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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Herugrim (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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245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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195 cm
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270 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Emperor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Herugrim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emperor has a takedown stuffed.
Emperor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Herugrim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Emperor keeping moving, preventing Herugrim from controlling successfully.
Herugrim wants to pass the guard but Emperor is keeping the position.
Herugrim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emperor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Herugrim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herugrim wants to pass the guard but Emperor is keeping the position.
Emperor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herugrim trying to control but Emperor is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Herugrim connects with a body shot.
Emperor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Herugrim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Herugrim is working for a submission of some sort.
Emperor lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Herugrim is looking for a kimura but Emperor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herugrim to get the leverage.
Herugrim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herugrim looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herugrim trying to control the action but Emperor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emperor kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Herugrim controlling the action here.
Emperor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emperor is trying to control but can't.
Herugrim stops Emperor from getting back to his feet.
Emperor is in trouble now - Herugrim has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim controlling the pace for now.
Emperor is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Emperor is desperately trying to improve his position but Herugrim has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Herugrim connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Herugrim trying to control but Emperor is having none of it.
Herugrim takes Emperor 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Emperor is in trouble.
Emperor wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim working for a choke but Emperor is defending well.
Herugrim is looking for the choke from the back position but Emperor is controlling his hands well.
Herugrim really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Emperor .
I really don't envy Emperor right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herugrim is not going to allow Emperor to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Emperor 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Herugrim 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.
Herugrim misses with a wild combination.
Herugrim drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herugrim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herugrim trying to control the position from guard on top but Emperor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emperor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emperor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herugrim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herugrim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herugrim tries to free his leg and advance position but Emperor is retaining full guard.
Herugrim pushes down on Emperor 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herugrim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emperor landing rabbit punches to the side of Herugrim's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Herugrim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Emperor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Emperor wants to control but Herugrim is keeping busy.
Herugrim trying to control the pace.
Emperor trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herugrim is keen to just control but Emperor is a slippery customer.
Emperor is looking to control Herugrim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emperor avoid being mounted?
Emperor wants to control but Herugrim passes into side.
Emperor trying to remain calm as Herugrim controls from the top position.
Emperor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Herugrim has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Emperor !
Herugrim wants to control the pace but Emperor is squirming around nicely.
Herugrim looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim has hold of Emperor 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Emperor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Herugrim is breathing heavily.
Emperor tries to hold on but Herugrim postures up.
Herugrim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herugrim unloading with bombs!
Emperor is trying desperately to improve position.
Emperor swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emperor wants to hold on but Herugrim pushes him away.
Herugrim with shots to the head and body - Emperor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Herugrim looking to control but Emperor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emperor tries to hold on but Herugrim pushes him away.
Emperor working to try and regain half guard.
Herugrim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Emperor 's face.
Herugrim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herugrim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emperor is now in Herugrim's guard. A big mistake from Herugrim there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Herugrim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Emperor slips under a jab from Herugrim.
Emperor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herugrim counters with a takedown into side control.
Emperor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Herugrim's best efforts.
Emperor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Herugrim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Herugrim is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Emperor is in real trouble.
Herugrim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Emperor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Herugrim wants to control but Emperor manages to buck him off and is now in Herugrim's guard! Nice work there by Emperor !
Herugrim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herugrim controls Emperor momentarily but Emperor frees himself.
Herugrim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emperor .
Herugrim trying to keep a closed guard but Emperor is proving a slippery customer.
Herugrim trying to strike off his back.
Herugrim keeping moving, preventing Emperor from controlling successfully.
Emperor stopping the sweep attempt from Herugrim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emperor trying to control but Herugrim is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herugrim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emperor 's half guard.
Emperor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Herugrim.
Herugrim wants to pass the guard but Emperor is keeping the position.
Herugrim trying to control but Emperor is working from the bottom.
Herugrim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emperor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herugrim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperor looking for a sweep. Not yet Emperor , not yet.
Emperor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Emperor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herugrim is aware though and is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emperor closes the distance but Herugrim moves to the side
and Herugrim counters with a takedown into side control.
Emperor throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Emperor prevents Herugrim from moving into mount.
Herugrim trying to control the action but Emperor is working from the bottom.
Emperor throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Conan Herugrim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emperor , who protects the arm well.
Emperor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herugrim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emperor prevents Herugrim from moving into mount.
Herugrim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emperor keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emperor misses with a looping left.
Emperor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herugrim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Herugrim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Herugrim 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Herugrim!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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