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KONFLIKT 86 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Rua!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Knuckles misses.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Knuckles lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Rua scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knuckles lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Knuckles's corner calls for a 1-2. Knuckles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Knuckles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knuckles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles scores with a nice strike.
Knuckles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
Jimmy Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a combination that misses
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rua looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knuckles moves into the clinch.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knuckles pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knuckles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rua can't get the takedown.
Knuckles controlling the action here for a moment.
Knuckles pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Knuckles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knuckles cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knuckles.
A body shot lands from Knuckles.
Knuckles works on Rua's body with a couple of short punches.
Knuckles stops a takedown attempt from Rua.
Knuckles lands a body punch.
Knuckles lands with a short shot to the head.
Knuckles stalling in the clinch.
Rua is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knuckles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Knuckles as the two fighters clinch.
Rua stalling the fight.
Knuckles works on Rua's body with a couple of short punches.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knuckles is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knuckles digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles has Rua pushed against the cage.
A short left from Knuckles.
Knuckles pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knuckles taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Knuckles.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Knuckles.
Rua shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rua was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rua unloads with some shots from mount but Knuckles bucks and avoids them well.
Rua throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua unloads with some shots from mount but Knuckles bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knuckles suckers Rua into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Knuckles is now in Rua's guard!
Knuckles wants to stand but Rua has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knuckles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
and Knuckles counters with a left to the body.
Royce Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Knuckles.
Rua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knuckles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Knuckles lands with a cross.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Rua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rua down.
Rua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knuckles finds it's way round the side to connect with Rua's head.
Rua is rocked!
Knuckles drops Rua with a naaaaasty hook - Rua is in real trouble here! Knuckles dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Knuckles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Kana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syezd Kepe Eses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vit Kana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syezd Kepe Eses!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kepe Eses lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Kepe Eses finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kepe Eses.
Kana is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kana looks to throw the jab but Kepe Eses is out of range.
Kana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kepe Eses throws a nice head kick!
Kana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kepe Eses goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kepe Eses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kepe Eses darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kepe Eses scores with a leg kick.
Kepe Eses scores with a kick to the body.
Kepe Eses scores with the left hand. Kana knows he should have avoided that one.
Kepe Eses scoring well with a low kick there.
Vit Kana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kepe Eses connects with a solid leg kick.
Kepe Eses fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kepe Eses.
Kepe Eses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kepe Eses plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kepe Eses lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kepe Eses cracks the inside of Kana's front leg.
Kepe Eses is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kepe Eses. Kepe Eses obviously looking to wear him down.
Kepe Eses thows a body kick. Kana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kepe Eses lands with a nice body kick.
Kepe Eses plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kepe Eses bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kana's head backwards.
Kana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kepe Eses connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kana! He's out on his feet! Kepe Eses rushes in and drops Kana with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Syezd Kepe Eses!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeroen Heijdens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Jeroen Heijdens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe moves into the clinch successfully.
Calzaghe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Calzaghe lands a right hand.
Heijdens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe tries to stall but Heijdens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heijdens lands a shot to the body.
Heijdens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calzaghe is defending well for now.
Heijdens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heijdens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heijdens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calzaghe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heijdens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calzaghe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Heijdens scores a takedown into full mount!
Calzaghe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Calzaghe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heijdens is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Calzaghe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Calzaghe!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heijdens 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.
Heijdens working a defensive guard here.
Calzaghe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Heijdens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calzaghe trying to control the position from guard on top but Heijdens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heijdens 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.
Heijdens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Calzaghe trying to control but Heijdens is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Calzaghe is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calzaghe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calzaghe throws a series of punches but Heijdens moves out of range.
Calzaghe is looking to clinch but Heijdens is avoiding it.
Calzaghe misses the shot to the body.
Heijdens misses with a straight left.
Calzaghe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Heijdens to counter with a crisp jab.
Calzaghe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heijdens counters with a takedown into side control.
Heijdens tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heijdens trying to control the position but Calzaghe is working away.
Heijdens is really struggling to control Calzaghe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Heijdens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heijdens trying to control the action but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeroen Heijdens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heijdens closes the distance and pushes Calzaghe back into the cage.
Heijdens misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heijdens is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Calzaghe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heijdens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heijdens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calzaghes head.
Heijdens missing with knees to the body.
Heijdens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heijdens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heijdens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Calzaghe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Heijdens up against the cage.
