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NYFE: Genesis Fight Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Del Monte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovacs comes into the arena with All Along the watchtower - Jimmy Hendrix blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Del Monte!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Monte tries to clinch up but Kovacs circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovacs dodges the punch combination from Del Monte.
Del Monte gets caught flat footed, as Kovacs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kovacs postures up in Del Monte's guard and throws a big left but Del Monte blocks it.
Del Monte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Monte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kovacs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Del Monte is on top in guard.
Del Monte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kovacs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Del Monte's guard.
Kovacs stands and steps away. Del Monte gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Del Monte wants to clinch.
Kovacs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Del Monte sprawls well initially but Kovacs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kovacs is looking for a kimura but Del Monte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovacs to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte is looking for a sweep. Kovacs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Monte trying to control here.
Kovacs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Monte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kovacs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Del Monte looking for submissions off his back.
Del Monte is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kovacs jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kovacs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kovacs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kovacs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Del Monte, who protects the arm well.
Kovacs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kovacs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Del Monte tries to buck Kovacs off but Kovacs is having none of it.
Kovacs trying to control the position but Del Monte is working away.
Del Monte is trying to improve his position.
Kovacs trying to control the position but Del Monte is working away.
Kovacs is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Del Monte looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kovacs gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Del Monte is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kovacs lets go of the hold and Del Monte can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter Kovacs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shockhaven (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Shockhaven!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Shockhaven throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shockhaven throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shockhaven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shockhaven.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Shawn Shockhaven has been cut.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Shockhaven avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Shockhaven breaks from the clinch.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shockhaven counters with a head kick.
Shockhaven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shockhaven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shockhaven.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shockhaven is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Shockhaven is controlling him.
Shockhaven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lunges at Shockhaven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shockhaven's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a combination
and Shockhaven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Shockhaven won't allow it.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Shockhaven controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shockhaven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shockhaven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Shockhaven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shockhaven's guard.
Shockhaven wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Shockhaven pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shockhaven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shockhaven's head.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Shockhaven wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Shockhaven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Shockhaven!
Shockhaven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Shockhaven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shockhaven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Shockhaven has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shawn Shockhaven.
Shockhaven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
so Shockhaven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shockhaven 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.
Shockhaven wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shockhaven controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Shockhaven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson scores with a jab. Shockhaven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Shockhaven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shockhaven has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shockhaven breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Shockhaven does no damage.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shockhaven fails with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Shockhaven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Shockhaven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Shockhaven has mounted him!
Shockhaven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shockhaven controlling from mount.
Shockhaven putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven controlling the pace for now.
Shockhaven with a couple of short strikes.
Shockhaven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shockhaven has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shockhaven.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Shockhaven maintains control.
Shockhaven misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shockhaven controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
BOOM! Shockhaven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Shawn Shockhaven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shockhaven lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shockhaven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Shockhaven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shockhaven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries to work over Shockhaven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shockhaven wants a takedown but no success here.
Shockhaven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Shockhaven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shockhaven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Shockhaven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shockhaven will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shockhaven controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shockhaven controlling the action here for a moment.
Shockhaven has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Shockhaven gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockhaven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shockhaven wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson 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.
Shockhaven's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Shockhaven controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steve Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shockhaven stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Shockhaven controlling from the top position.
Shockhaven stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Shockhaven misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shockhaven counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Shockhaven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shockhaven has passed into side control.
Shockhaven is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shockhaven working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shockhaven working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Shockhaven controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Shockhaven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shockhaven 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Shockhaven!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - It's Amazing. PJ Duke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Hammersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, PJ Duke!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammersmith backs up against the cage.
Duke is looking to clinch but Hammersmith is avoiding it.
Hammersmith keeps Duke at a distance using the push kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hammersmith.
A head kick misses from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammersmith in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke tries to get to full guard but Hammersmith has control of the leg.
Duke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammersmith is working away from the top position though.
Duke is looking to get back to full guard here but Hammersmith has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hammersmith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Duke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Duke defend it? Hammersmith steps over the head and cranks it - Duke is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hammersmith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vaughn Hammersmith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Jerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Jerman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Jerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Kane!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jerman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerman throwing strikes here but Kane is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kane blocking the ground and pound.
Jerman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kane is trying to stand up.
Jerman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jerman tries to control but Kane wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerman throwing strikes here but Kane is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kane squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jerman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jerman controlling his opponent.
Kane is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jerman cracks Kane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kane avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jerman.
Kane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jerman.
Jerman throwing strikes but Kane bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Jerman stops Kane from standing up.
