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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fujichrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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212 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Fujichrome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hess!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hess is defended easily by Fujichrome.
Matthew Fujichrome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Hess.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hess.
Fujichrome shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fujichrome showed some decent athleticism there.
Fujichrome trying to control the action but Hess is working from the bottom.
Fujichrome is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hess is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fujichrome is stalling here. Hess is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fujichrome seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hess has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hess really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujichrome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fujichrome is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujichrome manages to get back to half guard.
Hess is thwarting Fujichrome's attempts to control the position.
Hess seems to be looking for submissions.
Hess is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fujichrome has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fujichrome looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fujichrome trying to control but Hess postures up.
Fujichrome looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fujichrome has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hess. Oh but Fujichrome has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hess goes limp - he's gone! Fujichrome jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Fujichrome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koo Kuhrimao (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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199 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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koo Kuhrimao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones leaves Kuhrimao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuhrimao misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Kuhrimao walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Kuhrimao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuhrimao connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuhrimao looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kuhrimao fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuhrimao.
Jones tries to bum rush Kuhrimao with a series of wild strikes but Kuhrimao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuhrimao has a takedown stuffed.
Jordan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koo Kuhrimao.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jordan Jones has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination. Kuhrimao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuhrimao loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Kuhrimao has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuhrimao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Kuhrimao looks gassed!
Jones throws a right hand that Kuhrimao ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuhrimao also avoids with ease.
Kuhrimao throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Kuhrimao gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kuhrimao asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuhrimao is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kuhrimao is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kuhrimao.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Kuhrimao blocks the low kick.
Kuhrimao needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Kuhrimao gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Kuhrimao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones kicks Kuhrimao off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones looks to land a combination but Kuhrimao avoids it well.
Kuhrimao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuhrimao off the cage and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Kuhrimao swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuhrimao scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuhrimao looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koo Kuhrimao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuhrimao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Kuhrimao backs away looking to recover.
Jones lands a jab.
Koo Kuhrimao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kuhrimao avoids them all with ease.
Kuhrimao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Kuhrimao doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Kuhrimao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuhrimao.
Jordan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koo Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao is breathing heavily.
Kuhrimao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones scores with a one two! Kuhrimao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones looks to land a combination. Kuhrimao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuhrimao misses the target.
Kuhrimao throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kuhrimao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuhrimao keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuhrimao wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
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!
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kuhrimao sprawls well.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones throws a right hand that Kuhrimao ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuhrimao also avoids with ease.
Kuhrimao throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Kuhrimao's leg but Kuhrimao calmly moves out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuhrimao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a right hand that Kuhrimao ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuhrimao also avoids with ease.
Kuhrimao misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jordan Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuhrimao shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuhrimao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kuhrimao moves out of range.
Kuhrimao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuhrimao throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuhrimao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Kuhrimao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuhrimao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones catches Kuhrimao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuhrimao back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Kuhrimao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuhrimao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Kuhrimao shoots in.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones 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.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Jones's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kuhrimao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuhrimao fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuhrimao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuhrimao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones cracks Kuhrimao with a good jab.
Kuhrimao swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Kuhrimao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Kuhrimao persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Kuhrimao's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuhrimao tries to avoid it.
Kuhrimao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Kuhrimao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuhrimao misses with a double jab.
Kuhrimao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones tests Kuhrimao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuhrimao fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koo Kuhrimao.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuhrimao back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Kuhrimao tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuhrimao has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Kuhrimao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuhrimao is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones misses with the combination.
Kuhrimao shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tests Kuhrimao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuhrimao's calf.
Jones cracks Kuhrimao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuhrimao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuhrimao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuhrimao shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones feints a jab promting Kuhrimao to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuhrimao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kuhrimao avoids them all with ease.
Kuhrimao throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Kuhrimao misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Kuhrimao shrugs it off.
Jones looks to land a combination. Kuhrimao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones cracks Kuhrimao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuhrimao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Jones tenderised Kuhrimao's leg. Kuhrimao is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuhrimao shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuhrimao tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kuhrimao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Theon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pan Theon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Theon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theon wants it to stay on the feet.
Theon throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Theon.
Theon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theon as he jumps to the side.
Theon throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Theon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theon gets a clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Theon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Theon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Theon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Theon doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theon avoids it really well and circles away.
Theon throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Theon is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Theon is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Theon's efforts to push away.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theon smiles and moves away.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theon swivels and escapes.