Calzaghe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heijdens looks to land a left hand but Calzaghe moved out of range nicely.
Calzaghe tries for a takedown but Heijdens circles away easily
and Heijdens counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calzaghe.
Heijdens looks to land a combination but Calzaghe avoids it well.
Calzaghe is looking to clinch but Heijdens is avoiding it.
Calzaghe looks to clinch
and Heijdens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Calzaghe!
The referee warns Calzaghe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Heijdens wants to control the pace but Calzaghe is squirming around nicely.
Heijdens with shots to the head and body - Calzaghe looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heijdens unloading with bombs!
Calzaghe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Heijdens.
Heijdens moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Calzaghe has worked his arm free - good work by Calzaghe!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heijdens working the ground and pound.
Heijdens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heijdens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe wants to get back to his feet but Heijdens drags him back down.
Calzaghe is trying to control Heijdens's posture but Heijdens avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heijdens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heijdens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heijdens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calzaghe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heijdens wants to control but Calzaghe is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Calzaghe - just one landing.
Heijdens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heijdens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calzaghe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Heijdens counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeroen Heijdens dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Calzaghe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heijdens counters with a nice uppercut.
Calzaghe throws a sloppy head kick and Heijdens moves out of range easily.
Heijdens misses with a low kick.
Calzaghe blocks a low kick nicely.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination but Heijdens avoids it well.
Calzaghe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heijdens counters by moving into the clinch.
Calzaghe stops a takedown attempt from Heijdens.
Heijdens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calzaghe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heijdens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calzaghe breaks the clinch.
Heijdens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heijdens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Heijdens or perhaps it was just good defense by Calzaghe which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeroen Heijdens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heijdens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Calzaghe was covering up waiting for the punch and Heijdens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heijdens wants to control from the top but Calzaghe keeps moving.
Calzaghe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Heijdens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heijdens throws the kick towards the body but Calzaghe avoids it.
Calzaghe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe Calzaghe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heijdens throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heijdens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calzaghe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calzaghe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Heijdens!
Heijdens is working to get back to half guard.
Calzaghe breaks from Heijdens's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Calzaghe looking to ground and pound but Heijdens is blocking nicely.
Heijdens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Calzaghe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heijdens tries to hold on but Calzaghe pushes him away.
Jeroen Heijdens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heijdens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heijdens wants to control from the top but Calzaghe keeps moving.
Jeroen Heijdens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heijdens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heijdens trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzaghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heijdens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calzaghe is keeping the position for now.
Heijdens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Heijdens trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzaghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heijdens prevents Calzaghe from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeroen Heijdens.
Well Heijdens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeroen Heijdens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paiva comes to the cage accompanied by AC DC: Thuderstruck . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tiger Bear enters the cage!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Paiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Bear!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear keeps the fight on the outside.
Bear cracks the inside of Paiva's front leg.
Paiva looks for a takedown but Bear sprawls well.
Paiva tries to clinch up but Bear circles away and keeps his distance.
Bear scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paiva in his tracks.
Paiva pushes Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
Paiva throws an elbow that misses.
Bear lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paiva.
Paiva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bear fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bear lands a knee to the body.
Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Paiva is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paiva wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paiva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bear lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from Bear.
Bear lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bear working Paiva over with knees to the body.
Bear lands with a light punch inside.
Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bear lands a good knee to the midsection. Paiva won't want to take too many of those.
Bear lands an elbow just above Paiva 's eye.
Bear misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bear - that landed with a thud.
Paiva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bear lands with a right to the head.
Paiva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bear lands an elbow just above Paiva 's eye.
Bear stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bear scores a nice knee to the body.
Paiva goes for a takedown attempt but Bear pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raphael Paiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bear connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Paiva misses.
Paiva clinches but Bear breaks the clinch
and Bear counters with a stiff right hand.
Paiva looks to clinch
and Bear connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bear goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bear lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paiva misses with a takedown
letting Bear counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear connects with a looping right hand.
Paiva needs to keep his hands up - Bear had a free shot at his head there.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bear counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bear rushes Paiva and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bear.
Bear scores with a hook to the body.
Bear scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bear scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Bear.
A short uppercut from Bear.
A right handed body shot lands from Bear.
Bear lands with a light punch inside.
Bear lands an uppercut.
Bear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paiva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bear with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bear lands a nice knee to the body.
