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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bondye Viktorye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deejay Vendetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktorye comes to the cage accompanied by O papai chego. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vendetta's choice of entrance music: Soilwork - Nerve. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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169 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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166 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bondye Viktorye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deejay Vendetta!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendetta tries to clinch but Viktorye moves out of range.
Vendetta pushes Viktorye up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vendetta.
A nice left hand lands by Vendetta.
Vendetta tries to work over Viktorye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vendetta swings wildly with an uppercut but Viktorye uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Vendetta.
Viktorye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vendetta's elbow.
Vendetta tries a body shot but Viktorye blocks it.
Vendetta misses with some punches.
Viktorye works on Vendetta's body with a couple of short punches.
Viktorye digs a right hand underneath Vendetta's ribcage. Vendetta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viktorye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viktorye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vendetta backwards.
Vendetta tries a body shot but Viktorye blocks it.
Viktorye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vendetta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vendetta prevents a body shot from Viktorye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta lands a left hand.
Vendetta misses with a punch to the body.
Vendetta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vendetta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Viktorye scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vendetta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viktorye prevents a body shot from Vendetta.
Vendetta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vendetta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viktorye lands a body punch.
Viktorye is working for takedown but Vendetta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Viktorye has picked Vendetta up - he's going for a ride! Viktorye dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendetta is trying to stand up here but Viktorye is controlling him well.
Vendetta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viktorye pulls his head out easily.
Viktorye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta is trying to control but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendetta is looking for a sweep. Viktorye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viktorye stops Vendetta from getting back to his feet.
Viktorye uses his free foot to push down on Vendetta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vendetta.
Vendetta is bucking up trying to escape but Viktorye cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Viktorye scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vendetta?
Viktorye trying to control but Vendetta is having none of it.
Vendetta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viktorye looking to control but Vendetta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viktorye landing strikes from the mount and Vendetta is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta taking shots to the head.
Vendetta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Viktorye 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vendetta trying to control the position from guard on top but Viktorye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viktorye trying to control the position here.
Viktorye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vendetta preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viktorye looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bondye Viktorye.
Vendetta throws a series of punches but Viktorye moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viktorye. Vendetta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viktorye misses with a hook.
Vendetta looks for the body kick but Viktorye saw that one coming.
Vendetta tests Viktorye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vendetta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Viktorye scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vendetta tries to close the distance and clinch but Viktorye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viktorye lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendetta thows a body shot but no joy.
Viktorye connects with a jab.
Vendetta throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bondye Viktorye 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Viktorye as he connects with a hook.
Vendetta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vendetta dodges the punch combination from Viktorye.
Vendetta misses the jab.
Vendetta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vendetta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Viktorye.
Viktorye throws a series of punches but Vendetta moves out of range.
Viktorye thuds a left hand into Vendetta's body.
Viktorye connects with a body shot.
Viktorye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Vendetta finds it's target.
Vendetta looks to land a left hand but Viktorye moved out of range nicely.
Deejay Vendetta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viktorye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
A head kick misses from Viktorye.
Vendetta misses with a double jab.
Vendetta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Viktorye to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vendetta is looking to clinch but Viktorye is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Viktorye.
Viktorye scores with a one two! Vendetta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vendetta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Viktorye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viktorye scores with a hook to the body. Vendetta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viktorye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vendetta cracks Viktorye with an open hand slap.
Vendetta misses the shot to the body.
Vendetta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viktorye. Viktorye obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viktorye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vendetta.
Some bone on bone action there as Viktorye checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vendetta takes a swing at Viktorye's ribcage but misses.
Vendetta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viktorye looks for the body kick but Vendetta saw that one coming.
Vendetta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vendetta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vendetta 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.
Viktorye passes Vendetta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vendetta wants to control but Viktorye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viktorye not doing much here.
Vendetta is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Viktorye seems content to control.
Viktorye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vendetta keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Bondye Viktorye wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vendetta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vendetta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vendetta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vendetta connects with the punch.
Bondye Viktorye is winning the standup battle so far.
Viktorye loads up on a big right hand but Vendetta slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viktorye shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vendetta pinned against the cage. Vendetta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viktorye shoots for a double leg takedown but Vendetta sprawls well. He's pushed Viktorye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vendetta throws a head kick that misses.
Vendetta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viktorye throws a right hand that misses
and Vendetta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Viktorye is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vendetta on the wrong end of a kick 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!
