but Sherbo keeps him under control.
Sherbo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jon defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo trying to control from half guard but Jon is working away.
Jon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jon is looking to sweep but instead, Sherbo has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jon is trying to get back to full guard.
Sherbo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon regains half guard.
Jon punching from the bottom.
Jon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lil Jon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jon is not content to let Sherbo control the position.
Jon punching from the bottom.
Sherbo is keen to just control but Jon is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pavel Sherbo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Sherbo misses.
Sherbo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jon is defended easily by Sherbo.
Sherbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jon moves away.
Sherbo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sherbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Jon should have avoided that one.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sherbo as he jumps to the side.
Jon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherbo throws a right and a left that Jon avoids nicely.
Jon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sherbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Sherbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sherbo circles away.
Jon fails with the takedown.
Sherbo misses the shot to the body.
Lil Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sherbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Sherbo misses.
Jon shoots in and drives through. Sherbo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sherbo defends it nicely.
Jon fails with the takedown
and Sherbo counters with a one-two to the body.
Jon shoots in for a takedown but Sherbo shows good takedown defense.
Sherbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sherbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Jon's head.
Sherbo throws the left hand but Jon avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sherbo.
Sherbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jon.
Sherbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jon defending well as Sherbo loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Sherbo misses.
Sherbo misses with a looping left.
Jon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sherbo misses with an uppercut. Jon saw that one coming.
Sherbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jon.
Sherbo stuffs the takedown.
Sherbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jon shoots in looking for a takedown. Sherbo tries to sprawl out of it but Jon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sherbo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sherbo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sherbo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lil Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherbo postures up.
Sherbo throwing strikes but missing.
Sherbo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jon keeping moving, preventing Sherbo from controlling successfully.
Sherbo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sherbo trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sherbo won't allow Jon to sweep him here.
Sherbo is looking to stand up but Jon won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pavel Sherbo.
Jon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sherbo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sherbo scores with a jab to the head.
Jon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon misses with a body shot.
Jon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sherbo cracks a nice hook into Jon's ribs.
Sherbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sherbo lands an overhand right.
Jon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sherbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Pavel Sherbo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sherbo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sherbo misses.
Jon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherbo throws a series of punches but Jon avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Sherbo there.
Sherbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jon or perhaps it was just good defense by Sherbo, which made it look bad.
A cross from Sherbo lands.
Sherbo thuds his right hand into Jon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pavel Sherbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sherbo lands with a cross.
Jon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sherbo swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sherbo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sherbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sherbo 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sherbo!
A victorious Pavel Sherbo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Saurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrea Hermias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Saurus!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermias doesn't manage to clinch there - Saurus circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermias is defended easily by Saurus.
Hermias misses with an uppercut.
Hermias has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hermias tries to clinch but Saurus is having none of it.
Hermias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermias connects with a jab.
Hermias wants to clinch up but Saurus keeps it at a distance.
Saurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Hermias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saurus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saurus lands in his opponent's guard.
Saurus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermias controlling Saurus's posture.
Hermias wants to sweep but no luck.
Saurus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saurus landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saurus has managed to get both his arms back between Hermias's legs - danger averted.
Saurus landing with the ground and pound.
Saurus preventing the sweep.
Saurus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saurus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurus thows a huge punch but Hermias dodges it nicely.
Hermias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saurus pulls his head out easily.
Hermias trying to hold on to Saurus's head to control him but Saurus postures up.
Hermias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saurus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saurus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saurus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hermias wants to control but Saurus is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias is looking for a sweep. Saurus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saurus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hermias sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saurus landing some decent shots from guard.
Hermias looking for a guillotine here but Saurus defends easily.
Saurus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saurus is in close to Hermias's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saurus postures up in Hermias's guard and throws a big left but Hermias blocks it.
Hermias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saurus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saurus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saurus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saurus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hermias looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermias, not yet.
Saurus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hermias working for a triangle but Saurus defends it easily.
Hermias working a defensive guard here.
Saurus throwing strikes from guard but Hermias blocks nicely.
Hermias has momentary wrist control but Saurus slips an elbow through the middle.
Saurus throwing strikes but missing.
Saurus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saurus is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Saurus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hermias is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saurus is surviving well by controlling Hermias's body position as best he can.