Bear lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bear working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paiva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paiva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paiva tries to pull guard but Bear holds him up against the cage and eventually Paiva drops back down to his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Bear.
Bear lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paiva or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bear.
Paiva is working for takedown but Bear is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bear connects with a knee to the head.
Bear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paiva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bear.
A short right from Bear on the inside.
Bear lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Bear as the two fighters clinch.
Bear gets through Paiva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paiva's defenses.
Bear stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Bear.
Bear lands an elbow inside.
Bear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Bear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands a body punch.
Bear lands with a left to the head.
Bear scores with a knee to the head.
Paiva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bear throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bear lands with a left to the head.
Paiva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bear lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paiva.
Bear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bear throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bear is working Paiva over against the cage.
Bear tries to land a knee to the head but Paiva blocks with his arms.
Paiva avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Paiva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bear avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bear as the two fighters clinch.
Bear lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Bear dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bear lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paiva with a poor takedown
and Bear counters with a nice uppercut.
Raphael Paiva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paiva shoots in for a takedown but Bear shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paiva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bear moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bear slips a jab from Paiva.
Bear lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paiva takes a step back to recover.
Paiva tries to clinch but Bear moves away
and Bear cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bear.
Paiva closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bear.
Tiger Bear seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bear working Paiva over with knees to the body.
Bear lands a good knee to the midsection. Paiva won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bear lands a nice knee to the body.
Bear lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paiva.
A shot in the inside from Bear.
Bear lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bear.
Bear lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Bear.
Paiva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bear lands an elbow that stopped Paiva in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Bear.
Nice elbow from Bear.
Bear lands a nice elbow.
Bear landing knees to the head.
Bear with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bear lands a knee to the body.
Paiva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bear fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear pushes Paiva up against the cage in a clinch.
Bear scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bear misses with a knee strike.
Paiva wants the takedown. Bear is fighting it off but Paiva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bear's guard against the cage.
Bear wants to get back to his feet but Paiva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paiva trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bear lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paiva!
Paiva tries to hold on but Bear pushes him away.
Paiva is looking to get to half guard.
Bear wants to control the pace but Paiva is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bear content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paiva gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Paiva.
Paiva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Paiva trying to control but Bear postures up.
Bear missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bear tries to stand but can't do so whilst Paiva controls his leg.
Paiva tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Bear postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Paiva to stand up.
Paiva darts in trying to clinch
and Bear counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paiva thinking.
Bear rushes Paiva and presses him up against the cage.
Bear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands a left hand.
Bear tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paiva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bear smiles and moves away.
Paiva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bear counters with a nice kick to the body.
Paiva darts in trying to clinch
and Bear counters with an inside leg kick.
Paiva looks to clinch
and Bear counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paiva thinking.
Paiva throws a combination that misses
and Bear counters with a straight right hand.
Bear cracks the inside of Paiva's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bear keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paiva.
Bear digs a good body shot into Paiva's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Paiva shoots and misses
and Bear holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bear working Paiva over with knees to the body.
A short right from Bear on the inside.
Bear connects with a knee to the head.
Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paiva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bear lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Bear.
Bear digs a right hand underneath Paiva's ribcage. Paiva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Bear as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bear.
Bear cracks Paiva with a nice body shot.
Bear lands a good knee to the midsection. Paiva won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Bear.
Bear lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paiva backwards.
Paiva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bear fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bear is looking to slow Paiva down with leg kicks.
Bear clinches.
Bear is leaning against Paiva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Bear on the inside.
Bear trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bear gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paiva takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Bear.
Bear landing knees to the body.
Bear lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paiva backwards.
Paiva takes a knee to the side of the body.
A shot in the inside from Bear.
Bear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bear connects with a knee to the head.
Bear lands with a right to the head.
Paiva pulls guard effortlessly.
Paiva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paiva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bear manages to get himself to full guard.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Paiva from controlling successfully.
Bear wants to stand and escape but Paiva is having none of it.
Paiva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paiva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
Bear is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bear can't keep his opponent in guard - Paiva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bear pushes Paiva off and gets back to his feet.
Paiva gets the takedown into side control.
Paiva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paiva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paiva is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paiva throws an elbow but Bear slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Paiva.
Paiva prevents Bear from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bear tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paiva clinches but Bear breaks the clinch
and Bear counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Bear as Paiva shoots in.