A head kick misses from Viktorye.
A combination from Vendetta does no damage.
Vendetta scores with the left hand. Viktorye knows he should have avoided that one.
Vendetta misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vendetta misses with a hook.
Vendetta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vendetta closes the distance and clinches.
Viktorye blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bondye Viktorye dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vendetta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vendetta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vendetta swings wildly with an uppercut but Viktorye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viktorye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vendetta.
Viktorye avoiding damage as Vendetta throws knees to the body.
Viktorye lands an uppercut.
Vendetta tries to throw a body punch but Viktorye avoids it by throwing Vendetta back against the cage.
Vendetta misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendetta throws a punch but it's blocked by Viktorye.
Viktorye is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vendetta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viktorye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Vendetta fails to land.
Vendetta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viktorye is trying to break the clinch but Vendetta has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorye is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vendetta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Vendetta.
Vendetta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendetta throws a punch but it's blocked by Viktorye.
Vendetta stops a takedown attempt from Viktorye.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bondye Viktorye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viktorye lands a right hand.
Viktorye has a couple of punches blocked by Vendetta.
Vendetta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vendetta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendetta trying to land knees to the body.
Vendetta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendetta can't find room to land a body shot as Viktorye controls the action.
Vendetta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viktoryes head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendetta.
A short left from Vendetta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorye backwards.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Viktorye.
Viktorye blocks an uppercut.
Viktorye takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viktorye looking for a takedown.
Deejay Vendetta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vendetta stops a takedown attempt from Viktorye.
Vendetta tries to work over Viktorye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viktorye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vendetta trying to stall but Viktorye improves his position.
Viktorye gets through Vendetta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vendetta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendetta tries a body shot but Viktorye blocks it.
Vendetta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Viktorye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Viktorye.
Viktorye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viktorye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vendetta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viktorye blocks it with crossed arms.
Viktorye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vendetta has a couple of punches blocked by Viktorye.
Viktorye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deejay Vendetta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktorye lands a nice uppercut.
Vendetta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viktorye.
Viktorye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viktorye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viktorye looking for a takedown.
Vendetta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vendetta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bondye Viktorye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta takes a swing at Viktorye's ribcage but misses.
Vendetta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vendetta moves out of range of the body kick.
Vendetta throws a hook to the side of Viktorye's head but Viktorye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viktorye closes the distance and clinches up with Vendetta, looking for a takedown. Viktorye pushes Vendetta against the cage but Vendetta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vendetta!
Vendetta just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Vendetta throws a lazy head kick
and Viktorye counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Viktorye.
Vendetta 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.
Vendetta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vendetta wants to stand up but Viktorye is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viktorye is stalling in the full guard.
Vendetta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deejay Vendetta.
I think Viktorye 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bondye Viktorye!
An intense looking Bondye Viktorye took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It's my time. I'm with a new manager, training with a new gym and I'm feeling better than ever. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunnigham comes to the cage accompanied by Jeremy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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162 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Cunnigham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman misses with a two punch combination.
Cartman throws a push kick but Cunnigham slaps the foot to one side.
Cartman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cunnigham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cunnigham drives through with a takedown into Cartman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cunnigham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cartman's head.
Cartman wants to get back to his feet but Cunnigham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cunnigham advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Cunnigham.
Cunnigham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cunnigham lands a nice short elbow.
Cunnigham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cunnigham prevents Cartman from standing back up.
Cunnigham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cartman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cunnigham.
Cunnigham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cunnigham is controlling the pace.
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.
Cunnigham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cunnigham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cunnigham passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cartman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cunnigham cracks Cartman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Cartman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cunnigham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cartman is rocked!
Cunnigham postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cartman bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cunnigham and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cunnigham!
Jeremy Cunnigham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Khasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Biggie Smalls - Victory. The crowd seem to be enjoying Khasm's choice of entrance music: Kickstart My Heart. 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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260 lbs
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270 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Khasm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasm dives in and grabs Potter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes down on Khasm's head and hops out.
Potter throws a series of strikes that have Khasm backpedaling.
It looks like Kevin Khasm has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Khasm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kevin Khasm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Khasm misses its intended target.
Khasm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Potter was covering up waiting for the punch and Khasm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Potter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khasm manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khasm has his foot on Potter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potter works his way back into a safe position though.
Khasm working for submissions but it's allowed Potter to get to half guard.
Khasm looking for submissions off his back.