Kane keeping full guard, as Jerman tries to pass.
Jerman throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerman trying to control the position.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jerman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jerman being controlled here, momentarily.
Jerman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kane is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Jerman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kane throws a one two combo.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane drops Jerman with a left and a right! Oh, Jerman is hurt - Kane dives into side control looking to finish!
Jerman is rocked!
Jerman gets back to half guard.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jerman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott Jerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jerman moves into the clinch.
Jerman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jerman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kane just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Jerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kane wants to break free but Jerman has control.
Jerman manages to break the clinch.
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kane blocks the leg kick.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kane throws a right and a left that Jerman avoids nicely.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
Kane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kane scores with a one two! Jerman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jerman throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.
Good exchange - Kane coming out on top.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kane tries to bum rush Jerman with a series of wild strikes but Jerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane blocks a head kick by Jerman.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danga de danga de dang - Kane scores with a four punch combination!
Kane throws a series of punches but Jerman avoids them all with ease.
Jerman forces Kane back against the cage and clinches.
Kane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane lands a jab.
Jerman tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Kane scores with a four punch combination!
Kane tries to bum rush Jerman with a series of wild strikes but Jerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jerman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jerman somewhat.
Kane lands with a hook. Jerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kane!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kane's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kane duly obliges.
Jerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kane pinned against the cage. Kane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jerman tries to land a front kick but Kane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jerman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kane tries to bum rush Jerman with a series of wild strikes but Jerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Jerman with that takedown attempt.
Jerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Kane throws a one two combo.
Kane lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Kane misses
and Jerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kane won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerman wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Jerman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kane is defending well.
Kane is not content to let Jerman control the position.
Jerman tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jerman is controlling him well.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ground and pound from Jerman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jerman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kane pushes Jerman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jerman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Julius Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane throws a one two combo.
Jerman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kane.
Jerman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Jerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kane.
Jerman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kane.
Jerman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kane.
Kane throws a head kick but Jerman moves out of range.
Jerman shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense.
Kane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
Jerman tries to clinch up.
Kane lands a lovely overhand right.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jerman circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jerman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Julius Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jerman throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kane 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Harven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes into the arena with You can't hide, You can't run blaring out of the sound system. Robbie Harven is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Harven!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harven's half guard.
Bravo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harven pushes Bravo off looking to stand but Bravo dives back in and keeps control.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Harven is defending well.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
Bravo prevents Harven from standing back up.
Harven manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Harven with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo stops Harven from standing up.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harven is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bravo is looking to advance position but Harven won't allow it.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Harven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harven pushes Bravo off looking to stand but Bravo dives back in and keeps control.
Bravo controlling the pace.
Harven looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harven is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harven with a poor takedown
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harven looks gassed!
Bravo trying to control the pace.
Bravo is keen to just control but Harven is a slippery customer.
Bravo controlling the pace.
Bravo prevents Harven from standing back up.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harven manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Harven shoots and misses
and Bravo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harven!
Joshua Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Harven.
Bravo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harven has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bravo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Harven taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Bravo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Boggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Boggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boggs regains half guard.
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Boggs could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Boggs is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Hildalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Sass 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Hildalgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Sass!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hildalgo misses with a hook.
Sass stalks Hildalgo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hildalgo's face. Hildalgo staggers backwards, shaken.
Hildalgo throws a lazy right hand but Sass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Hildalgo misses.
Sass throws a series of strikes that have Hildalgo backpedaling.
Hildalgo misses the jab.
Sass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Sass.
Sass's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sass duly obliges.
Hildalgo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hildalgo misses with a looping right.
Javier Hildalgo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sass misses with a wild combination.
Sass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sass lands a jab.
Hildalgo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hildalgo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sass tries for a takedown but Hildalgo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big left from Hildalgo misses.
Sass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sass connects with a jab.
Hildalgo is rocked!
Sass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sass is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sass lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hildalgo can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Sass and Hildalgo drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Sass.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Sass!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC DeMoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMoney comes to the cage accompanied by Still D.R.E.. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JC DeMoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raul Ewing!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewing moves out of range of the body kick.
Ewing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeMoney, pushing him back against the cage.
Ewing manages to break the clinch.
DeMoney is looking to score with low kicks.
DeMoney throws a push kick but Ewing slaps the foot to one side.
DeMoney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeMoney tries to score with a low kick but Ewing moves his leg out of the way.
DeMoney throws a sloppy head kick and Ewing moves out of range easily.
DeMoney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ewing throws a series of punches but DeMoney moves out of range.
DeMoney misses the shot to the body.