Saurus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hermias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hermias lands a couple of good shots and Saurus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saurus is trying to shake Hermias off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hermias won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurus fails with a takedown attempt.
Hermias stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Saurus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hermias with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saurus to score with a decent uppercut.
Hermias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saurus as he avoids it easily.
Hermias walks into a jab.
Hermias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saurus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saurus throws a combination. Hermias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice takedown defense from Hermias. No joy for Saurus on that attempt.
Hermias doesn't manage to clinch there - Saurus circles away.
Hermias takes one to the chin there.
Saurus throws a hook but Hermias blocks it.
Saurus stuffs the takedown attempt from Hermias. Hermias gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Hermias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saurus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saurus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermias was well out of range. Poor timing from Saurus.
Hermias shoots for a double leg takedown but Saurus sprawls well. He's pushed Hermias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hermias wants to clinch up but Saurus keeps it at a distance.
Hermias misses with a hook.
Saurus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermias takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saurus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frank Saurus has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias is trying to control but can't.
Saurus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hermias wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saurus throws a strike but Hermias avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saurus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saurus cracks Hermias with a solid left hand.
Hermias is trying to keep Saurus in close.
Saurus throws a big elbow that misses.
Saurus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saurus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hermias's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saurus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saurus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hermias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurus is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias wants to control but Saurus is keeping him busy.
Hermias tries to pass to full mount but Saurus defends it.
Hermias is trying to control. Saurus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saurus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saurus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermias.
Saurus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hermias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrea Hermias.
Saurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Saurus. Beautiful body shot.
Saurus throws a jab when Hermias was well out of range.
Good shot there by Saurus.
Saurus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saurus slips a nice elbow through Hermias's hands, connecting with Hermias's forehead.
Saurus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermias's head.
Hermias trying to hold on to Saurus's head to control him but Saurus postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias moves into full guard.
Saurus looking to pass the guard.
Hermias looking for a guillotine here but Saurus defends easily.
Hermias manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saurus is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hermias working for a guillotine from mount but Saurus is in no mood to give up.
Saurus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Saurus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saurus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hermias is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Saurus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saurus shrugs it off.
Hermias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saurus is looking to escape.
Saurus wants to try and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hermias is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saurus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Saurus squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hermias dominating with strikes here.
Saurus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Saurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hermias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saurus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saurus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saurus avoids a kick to the body.
Hermias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saurus defends it nicely.
Hermias dives in for a single leg takedown but Saurus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hermias has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saurus is trying to keep an underhook but Hermias manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Saurus wants to get back to his feet.
Hermias looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saurus is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hermias passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saurus!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Saurus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hermias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saurus is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hermias looking to secure an arm triangle but Saurus defends it well.
Saurus is in a horrible position here. Hermias smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hermias looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Saurus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Saurus somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saurus tries to avoid it but Hermias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saurus to the ground. Saurus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Hermias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saurus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hermias on his heels. He'll look to pass Hermias's guard now, I'm sure.
Hermias is looking for a triangle but Saurus pushes his legs off easily.
Hermias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermias keeping full guard, as Saurus tries to pass.
Hermias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias is trying to control the position but Saurus postures up.
Hermias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saurus defends well.
Hermias is looking for a triangle but Saurus pushes his legs off easily.
Saurus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saurus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hermias's head.
Hermias has momentary wrist control but Saurus slips an elbow through the middle.
Hermias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saurus lands a couple of elbows.
Hermias is looking for a triangle but Saurus pushes his legs off easily.
Hermias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saurus defends well.
Saurus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saurus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andrea Hermias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saurus throwing strikes but missing.
Saurus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saurus is one step ahead there.
Hermias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermias is looking for a triangle but Saurus pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hermias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saurus lands a couple of elbows.
Hermias has his foot on Saurus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saurus works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Andrea Hermias.
I think Saurus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Saurus!
Andrea Hermias spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm done here peepz. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Voda has chosen Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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193 lbs
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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
18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Voda!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Voda.
Voda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Voda controlling him for the moment.
Voda passes into half guard.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Voda is controlling well.
Dixon gets back to full guard.
Voda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dixon dives on top into guard.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon trying to control but Voda is working from the bottom.
Dixon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voda is keeping the position for now.
Dixon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Voda keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon trying to control but Voda is working from the bottom.