Potter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Potter is trying to control the action in half guard but Khasm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter trying to control the pace.
Khasm has a hand on Potter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Potter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Khasm gets back to half guard.
Khasm is pressing down on Potter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Potter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Potter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khasm is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Potter dives into side control.
Khasm is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasm prevents Potter from improving position.
Potter is working hard here to advance position.
Potter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Khasm to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khasm struggling a bit here.
Khasm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khasm struggling a bit here.
Potter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasm can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khasm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Potter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khasm lands strikes from half guard.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Khasm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Potter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khasm.
Potter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khasm.
Khasm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khasm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Khasm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khasm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Potter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khasm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
Khasm throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Potter to regain full guard.
Potter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Khasm goes for a takedown attempt but Potter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Potter swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter throws a body punch but Khasm moves out of range.
Potter misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gray Potter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Khasm's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Potter throws a body punch but Khasm moves out of range.
Khasm shoots in and bounces Potter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Potter keeping full guard, as Khasm tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khasm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kevin Khasm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khasm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khasm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khasm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khasm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khasm throwing strikes but missing.
Khasm works over Potter with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khasm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter pushes Khasm off and scrambles back to his feet.
Potter tries to sprawl but Khasm drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Potter gets back to full guard.
Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khasm postures up in Potter's guard and throws a big left but Potter blocks it.
Khasm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khasm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khasm throws an elbow that misses. Potter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khasm's guard. Nice move by Potter!
Potter is pushing down on Khasm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khasm is fighting to maintain full guard but Potter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khasm tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Potter has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Khasm is in a horrible position here. Potter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khasm is trying to escape the mount.
Potter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Potter with the ground and pound from mount.
Potter landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up Kevin Khasm's cut even more.
Khasm wants to hold on but Potter pushes him away.
Khasm gets back to half guard.
Potter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Potter there.
Kevin Khasm's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Khasm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gray Potter!
Gray Potter took some time post fight to say the following; 'Fuck all you motherfuckers suck my cawk'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Lauzon 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Lauzon cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Lauzon throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baker defending well as Lauzon loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lauzon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lauzon scores with a nice head shot.
Lauzon throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker throws a right hand that Lauzon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lauzon also avoids with ease.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Lauzon scores with a nice right hand.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzon throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
David Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzon lands a body shot.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Lauzon saw that one coming.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
Lauzon scores with a jab to the head.
Lauzon misses with a straight left.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut.
Baker lands with a hook. Lauzon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joe Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baker.
Lauzon takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Lauzon coming out on top.
Lauzon ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lauzon thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lauzon throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzon was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker moves away from the strike by Lauzon.
Lauzon connects with a body shot.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Lauzon's shoulder, as Lauzon tries to avoid the shot.
Lauzon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lauzon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Lauzon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lauzon throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker slips under a jab.
Lauzon jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Lauzon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzon thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker connects with a crisp jab.
Lauzon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
Lauzon looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Baker throws a hook but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.
Lauzon misses with a straight right.
Lauzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
A left lands for Baker.
Lauzon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzon manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Baker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lauzon misses with a looping left.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Lauzon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands a nice hook to Lauzon's body. Lauzon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauzon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lauzon throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Lauzon thows a body shot but no joy.
Baker takes a swing at Lauzon's ribcage but misses.
Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Lauzon.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
Lauzon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzon throws out the jab.
Lauzon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Lauzon. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lauzon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lauzon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Lauzon misses.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lauzon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Lauzon's head.
Baker tests Lauzon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lauzon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Lauzon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Lauzon moved out of range nicely.
Baker walks into a jab.
Lauzon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lauzon cracks Baker with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Jab, jab by Lauzon - just one landing.
Baker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lauzon throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lauzon does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lauzon.
Lauzon misses with a two punch combination.
Lauzon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lauzon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
Lauzon moves forwards but Baker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baker moves away from the strike by Lauzon.
Lauzon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lauzon throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Baker misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baker.
Lauzon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lauzon is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker slips a jab from Lauzon.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lauzon with a jab.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lauzon tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lauzon seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon misses with a hook.
A big right from Baker misses.
Lauzon blocks a jab.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzon.
Baker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
David Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Lauzon cracks Baker with a good jab.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauzon misses with a straight right.
Lauzon defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
Lauzon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Lauzon throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon lands a body shot.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker wants to stand up but Lauzon is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lauzon!
A nice elbow there by Baker.