Nice body punch from Bear.
Bear turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bear closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paiva shoots in and drives through. Bear sprawls well.
Bear gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bear gets through Paiva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bear lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bear connects with a knee to the head.
Bear lands a shot to the body.
Paiva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bear prevents it.
Raphael Paiva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear lands a knee to the head.
Paiva pushes off an throws an elbow but Bear leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paiva's defenses.
Nice body punch from Bear.
Bear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paiva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paiva lands a nice short elbow.
Paiva is trying to control the action in half guard but Bear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bear manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paiva lands a couple of elbows.
Bear has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paiva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Bear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bear winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Bear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Thurgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Ice-T Fly By as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Thurgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Ross!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thurgood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thurgood's corner calls for a 1-2. Thurgood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ross throws a head kick but Thurgood moves out of range.
Thurgood takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Ricky Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thurgood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ross tries to clinch there but Thurgood circles away.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ross is looking to clinch but Thurgood is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Thurgood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ross slips under a jab.
Ross tries to clinch up.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Thurgood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Thurgood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thurgood tests Ross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thurgood connects with a crisp jab.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ross wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thurgood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thurgood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ross wants to clinch up but Thurgood keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thurgood.
Ross wants to clinch up but Thurgood keeps it at a distance.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thurgood circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross wants to clinch up but Thurgood keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a leg kick
and Thurgood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ross wants to clinch
letting Thurgood counter with a right hand.
Ross clinches but Thurgood breaks the clinch
and Thurgood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ross looks to clinch
and Thurgood counters with a left and a right that stings Ross.
Ross wants to clinch but Thurgood slips to the side
and Thurgood counters with a series of strikes. Ross will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thurgood counters with a nice uppercut.
Thurgood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thurgood lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Ross clinches but Thurgood breaks the clinch
and Thurgood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thurgood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross moves out of range as Thurgood strikes.
Ricky Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ross misses
and Thurgood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ross closes the distance but Thurgood moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ross looks gassed!
Ross tries to clinch up
and Thurgood makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ross really felt that one!
Ross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Thurgood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Danga de danga de dang - Thurgood scores with a four punch combination!
Good standup being displayed there by Thurgood as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thurgood lands a slapping body shot.
Ross tries to clinch up
and Thurgood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Thurgood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thurgood scores with a jab to the body.
Thurgood lands a jab-cross combination.
Ross darts in trying to clinch
letting Thurgood counter with a right hand.
Ross is rocked!
Ross leaves his chin hanging out and Thurgood seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ross crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabe Thurgood!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes to the cage accompanied by Natural Born Killaz-Dr. Dre . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Norris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Holyfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holyfield, as that shot connected.
Holyfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norris is on top in guard.
Holyfield looking for a guillotine here but Norris defends easily.
Holyfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.
Holyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holyfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holyfield looking to control but Norris passes into half guard.
Holyfield with the active half guard here but Norris passes nicely into side control.
Holyfield looks gassed!
Norris wants to control but Holyfield is keeping him busy.
Norris lands a nice forearm strike.
Holyfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norris in side control, throwing shots but Holyfield defends.
Norris cracks Holyfield with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Holyfield gets back to half guard.
Norris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Norris tries to stand and escape but Holyfield is controlling the position.
Norris throwing shots but Holyfield is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris with the ground and pound but Holyfield uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to free his leg and advance position but Holyfield is retaining full guard.
Norrisis looking to pass into half guard but Holyfield pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holyfield is in guard.
Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holyfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Norris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Norris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Norris!
Holyfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Norris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Holyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Holyfield's knee but Holyfield avoids it well.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holyfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield throws a lazy body kick
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holyfield misses with a hook.
Holyfield lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norris will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Norris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Norris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holyfield steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris. That one must have hurt.
Norris throws a series of punches but Holyfield moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyfield's sensitive parts.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Holyfield moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Holyfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norris sprawls well initially but Holyfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holyfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Norris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norris kicks Holyfield off and gets back to his feet.
Holyfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holyfield.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holyfield throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holyfield is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab by Norris.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris lands a head kick. Holyfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris lands with a nice body punch.
Holyfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holyfield thows a leg kick but Norris checks it
and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
Norris works on Holyfield's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Norris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norris digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Norris.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Holyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Norris.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norris lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
Norris is leaning against Holyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
Good body shot from Norris.