Voda is controlling Dixon's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Voda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dixon wants to sweep here but Voda controlling him for the moment.
Dixon has control of Voda's left arm, preventing Voda from doing any damage.
Dixon wants to stand up but Voda is controlling him.
Voda is in close to Dixon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Voda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Voda looking to control.
Dixon postures up in Voda's guard and throws a big left but Voda blocks it.
Voda 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.
Dixon is working Voda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Voda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dixon content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon landing strikes from the mount.
Dixon with the ground and pound from mount.
Voda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dixon punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voda takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dixon looking to finish with strikes here!
Dixon tries to control but Voda wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voda.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voda.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Voda avoids nicely.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Dixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voda circles away.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon moves into range and clinches up with Voda.
Dixon blocks a body shot from Voda.
Dixon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Voda controls the action.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voda letting Dixon take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Dixon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voda.
Voda misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Voda fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Voda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Voda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon tries to stall but Voda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dixon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voda blocks an uppercut.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon wants to stall.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Voda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voda prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Voda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Voda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dixon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Voda will feel that in the morning.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Voda defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Voda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voda lands with a left to the head.
Voda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike.
Voda can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Voda stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dixon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dixon digs a right hand underneath Voda's ribcage. Voda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dixon looking to slow down the pace here.
Dixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voda backwards.
Dixon lands a left hand.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Dixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voda is trying to push Dixon away but Dixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Voda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Voda.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Voda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dixons head.
Voda prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Voda digs a right hand into Dixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dixon's gas tank.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Voda prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Voda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Dixon tries to clinch
and Voda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dixon's guard.
Voda throws a big elbow that misses.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voda is controlling him.
Voda passes into half guard.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Voda is very close to passing his half guard.
Voda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dixon tries to hold on but Voda postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Voda trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Voda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dixon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dixon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dixon shrugs it off.
Voda looking to control but Dixon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joey Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Voda's attempts to control the action.
Dixon gets back to half guard.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dixon to regain full guard.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Voda from controlling successfully.
Voda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Voda's guard.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Voda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Voda has wrist control.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Voda keeps moving.
Voda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
Dixon postures up in Voda's guard and throws a big left but Voda blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Voda keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon stays in close to Voda's body and controls the position.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Voda is trying to keep Dixon in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon trying to control but Voda is working from the bottom.
Voda pulls Dixon in close to his closed guard and prevents Dixon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Voda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Voda slips a straight right by Dixon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voda scores with a nice head shot.
Jeremy Voda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voda.
Voda swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
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 Joey Dixon.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
An out of breath Joey Dixon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Bruny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Oliver's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman-Metallica. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Bruny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver fails with the takedown
and Bruny counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oliver is not content to let Bruny control the position.
Bruny scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliver to see if he's OK.
Bruny lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oliver down.
Oliver is looking for a sweep.
Bruny trying to control the action but Oliver is working from the bottom.
Bruny goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliver rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bruny's guard! Nice work there by Oliver!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliver is looking to advance position but Bruny has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny lands a big shot there that rocks Oliver but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oliver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bruny controlling from mount.
Bruny lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bruny has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bruny can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliver is looking to escape.
Oliver takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny scoring with strikes but Oliver is staying in there.
Oliver is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bruny wants to control the pace but Oliver is squirming around nicely.
Bruny unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruny lands a couple of good shots and Oliver has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bruny is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oliver. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oliver prevents Bruny from getting a body triangle.
Bruny has good solid back control here.
Bruny throwing damaging strikes from the back! Oliver could be in trouble here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny controlling well, preventing Oliver from escaping the position.
Bruny has Oliver flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bruny scores with strikes from the back.
Can Oliver hold on?! Bruny is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
You can see the frustration on Oliver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bruny lands a shot to the body.
Bruny lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bruny lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bruny.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruny has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Oliver's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bruny is punishing Oliver with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oliver is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bruny off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Oliver is trying to remain composed but Bruny is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oliver tries to break free.
Bruny throwing damaging strikes from the back! Oliver could be in trouble here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliver wants to escape the position.
Bruny scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Oliver is looking for a way out.
Bruny slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny 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.
Oliver has his takedown stuffed
and Bruny counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliver taking a bit of punishment here - Bruny scoring with strikes.
