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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasquale Kasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gatzby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gatzby's choice of entrance music: Gatsby's American Dream - Theatre. 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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270 lbs
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278 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Good low kicks
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasquale Kasserman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Gatzby!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasserman closes the distance and clinches.
Kasserman is looking to break free of the clinch but Gatzby has double underhooks.
Gatzby is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kasserman can't fight it off and eventually Gatzby manages to take the fight to the floor. Kasserman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gatzby wants to control from the top but Kasserman keeps moving.
Gatzby stopping the sweep attempt from Kasserman.
Gatzby throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatzby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasserman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasserman is trying to control the position but Gatzby postures up.
Kasserman wants to stand up but Gatzby is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatzby is looking to stand up but Kasserman won't let him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Kasserman is predictable there
and Gatzby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gatzby wanted to stand there but Kasserman had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gatzby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gatzby tries to stand but Kasserman is controlling from the bottom.
Kasserman keeping full guard, as Gatzby tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby wants to control from the top but Kasserman keeps moving.
James Gatzby has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kasserman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasserman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasserman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gatzby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gatzby looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Kasserman fails to land.
Gatzby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gatzby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasserman keeps the fight on the outside.
Gatzby tries to clinch there but Kasserman circles away.
Kasserman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gatzby counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Kasserman misses
and Gatzby counters by clinching up.
Gatzby pulls guard.
Gatzby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasserman's guard.
Gatzby works over Kasserman with some ground and pound from guard.
Gatzby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gatzby 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.
Gatzby trying to control but Kasserman is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gatzby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Gatzby wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kasserman thows a leg kick but Gatzby checks it
and Gatzby counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasserman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gatzby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kasserman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatzby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gatzby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gatzby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasserman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gatzby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kasserman wants to get back to his feet but Gatzby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasserman 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasserman has a closed guard, preventing Gatzby from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kasserman throws a combination that misses
and Kasserman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pasquale Kasserman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatzby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasserman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gatzby counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kasserman's guard now.
Gatzby tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasserman is retaining full guard.
Gatzby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasserman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gatzby is controlling him.
Gatzby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasserman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gatzby wants to control from the top but Kasserman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Gatzby.
Kasserman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gatzby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pasquale Kasserman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatzby lands a jab to Kasserman's midsection.
Kasserman misses with a combination
and Gatzby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Kasserman is predictable there
and Gatzby counters by clinching up.
Gatzby lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatzby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kasserman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gatzby successfully pulls guard.
Gatzby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gatzby is controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pasquale Kasserman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasserman moves into the clinch successfully.
Kasserman misses with a body punch.
Gatzby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gatzby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kasserman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatzby.
Kasserman misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatzby blocks an uppercut.
Kasserman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasserman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatzby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gatzby takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman lands with a left to the head.
It looks like James Gatzby has been cut.
Kasserman lands with a left to the head.
Gatzby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kasserman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pasquale Kasserman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gatzby.
Still in the clinch, Kasserman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gatzby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasserman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gatzby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasserman walks away with a smile on his face. Gatzby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasserman throws a sloppy head kick
and Gatzby counters with a straight right hand.
Kasserman is looking to slow Gatzby down with leg kicks.
Kasserman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasserman throws a shot to the body.
Kasserman misses with a combination
and Gatzby counters with a big head kick but Kasserman shrugs it off.
Kasserman rushes Gatzby and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby throws an elbow but it misses.
Kasserman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatzby misses with a shot to the body
and Kasserman counters with a three punch combo that has Gatzby backing up. Gatzby nods at Kasserman to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasserman throws a lazy body kick
and Gatzby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatzby.
Gatzby prevents Kasserman from getting back to his feet.
Kasserman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasserman keeping moving, preventing Gatzby from controlling successfully.
James Gatzby has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James Gatzby has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kasserman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gatzby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasserman.
Gatzby tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasserman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gatzby gets tackled into the cage by Kasserman. Kasserman maintains the clinch.
Gatzby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasserman walks away with a smile on his face. Gatzby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasserman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gatzby counters with a head kick. That will keep Kasserman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gatzby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kasserman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gatzby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kasserman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kasserman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gatzby is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatzby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kasserman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gatzby controls his leg.
Gatzby wants to improve his position but Kasserman is controlling well.
Kasserman is trying to control. Gatzby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatzby trying to control from the bottom.
Kasserman wants to pass the guard but Gatzby is defending well.
Gatzby trying to hold on to Kasserman's head to control him but Kasserman postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gatzby is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasserman misses with a body shot
letting Gatzby counter with a right hand.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters with a leg kick.
Kasserman misses with a double jab
and Gatzby counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Gatzby's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gatzby trying to control the action but Kasserman is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Gatzby stalls from top position.
Gatzby decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kasserman to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kasserman is predictable there
and Gatzby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gatzby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kasserman wants to improve his position but Gatzby is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasserman is trying to escape back to his feet but Gatzby uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pasquale Kasserman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Gatzby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gatzby stands up.
Kasserman misses with a leg kick
and Gatzby counters by clinching up.
Gatzby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kasserman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gatzby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasserman misses with an uppercut
and Gatzby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasserman misses the body punch
and Gatzby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasserman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasserman keeping moving, preventing Gatzby from controlling successfully.
Kasserman is wriggling around but Gatzby manages to pass to half guard.
Kasserman is trying to stand back up but Gatzby is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatzby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kasserman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gatzby pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Gatzby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gatzby 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gatzby!
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