Theon throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theon's waist but Theon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Theon is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Theon shows good takedown defense.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theon tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Theon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Theon.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Theon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theon throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Theon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Theon looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Theon is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Theon is not content to let Thompson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Theon defending well though.
Thompson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Theon defends it well.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson wants to control but Theon is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but Theon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
Thompson 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.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Theon has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Theon avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Theon avoids nicely.
Theon drops Thompson with a beautiful combination! Thompson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Theon is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tony Thompson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Theon as Thompson shoots in.
Theon pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theon smiles and moves away.
Thompson dives in and grabs Theon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theon pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Theon misses.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Theon misses with a double jab.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theon counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Theon to acknowledge the strikes.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Theon tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Theon.
Pan Theon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Thompson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Theon runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pan Theon!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzie Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Burkshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Burkshire has chosen It's a Fight - Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
206 lbs
18 - 2 - 0 |
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28
220 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krayzie Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Burkshire!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone stuffs the takedown attempt from Burkshire. Burkshire gets slowly back to his feet.
Burkshire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bone throws a hook to the side of Burkshire's head but Burkshire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burkshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bone.
Burkshire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Burkshire does no damage.
Bone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone pulls Burkshire in close to prevent any damage.
Burkshire drops back looking for a leg! Bone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bone manages to kick Burkshire off! Burkshire jumps back into Bone's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkshire stops Bone from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bone holds on and takes a little breather.
Burkshire is looking to work some ground and pound but Bone has wrist control.
Bone seems keen to control Burkshire's posture.
Burkshire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire postures up in Bone's guard and throws a big left but Bone blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burkshire is looking to clinch but Bone is avoiding it.
Burkshire misses with a series of wild punches.
Bone misses with a wild combination.
Burkshire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burkshire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burkshire looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bone is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire controls the position from side control.
Burkshire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bone wants to hold on but Burkshire pushes him away.
Bone is bucking up trying to escape but Burkshire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bone tries to reverse the position but Burkshire maintains control.
Burkshire is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bone shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burkshire thowing shots but they're missing.
Burkshire thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bone is squirming around, avoiding Burkshire's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burkshire raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Burkshire 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.
Burkshire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burkshire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burkshire throws a low kick but Bone avoids it.
Burkshire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burkshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burkshire blocks a jab.
Bone misses with a wild body shot.
Bone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burkshire. That's going to slow Bone down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Burkshire.
Burkshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burkshire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burkshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bone tries to keep at a distance but Burkshire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burkshire manages to break the clinch.
Burkshire darts in and clinches Bone up against the cage.
Bone has had enough of the clinch but Burkshire keeps him there for the moment.
Burkshire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bone up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone drags the fight down to the ground.
Burkshire is pushing down on Bone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bone is fighting to maintain full guard but Burkshire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bone trying to hold on to Burkshire's head to control him but Burkshire postures up.
Bone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burkshire throwing shots but Bone is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Burkshire seems content to control.
Bone trying to hold on to Burkshire's head to control him but Burkshire postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Krayzie Bone.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burkshire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krayzie Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Burkshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burkshire looks to land a left hand but Bone moved out of range nicely.
Burkshire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burkshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Bone circles away.
Burkshire wants to clinch but Bone slips to the side
letting Bone counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burkshire misses with a right hand
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone fails to land with a series of punches.
Bone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burkshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burkshire.
Burkshire is breathing heavily.
A jab from Burkshire finds it's way through Bone's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Krayzie Bone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Burkshire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bone on his heels. He'll look to pass Bone's guard now, I'm sure.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone is trying to control the position but Burkshire postures up.
Bone keeping full guard, as Burkshire tries to pass.
Bone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bone tries to get out of the position.
Burkshire advances to half guard.
Bone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burkshire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burkshire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bone's head.
Burkshire is keen to just control but Bone is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone keeping control of the position.
Burkshire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burkshire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burkshire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bone trying to control here.
Burkshire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bone is just riding it out for now. Burkshire eventually gives up the hold.
Burkshire prevents Bone from improving his position.
Burkshire is looking to take a break and control but Bone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burkshire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burkshire.
Burkshire uses his free foot to push down on Bone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bone.
Burkshire is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Burkshire unloads with some shots from mount but Bone bucks and avoids them well.
Burkshire throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nigel Burkshire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burkshire thowing shots but they're missing.
Burkshire misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burkshire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bone's face.
Bone is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Burkshire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burkshire 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Burkshire!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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