Lauzon regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lauzon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lauzon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker working to try and regain half guard.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
Lauzon content just to control the position here.
Baker is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker tries to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
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 David Baker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lauzon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.
Lauzon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lauzon throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Lauzon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Lauzon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lauzon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Baker lands a jab to the head.
Lauzon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lauzon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut.
Lauzon lands a body shot.
Lauzon scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Lauzon.
Lauzon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lauzon punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
Lauzon swinging wildly here.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Lauzon loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Lauzon.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Lauzon throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baker wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lauzon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Lauzon throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Lauzon ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker looks to land a combination. Lauzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Lauzon ducks down to avoid it.
Baker slips under a jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzon.
Lauzon lands with a nice body punch.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lauzon connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Lauzon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
David Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lauzon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Baker.
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzon.
Baker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lauzon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker misses with a straight right.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Lauzon does it's job there.
Lauzon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lauzon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker misses with a hook.
Lauzon throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Baker.
Lauzon lands the left hand.
Baker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Baker misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker takes one to the chin there.
Baker takes a swing at Lauzon's ribcage but misses.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Lauzon's head but Lauzon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lauzon misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauzon slips under a jab.
A big right from Lauzon misses.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lauzon.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Lauzon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lauzon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Lauzon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bearinstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Tancev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Bearinstein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nemanja Tancev's chin.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Bearinstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Tancev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tancev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bearinstein.
Bearinstein leaves Tancev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bearinstein throws a body punch but Tancev moves out of range.
Tancev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tancev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tancev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tancev lunges at Bearinstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bearinstein's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tancev.
Nice takedown defense from Bearinstein. No joy for Tancev on that attempt.
Paul Bearinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Tancev.
Tancev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bearinstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tancev slips under a jab from Bearinstein.
Tancev ducks under a wild hook from Bearinstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearinstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Tancev.
Tancev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tancev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bearinstein.
Good exchange - Tancev coming out on top.
Bearinstein misses with a body shot.
Nemanja Tancev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tancev. Bearinstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tancev throws a lazy uppercut
and Bearinstein counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Nemanja Tancev has been cut.
Bearinstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bearinstein connects with a body shot that sends Tancev's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tancev shoots in for a takedown but Bearinstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Bearinstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tancev doesn't seem phased though.
Tancev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tancev looks to land a left hand but Bearinstein moved out of range nicely.
Tancev slips under a jab from Bearinstein.
Bearinstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tancev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tancev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bearinstein can pounce on him.
Tancev looks gassed!
Bearinstein throws a hook to the side of Tancev's head but Tancev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tancev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bearinstein counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Tancev goes down! Will Tancev beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Tancev is rocked!
Tancev switches off momentarily and Bearinstein cracks him with a monster right hand! Tancev topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bearinstein dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bearinstein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Bearinstein!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Paul Bearinstein waved his t-shirt featuring Next Level Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time is Tickin away. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Belkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindstroem slips a straight right by Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lindstroem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindstroem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belkofer's head.
Lindstroem lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Belkofer misses.
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belkofer throws a leg kick which misses Lindstroem's front leg but catches the back leg as Lindstroem tries to avoid it.
Belkofer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Lindstroem moves away
and Lindstroem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindstroem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lindstroem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belkofer's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lindstroem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belkofer sees it coming and defends easily.
Lindstroem trying to mount his opponent but Belkofer defends it.
Lindstroem is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem is looking for a kimura here.
Belkofer is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Belkofer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lindstroem is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem trying to control from half guard but Belkofer is working away.
Lindstroem stalling away here and it's allowed Belkofer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lindstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Belkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belkofer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lindstroem throws a strike but Belkofer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lindstroem working a defensive guard but Belkofer manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem looking for a sweep but Belkofer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Belkofer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Belkofer prevents Lindstroem from getting the reversal.
Belkofer throwing strikes here but Lindstroem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lindstroem wants to hold on but Belkofer pushes him away.
Belkofer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lindstroem is now in Belkofer's guard. A big mistake from Belkofer there, giving up the dominant position!
Belkofer looking to control.
Lindstroem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lindstroem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belkofer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer stalling away here and it's allowed Lindstroem to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Belkofer is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindstroem has wrist control.
Belkofer trying to control but Lindstroem is working from the bottom.
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!
Belkofer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindstroem is retaining full guard.