Good body shot from Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norris cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Norris dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Norris has Holyfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris tries to work over Holyfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris throws the kick towards the body but Holyfield avoids it.
Holyfield throws a lazy head kick
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holyfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Norris - the referee stops the clock and Holyfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Norris. Holyfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Holyfield misses with a jab to the body
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Holyfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Norris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
David Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holyfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Holyfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Holyfield tries to avoid it.
Norris is looking to slow Holyfield down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Holyfield down.
Jab by Norris.
A jab from Norris finds it's way through Holyfield's defenses.
A big left from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Holyfield drops his hands momentarily and Norris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holyfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Holyfield shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Norris throws a head kick but Holyfield moves out of range.
Norris throws a hook but Holyfield avoids it easily.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
David Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
Holyfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nate Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Holyfield finds it's target.
Holyfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Holyfield.
Holyfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holyfield can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris 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.
Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris counters with a big head kick but Holyfield shrugs it off.
David Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Holyfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holyfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norris looking for a sweep. Not yet Norris, not yet.
Norris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holyfield is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Norris.
Norris wants to control the pace but Holyfield is squirming around nicely.
Holyfield regains half guard.
Holyfield tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Norris clearly takes that round.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holyfield lunges at Norris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norris's hand.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norris as he avoids it easily.
Holyfield fails with the takedown
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Holyfield throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holyfield with a poor takedown
and Norris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
David Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Norris lands a left hand.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Holyfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.
Holyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Norris digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
David Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris lands a left hand.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Norris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Good body shot from Norris.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Norris.
A short left from Norris.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Norris.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Norris lands a body punch.
A short left from Norris.
Holyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Holyfield controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norris works on Holyfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Holyfield.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Norris is leaning against Holyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Norris.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Holyfield tries to stall but Norris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Norris presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris is pressed up against the cage. Holyfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norris down to the mat. Norris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norris scores with a nice head shot.
Holyfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Norris had his way with Nate Holyfield in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Norris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norris walks into a stiff left hand from Holyfield.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Holyfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holyfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holyfield misses with a jab to the body
and Norris counters with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Norris.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holyfield avoids a kick to the body.
Norris walks into a stiff left hand from Holyfield.
Holyfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Norris.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holyfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Holyfield slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Holyfield saw it coming and moves away.
Norris takes a swing at Holyfield's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Holyfield tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Holyfield back against the cage.
Norris is working Holyfield over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Holyfield breaks the clinch.
Norris scores with a punch to the head.
Holyfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holyfield thinking.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyfield's sensitive parts.
Holyfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holyfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris keeps Holyfield at a distance using the push kick.
Norris throws a series of punches but Holyfield moves out of range.
Holyfield loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Holyfield's head.
Holyfield misses with a kick to the body
and Norris counters with a nice body kick.
Norris forces Holyfield back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Norris.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holyfield tries to pull guard but Norris holds him up against the cage and eventually Holyfield drops back down to his feet.
Holyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norris works on Holyfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Holyfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Norris.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Norris.
David Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris is working Holyfield over against the cage.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Norris.
Norris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holyfield's efforts to push away.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
Norris prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but Norris won't allow it.
David Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris is leaning against Holyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Norris lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Norris!
David Norris retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mustasch - Bring Me Everyone. Smith has chosen ''Run This Town'' by Jay-Z feat. Kanye West and Rihanna as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light 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, Raymond Crowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crowe misses the jab.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Crowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Crowe avoids it.
Crowe misses the jab.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith cracks the inside of Crowe's front leg.
Smith feints and then cracks Crowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crowe down.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crowe.
Crowe misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Crowe shrugs it off though.
Crowe is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crowe avoids it really well and circles away.
Crowe blocks a head kick by Smith.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crowe checks it well.
Crowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith is in close to Crowe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crowe's head.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
Crowe has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Crowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Crowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crowe checks a low kick from Smith.
Crowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Darren Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith moves away from the strike by Crowe.
Crowe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crowe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Smith lands but Crowe takes it in his stride.
It looks like Raymond Crowe has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Raymond Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith feints and then cracks Crowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crowe down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith lands a head kick. Crowe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Crowe down.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Crowe!
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Crowe is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a head shot.
Smith working Crowe over with strikes here.
Oh Crowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raymond Crowe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raymond Crowe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darren Smith!
Darren Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
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