DeMoney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeMoney throws a head kick but Ewing moves out of range.
Ewing dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeMoney. That did some damage!
DeMoney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ewing throws a front kick that sends DeMoney stumbling back into the cage.
DeMoney is breathing heavily.
Ewing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ewing throws a head kick that misses.
DeMoney misses with the body kick
and Ewing counters with a nice low kick that buckles DeMoney's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by DeMoney misses
and Ewing counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ewing.
Ewing throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ewing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeMoney wants to break free but Ewing has control.
Ewing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeMoney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ewing tries a body shot but DeMoney blocks it.
Ewing looking for a takedown.
JC DeMoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Ewing.
Ewing goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeMoney prevents it.
DeMoney avoiding damage as Ewing throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing prevents the takedown attempt.
Ewing landing knees to the body.
Ewing has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed DeMoney clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
DeMoney trying to get back to his feet but Ewing is in full control for now.
Ewing lands a shot to the body.
Will Ewing go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Ewing.
Ewing missing with strikes from the back.
Will Ewing go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
DeMoney trying to get back to his feet but Ewing is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ewing throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Will Ewing go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ewing might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeMoney kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
DeMoney is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Ewing dominated that round.
That's time! DeMoney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick by DeMoney misses
and Ewing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ewing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeMoney moves away.
JC DeMoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by DeMoney misses
and Ewing counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ewing.
Ewing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeMoney.
Ewing is trying to drag DeMoney to the mat but DeMoney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ewing wants a takedown.
DeMoney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeMoney working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing is trying to drag DeMoney to the mat but DeMoney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
JC DeMoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Ewing.
Ewing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
JC DeMoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeMoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ewing was well out of range. Poor timing from DeMoney.
DeMoney throws a series of punches but Ewing avoids them all with ease.
DeMoney throws an overhand right that lands on Ewing's shoulder, as Ewing tries to avoid the shot.
Ewing moves into range and clinches up with DeMoney.
DeMoney stops a takedown attempt from Ewing.
Ewing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ewing prevents DeMoney from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ewing prevents DeMoney from breaking the clinch.
DeMoney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ewing.
Ewing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeMoney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeMoney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Raul Ewing has been cut.
Ewing is breathing heavily.
Ewing shoots in and drives through. DeMoney sprawls well.
DeMoney sends Ewing crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! DeMoney is motioning to the referee to let Ewing up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A big left from DeMoney misses.
JC DeMoney is winning the standup battle so far.
DeMoney throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ewing stumbling backwards into the cage! Ewing bounces back off the cage towards DeMoney, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! DeMoney lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! DeMoney celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). JC DeMoney!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Ellsworth Jr (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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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Ellsworth Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a body punch but Ellsworth Jr moves out of range.
Ellsworth Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Ellsworth Jr's shoulder, as Ellsworth Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ellsworth Jr is looking for a sweep.
Nelson working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ellsworth Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Ellsworth Jr.
Ellsworth Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson tries to bench press Ellsworth Jr off him but Ellsworth Jr keeps the position.
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.
The ground and pound from Ellsworth Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ellsworth Jr is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson is being controlled here.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ellsworth Jr is trying to control but can't.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ellsworth Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson is taking a breather. Ellsworth Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ellsworth Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nelson.
Nelson controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellsworth Jr tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nelson easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson 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.
Ellsworth Jr avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Ellsworth Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ellsworth Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellsworth Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ellsworth Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Nelson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ellsworth Jr keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellsworth Jr, not yet.
Ellsworth Jr controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Ellsworth Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Ellsworth Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ellsworth Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Ellsworth Jr looking to control.
Nelson stays in close to Ellsworth Jr's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ellsworth Jr for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gunnar Nelson.
Nelson throws a jab when Ellsworth Jr was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nelson checks a low kick from Ellsworth Jr.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Ellsworth Jr on that attempt.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Ellsworth Jr.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ellsworth Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Ellsworth Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gunnar Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Ellsworth Jr moves away and avoids it.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Ellsworth Jr, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes Ellsworth Jr against the cage but Ellsworth Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ellsworth Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson throws the left hand but Ellsworth Jr avoids the punch easily.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ellsworth Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Ellsworth Jr moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ellsworth Jr's half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Ellsworth Jr is keeping him busy.
Ellsworth Jr trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ellsworth Jr wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ellsworth Jr trying to control here.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nelson is thwarting Ellsworth Jr's attempts to control the position.
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ellsworth Jr is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson not doing much here.
Ellsworth Jr is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ellsworth Jr avoid being mounted?
Samuel Ellsworth Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nelson!
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RATING
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