Lindstroem has his feet on Belkofer's thighs here. He's pushed Belkofer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Belkofer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soeren Lindstroem!
Post fight, Soeren Lindstroem stared into the camera and said 'I am back, I am back, man !!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snow Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teijo Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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27
299 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snow Crash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teijo Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan throws the left hand but Crash avoids the punch easily.
Tarzan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarzan misses with a straight left.
Crash scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarzan should have avoided that one.
It looks like Teijo Tarzan has been cut.
Tarzan throws a series of punches but Crash avoids them all with ease.
Crash explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crash scores with a takedown into Tarzan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crash throws a big right hand that misses.
Crash stops Tarzan from standing up.
Crash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarzan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crash is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crash throws a big elbow that misses.
Crash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tarzan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crash is controlling him.
Tarzan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash chips away with some ground and pound.
Crash loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crash loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarzan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Crash ducks under a wild hook from Tarzan.
Crash looks to land a combination. Tarzan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarzan throws an off balance right hand
and Crash counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tarzan thinking.
Tarzan cracks Crash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarzan.
Tarzan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tarzan throws the left hand but Crash avoids the punch easily.
Tarzan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarzan misses with a wild body shot.
Tarzan throws the left hand but Crash avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash lands with a good body shot.
Tarzan looks gassed!
Crash connects with an inside leg kick.
Crash drops Tarzan with a left and a right! Oh, Tarzan is hurt - Crash dives into side control looking to finish!
Tarzan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crash scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tarzan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Crash can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snow Crash!
Snow Crash is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Snow Crash thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Warren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God's gonna cut you down by Jonny Cash. Aiden ORielly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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32
164 lbs
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32
163 lbs
25 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden ORielly!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren moves in looking to clinch but ORielly pushes him off.
ORielly loads up on a big right hand but Warren slips the punch.
Warren instigates a clinch.
ORielly lands a body shot.
Warren lands a right hand that snaps the head of ORielly backwards.
Warren is pressed up against the cage. ORielly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warren down to the mat. Warren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ORielly misses with a leg kick
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ORielly moves away.
ORielly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Warren's hands.
ORielly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ORielly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ORielly throws a head kick that misses.
Warren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ORielly throws out the jab.
ORielly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from ORielly misses.
ORielly cracks Warren with a good jab.
Warren tries for a takedown but ORielly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warren throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warren.
ORielly cracks Warren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Warren throws a leg kick which misses ORielly's front leg but catches the back leg as ORielly tries to avoid it.
Warren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warren needs to keep his hands up - ORielly had a free shot at his head there.
ORielly circles away from the clinch attempt.
ORielly throws a chopping leg kick but Warren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from ORielly.
Warren lands a nice shot to the body.
ORielly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warren.
Warren misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ORielly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
ORielly looks to land a right hand but Warren moved out of range.
Warren gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on ORielly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ORielly tries to improve position but can't.
Warren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear ORielly down.
ORielly is trying to escape the position but Warren is controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Warren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren in the domination position with ORielly hanging on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ORielly struggling a bit here.
ORielly is looking to reverse the position.
Warren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear ORielly down.
You can see the frustration on ORielly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warren trying to control the position but ORielly is working away.
Warren tries for a kimura but ORielly is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
ORielly is trying to control the action in half guard but Warren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
ORielly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Warren kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
ORielly drops an elbow to the side of Warren's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ORielly stands and steps away. Warren gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ORielly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden ORielly 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.
Warren punishes ORielly's body with a nice straight punch.
Warren gets a takedown into half guard.
Warren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Warren there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
ORielly is trying desperately to improve position.
Warren working the ground and pound effectively.
Warren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns ORielly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
ORielly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warren avoids the attempt from ORielly to control.
Warren unloading with bombs!
Warren raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but ORielly manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Warren trying to control the action but ORielly is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ORielly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
ORielly is looking to improve his position.
ORielly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ORielly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warren.
ORielly trying to get back to full guard but Warren takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
ORielly wants to hold on but Warren pushes him away.
Warren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ORielly is looking to escape.
ORielly tries to lock up and control but Warren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly is desperately trying to improve his position but Warren has a good base and remains in mount.
ORielly is squirming around, avoiding Warren's attempts to control the action.
Warren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Warren landing shots from mount.
ORielly is desperately trying to improve his position but Warren has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren with shots to the head and body - ORielly looks very uncomfortable down there.
ORielly is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Warren dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
ORielly cracks Warren with an open hand slap.
