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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keyser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Switch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keyser Soze could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Switch's chin.
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220 lbs
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189 cm
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keyser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Switch!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Switch. Soze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Switch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Switch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soze wants to clinch up but Switch keeps it at a distance.
Soze swinging wildly here.
Soze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Switch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Switch punishes Soze's body with a nice straight punch.
Soze tries to clinch there but Switch circles away.
Switch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soze defends it nicely.
Switch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soze but Soze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Switch.
Soze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Switch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Switch moves into the clinch.
Soze working Switch over with knees to the body.
Switch looks gassed!
Soze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Switch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze lands a damaging elbow.
Switch has Soze pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soze manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Switch goes for a takedown attempt but Soze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soze feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Switch sprawling to the canvas! Switch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Soze finish him?!
Switch is rocked!
Soze instigates a clinch.
Soze with a knee to the head.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Switch can't get the takedown.
Switch is trying to drag Soze to the mat but Soze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soze lands an elbow inside that Switch shrugs off.
Soze stalling.
Switch can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soze takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze lands a nice elbow.
Soze misses with a knee strike.
Soze misses with a knee to the head.
Switch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soze just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soze prevents the takedown attempt.
Soze lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soze obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze slowing the pace effectively.
Soze misses with a knee strike.
Soze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Switch is keeping busy.
Switch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Switch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soze pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keyser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Switch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Switch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soze tries to clinch but Switch moves out of range.
Switch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soze pinned against the cage. Soze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Switch shoots in for a takedown but Soze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Switch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Switch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soze sprawls well. Soze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Switch gets slowly back to his feet.
Switch keeps the fight on the outside.
Switch scores with a jab to the body.
Soze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Switch, pushing him back against the cage.
Switch goes for a takedown attempt but Soze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Switch swats away the attempt to clinch by Soze.
Soze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Switch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soze sprawls well. Soze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Switch gets slowly back to his feet.
Soze misses with a wild body shot.
Soze shoots in but Switch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Switch lands a nice shot that snaps Soze's head back.
Switch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Switch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soze fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Switch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Switch has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keyser Soze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soze rushes Switch and presses him up against the cage.
Soze taking a breather.
Soze scores with a knee to the head.
Switch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soze misses with a knee strike.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Switch is blocking nicely.
Switch tries to break free but Soze pushes him back against the cage.
Soze lands a knee to the body.
Soze lands a nice elbow.
Soze prevents the takedown attempt.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Switch is looking to break free of the clinch but Soze has double underhooks.
Switch wants a takedown.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Switch.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soze tries to land a knee to the head but Switch blocks with his arms.
Switch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soze avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Switch lands an elbow just above Soze 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Switch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soze gets underhooks to prevent Switch's takedown attempt.
Switch goes for a takedown attempt but Soze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soze tries to clinch but Switch moves out of range.
Switch swats away the attempt to clinch by Soze.
Soze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Switch.
Switch misses with a double jab
and Soze counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Soze clinches with his opponent.
Soze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Switch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Switch is trying to drag Soze to the mat but Soze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Switch is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soze looking to throw knees to the head but Switch is blocking nicely.
Switch wants a takedown.
Soze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Switch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soze avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Switch blocks it with crossed arms.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Switch tightens his grip and picks Soze up, before dumping him to the ground. Soze manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Switch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Switch.
Switch prevents Soze from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switch slips nicely into half guard.
Switch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soze sees it coming and defends easily.
Switch passes the guard and advances to mount!
Switch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Switch unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Switch.
Switch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Switch wants to control the pace but Soze is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Switch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Switch fails with a takedown attempt.
Soze tries to clinch but Switch is having none of it.
Keyser Soze is winning the standup battle so far.
Switch blocks a head kick by Soze.
Soze tries to clinch
and Switch moves into the clinch.
Soze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Switch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Soze.
Soze is looking to control Switch's arms but Switch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soze has his back to the cage.
Switch jumps guard but Soze stands there with Switch around his waist. Switch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Switch wants a takedown but no success here.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Switch.
Switch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soze fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soze is looking to clinch but Switch is avoiding it.
Soze moves in looking to clinch but Switch pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Switch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze wants to clinch but Switch slips to the side
and Switch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Soze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Switch on the ground.
Soze is trying to stand up here but Switch is controlling him well.
Soze wants to stand back up but Switch manages to pass into side control.
Switch trying to control the action but Soze is working from the bottom.
Switch advances nicely into full mount.
Soze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soze tries to get out of the position.
Switch lands a big elbow.
Switch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Switch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Soze has worked his arm free - good work by Soze!
Soze parries the strikes from Switch easily there. Switch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soze to escape.
Switch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Switch is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Soze looks calm but he's in trouble here. Switch gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Soze is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Switch lets go of the hold and Soze can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Switch!
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