Bruny lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oliver down.
Oliver is looking to reverse the position.
Oliver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oliver is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bruny creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oliver tries to improve position but can't.
Bruny landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver is looking for a sweep.
Oliver taking a bit of punishment here - Bruny scoring with strikes.
Oliver is rocked!
Bruny scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oliver is still in real trouble! Can Bruny finish him?
Oliver taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oliver gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Oliver takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bruny's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Bruny!
Jerome Bruny retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Bruny thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sorrowe (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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Sorrowe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorrowe misses with a series of wild punches.
Fray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sorrowe swivels and escapes.
Sorrowe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sorrowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorrowe misses the target.
No luck for Fray with that takedown attempt.
Sorrowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fray.
Fray shoots for a takedown but Sorrowe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fray moves forwards but Sorrowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Sorrowe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fray doesn't seem phased though.
Sorrowe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fray gets a double leg takedown into Sorrowe's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sorrowe is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorrowe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sorrowe is now in half guard.
Fray tries to roll over but Sorrowe keeps him under control.
Fray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sorrowe 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.
Sorrowe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fray sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe wants to stand up but Fray has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fray tries to get to full guard but Sorrowe has control of the leg.
Sorrowe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fray tries to roll over but Sorrowe keeps him under control.
Sorrowe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fray is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray tries to get to full guard but Sorrowe has control of the leg.
Sorrowe content to control rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sean Sorrowe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fray dives in for a single leg takedown but Sorrowe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fray wants a takedown.
Fray gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fray tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorrowe is retaining full guard.
Fray stops Sorrowe from standing up.
Fray looking to sit in guard and control but Sorrowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe won't allow Fray to sweep him here.
Sorrowe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fray 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Fray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Sorrowe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sorrowe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sorrowe manages to break the clinch.
Sorrowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sorrowe swinging wildly here.
Sorrowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fray moves out of range of the body kick from Sorrowe.
Fray fails with the takedown
and Fray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sorrowe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fray pinned against the cage. Fray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fray has his takedown stuffed
and Sorrowe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorrowe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fray defends well and Sorrowe ends up having to push Fray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sorrowe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fray tries to pull guard but Sorrowe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sorrowe missing with knees to the body.
Sorrowe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sorrowe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sorrowe forces Fray back against the cage and clinches.
Fray wants a takedown.
Fray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sorrowe breaks the clinch.
Fray has managed to clinch.
Sorrowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sorrowe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sorrowe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorrowe is keeping the position for now.
Fray won't allow Sorrowe to sweep him here.
Sorrowe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fray wants to control from the top but Sorrowe keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sorrowe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sorrowe trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sorrowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jonqw Fray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorrowe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sorrowe after a bit of a struggle.
Fray jumps guard.
Sorrowe wants to get up but he can't break Fray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fray trying to control the position.
Fray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorrowe controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sean Sorrowe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick misses from Sorrowe.
Fray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorrowe.
Good exchange - Sorrowe coming out on top.
Sorrowe misses with a looping right.
Sorrowe has closed the distance and engaged Fray in a clinch.
Fray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sorrowe gets through Fray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Sorrowe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sorrowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sorrowe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorrowe breaks from the clinch.
Sorrowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sorrowe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sorrowe misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sorrowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sorrowe did well to prevent Fray getting side control.
Fray thows a huge punch but Sorrowe dodges it nicely.
Sorrowe is trying to stand.
Fray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sorrowe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sorrowe tries to kick Fray off but Fray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fray is trying to control the action in half guard but Sorrowe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jonqw Fray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sorrowe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fray shoots in and gets a takedown into Sorrowe's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray looking to pass the guard.
Sorrowe keeping moving, preventing Fray from controlling successfully.
Fray throws an elbow that misses. Sorrowe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fray's guard. Nice move by Sorrowe!
Sorrowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fray 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sorrowe tries to stand but Fray is controlling from the bottom.
Sean Sorrowe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sorrowe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sorrowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sorrowe has managed to get both his arms back between Fray's legs - danger averted.
Fray looking for subs off his back but Sorrowe has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fray wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe content to control rather than advance.
Fray trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sorrowe manages to pass to mount!
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorrowe looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonqw Fray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sorrowe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Sorrowe!
An out of breath Sean Sorrowe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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