ORielly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ORielly.
Warren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ORielly moves away.
Warren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ORielly avoids it really well and circles away.
ORielly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warren tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
ORielly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
ORielly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warren is out of range and ORielly settles back down.
ORielly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Warren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warren connects with a leg kick. ORielly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aiden ORielly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
ORielly slaps away a takedown attempt from Warren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but ORielly is out of range.
Warren is looking to wear down ORielly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
ORielly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Warren is rocked!
ORielly closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Warren out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiden ORielly!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aiden ORielly waved his t-shirt featuring Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Key might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to EYELID - REGENERATE. Rand is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Last Dragon. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
170 lbs
12 - 2 - 1 |
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33
182 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Rand!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rand lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Don Key has been cut.
Key misses the shot to the body.
Key connects with a solid leg kick.
Rand has managed to clinch.
Rand misses with some punches.
Rand looking to slow down the pace here.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Key wants to break free but Rand has control.
Rand blocks a body shot from Key.
Key tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Key misses with a punch on the inside.
Rand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Key.
Rand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rand looking to throw knees to the head but Key is blocking nicely.
Rand avoids the elbow strike from Key, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key lands with a light punch inside.
Key goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rand holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Key is leaning against Rand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rand can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rand throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
Stalling in the clinch from Rand.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rand.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rand prevents a body shot from Key.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Key on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Rand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Key.
Rand avoids the elbow strike from Key, against the cage.
Key misses with a body punch.
Rand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rand.
Key misses with an elbow over the top.
Rand blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Key.
Rand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Key lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rand working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rand fails to land.
Key misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Key tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand scores with a shot to the side of Key's head.
Rand misses with some punches.
Rand blocks a body shot from Key.
Key misses with the head strike.
Key takes an elbow to the temple.
Key throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Key blocks the elbow strike.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
Key with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Key blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Key.
A head punch on the inside from Rand fails to land.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rand throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rand stalling in the clinch.
Key lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key being controlled against the cage.
Rand tries to land a knee to the head but Key blocks with his arms.
A short right from Rand on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Key as the two fighters clinch.
Rand prevents a body shot from Key.
Rand lands a body shot.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rand avoids it.
Key tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Key's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Key's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Key wants to clinch up but Rand keeps it at a distance.
Rand wants to clinch.
That kick from Key tenderised Rand's leg. Rand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rand has managed to clinch.
Key misses with a body punch.
Rand has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Key throws a head punch that misses.
Key misses with some punches.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Key working aggressively here.
Key gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rand is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rand misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rand.
Key tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Rand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rand.
Rand lands a hook that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Key landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key misses with an elbow over the top.
Key throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Key throws a leg kick but Rand moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand doesn't manage to clinch there - Key circles away.
Key connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Key.
Key misses with a body shot.
Rand 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.
Key misses with a kick to the body.
Rand doesn't manage to clinch there - Key circles away.
Key throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rand throws a head kick that misses
and Key counters with a thumping low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Key.
Key throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Key. Rand shrugs it off though.
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Rand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Key lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Key avoids the elbow strike from Rand, against the cage.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Rand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Rand has him pressed against the cage.
Rand blocking some punches.
Key lands an elbow inside.
Key lands a shot to the body.
Key tries a body shot but Rand blocks it.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
Key creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rand's defenses.
Key lands a body punch.
Key can't find room to land a body shot as Rand controls the action.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key digs a right hand into Rand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rand's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Key just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rand's brow.
Rand throws a head punch that misses.
Rand pushes Key back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rand lands with a short shot to the head.
Key putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rand blocks an elbow strike.
Rand has Key pressed against the cage, preventing Key from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rand managing to block the knees to the body from Key.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Rand controls his hands.
Key blocks a body shot from Rand.
Key stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Key's cut.
That's time! Key's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Key throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Key.
Rand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Key throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Key. That's going to slow Rand down.
Key pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rand is out of range and Key settles back down.
Key scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Don Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rand's calf.
Rand takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rand avoids a kick to the body.
Daniel Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Key gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Key.
Rand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Key on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key tries to circle away but Rand has him pinned against the cage.
Key tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Key.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key connects with a single shot there.
Key lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Key tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Key, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Key.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key is looking to slow Rand down with leg kicks.
Rand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Key missing with a left hand there. Rand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Key scores with a spinning back kick!
Rand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
Key lands a nice shot that snaps Rand's head back.
Key connects with a right hand. Rand shakes it off.
Rand is rocked!
Key avoids the head kick by Rand.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Key finish him?
A head kick by Key - that's a beauty! Rand is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Key can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Don Key!
Don Key retains his welterweight title!
Don Key made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Durham's choice of entrance music: Chipmunk ft Chris Brown - Champion. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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144 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Herzog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Durham!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham misses with a straight right.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Durham counters with a straight right hand.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Durham circles away easily
and Herzog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herzog misses with an uppercut. Durham saw that one coming.
Herzog moves out of range as Durham strikes.
Herzog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herzog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Herzog misses with a takedown
and Durham counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog wants to clinch.
Herzog misses with a takedown
and Durham counters with a straight right hand.
Herzog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durham misses with a straight left.
Herzog misses with a straight right.
Herzog fails with the takedown
and Durham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durham misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herzog throws out the jab.
Durham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Durham as Herzog shoots in.
A slow jab from Durham misses its intended target.
Durham moves out of range of the strikes.
Durham jabs Herzog right on the nose. Herzog blinks but takes it well.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Durham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durham throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Durham does no damage.
Durham lands a nice shot that snaps Herzog's head back.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Durham to counter with a crisp jab.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Durham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Herzog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Herzog with that takedown attempt.
Herzog is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durham misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Durham circles away easily
enabling Durham to counter with a crisp jab.
Durham tests Herzog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durham connects with a body shot.
Durham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durham throws a shot from downtown. Herzog moves away and avoids it.
Herzog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Herzog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Durham throws a hook to the side of Herzog's head but Herzog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durham defending well as Herzog loads up on a big left hand.
Durham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herzog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herzog was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durham counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durham tries to avoid it but Herzog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durham to the ground. Durham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herzog blocks a jab.
Herzog dodges the punch combination from Durham.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durham!
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
Herzog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durham looks to score with a jab to the body but Herzog is just out of range.
Herzog slips a straight right by Durham.
Herzog has his takedown stuffed
and Durham counters with a nice body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Herzog. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
Durham connects with the punch.
Viktor Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durham misses with a looping right.
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durham defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durham's waist but Durham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herzog off to one side.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durham counters with a stiff right hand.
Durham throws a jab but it's blocked by Herzog.
Durham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durham lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Durham is looking for a sweep.
Durham dodges the ground and pound from Herzog.
Herzog is looking to take a break and control but Durham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham 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.
Herzog clinches.
Durham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herzog's elbow.
Durham cracks Herzog with a nice body shot.
Durham breaks from the clinch.
Durham looks to land a right hand but Herzog moved out of range.
Herzog moves in looking to clinch but Durham pushes him off.
Herzog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herzog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durham. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Durham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durham lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
Durham tries to sprawl but Herzog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
Herzog 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.
Durham is trying to control but can't.
Durham is looking to improve his position.
Durham wants to control but Herzog is keeping busy.
Durham controlling the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ground and pound from Herzog.
Durham is looking to control Herzog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durham avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herzog thows a huge punch but Durham dodges it nicely.
Durham is trying is best to control the position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durham is looking to improve his position.
Durham is controlling Herzog's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Herzog is trying to control the action in half guard but Durham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Durham gets full guard.
Durham controlling Herzog's posture.
Herzog preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Viktor Herzog wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herzog has his takedown stuffed
and Durham counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Durham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Durham tries to hold on but Herzog pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Herzog looking to control but Durham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham tries to lock up and control but Herzog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herzog controlling from the full mount.
Herzog with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog has control of Durham's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Durham regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Durham looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Herzog 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Herzog cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Durham hang on?
Herzog lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Durham is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Viktor Herzog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herzog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durham is fending him off so far but Herzog persists. Nope, Durham circles away and we're back to standing.
Herzog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durham clobbers Herzog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durham throws a body punch but Herzog moves out of range.
Durham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt - Durham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Herzog has his takedown stuffed
and Durham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Durham misses with a left hand
enabling Herzog to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Herzog.
Durham looks to throw the jab but Herzog is out of range.
Mike Durham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herzog at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Herzog misses with a takedown
enabling Durham to counter with a crisp jab.
Herzog fails with the takedown.
Durham throws a jab when Herzog was well out of range.
Durham cracks Herzog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt
and Durham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herzog dives in and grabs Durham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durham pushes down on Herzog's head and hops out.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Durham circles away easily
and Durham counters with a right hand to the body.
Durham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herzog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durham.
Durham clobbers Herzog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durham thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham sizes up Herzog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mike Durham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herzog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Durham misses.
Durham scores with the left hand. Herzog knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durham. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Durham counters with a three punch combo that has Herzog backing up. Herzog nods at Durham to acknowledge the strikes.
Herzog is rocked!
Durham cracks Herzog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Herzog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Durham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durham scores with a hook to the body. Herzog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt
and Durham counters with a nice uppercut.
Durham thows a body shot but no joy.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt
and Durham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durham digs a good hook to Herzog's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Durham misses.
Durham cracks Herzog with an open hand slap.
Durham lands a nice hook to Herzog's body. Herzog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Herzog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Herzog clinches.
Herzog wants to take the fight to the mat but Durham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Durham wants the takedown. Herzog is fighting it off but Durham persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Herzog's guard against the cage.
Durham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herzog looking to control.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Herzog is retaining full guard.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Herzog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herzog's head.
Herzog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durham defends it easily.
Durham throws a big elbow that misses.
Herzog seems to have got his legs back now.
Durham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Herzog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Durham passes Herzog's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Durham wants to take a breather but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Herzog wants to get back to full guard.
Durham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Herzog actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herzog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Durham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Durham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Herzog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herzog has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herzog.
Durham scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Durham finds it's target.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt
and Durham counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Durham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herzog shoots in for a double leg but Durham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog shoots for a double leg takedown but Durham sprawls well. He's pushed Herzog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Durham circles away easily
and Herzog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham thuds his right hand into Herzog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herzog shoots in for a double leg but Durham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herzog.
Durham throws a right and a left that Herzog avoids nicely.
Herzog moves out of range as Durham strikes.
Durham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Durham counters with a right hand to the body.
Herzog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durham sizes up Herzog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Herzog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durham misses with an uppercut.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durham sprawls well. Durham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herzog gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham throws a shot from downtown. Herzog moves away and avoids it.
Durham just misses with a punch to the body.
Durham catches Herzog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Herzog slips a straight right by Durham.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Durham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durham swinging wildly here.
Durham looks to land a right hand but Herzog moved out of range.
Herzog misses with a takedown
and Durham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt.
Durham connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham lands with a nice body punch.
Herzog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durham misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Herzog needs to keep his hands up - Durham had a free shot at his head there.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
Durham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herzog shoots in for a double leg but Durham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herzog fails with the takedown
and Durham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Herzog thinking.
Durham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Herzog. Herzog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durham was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
Herzog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Durham misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham looks to land a left hand but Herzog moved out of range nicely.
Durham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herzog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Durham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durham lunges at Herzog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Herzog's hand.
Herzog slips under a jab from Durham.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from Durham.
Durham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Herzog misses with a hook to the body
and Durham counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog slips a straight right by Durham.
Herzog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herzog.
Durham clobbers Herzog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Durham as Herzog shoots in.
Herzog defending well as Durham loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Durham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Durham. Beautiful body shot.
Herzog with a poor takedown
letting Durham counter with a right hand.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herzog shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herzog showed some decent athleticism there.
Herzog seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Durham is holding on to half guard well.
Herzog is thwarting Durham's attempts to control the position.
Durham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Durham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herzog manages to get himself to full guard.
Herzog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Durham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Durham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Herzog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Herzog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durham has managed to get both his arms back between Herzog's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass.
Herzog wants to sweep here but Durham controlling him for the moment.
Durham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog has his foot on Durham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durham works his way back into a safe position though.
Durham looking to pass the guard.
Herzog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Durham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durham stands up over Herzog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Durham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Durham forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Durham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herzog defending well though.
Herzog is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herzog wants to control but Durham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Durham lands a nice short elbow.
Durham thows a huge punch but Herzog dodges it nicely.
Durham is keen to just control but Herzog is a slippery customer.
Herzog is pressing down on Durham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Durham wants to pass the guard but Herzog is keeping the position.
Herzog controls Durham momentarily but Durham frees himself.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Herzog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham throws a big elbow that misses.
Mike Durham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durham wants to control from the top but Herzog keeps moving.
Herzog has his feet on Durham's thighs here. He's pushed Durham off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Durham screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Herzog!
Viktor Herzog retains his bantamweight title!
Viktor Herzog made sure to mention his sponsor, - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - in his post fight interview.
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