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KONFLIKT 98 All That Remains PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between marcos martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nun Al Runihura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nun Al Runihura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, marcos martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nun Al Runihura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
martini jabs at Al Runihura's body.
Al Runihura pushes martini up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Runihura lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Al Runihura as the two fighters clinch.
Al Runihura tries to throw a body punch but martini avoids it by throwing Al Runihura back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with martini's elbow.
martini connects with a knee to the head.
martini landing knees to the body.
martini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Al Runihura gets through martini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
martini misses with a hook from the clinch.
martini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Al Runihura.
martini has a couple of punches blocked by Al Runihura.
martini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Runihura misses with a punch to the body.
martini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Runihura's elbow.
Al Runihura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down martini.
martini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Runihura backwards.
Al Runihura tries a body shot but martini blocks it.
martini looking to stall.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Runihura avoiding damage as martini throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Runihura throws a punch but it's blocked by martini.
Al Runihura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
martini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Runihura avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
martini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Al Runihura lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Runihura pushes martini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Runihura blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Al Runihura.
martini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
martini lands a nice elbow.
martini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Runihura lands a hook that snaps the head of martini backwards.
Al Runihura avoids a wild elbow strike from martini.
martini tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Runihura avoids the damage to the body.
Al Runihura lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura blocks the elbow strike.
martini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Runihura avoids it.
Al Runihura throws a punch but it's blocked by martini.
Al Runihura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Runihura tries to work over martini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
martini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Runihura scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Runihura lands a nice uppercut.
Al Runihura lands a body punch in the clinch.
martini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Runihura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
martini is breathing heavily.
martini lands with a left to the head.
martini looking to slow down the pace here.
Al Runihura avoiding damage as martini throws knees to the body.
martini blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by martini.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Runihura.
martini blocking some punches.
martini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Runihura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt martini or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Runihura.
martini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Runihura is working martini over against the cage.
martini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Runihura tries to work over martini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Runihura cracks martini with a nice body shot.
Al Runihura can't get the takedown.
Al Runihura blocks a body shot from martini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Runihura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Runihura misses with a body punch.
martini stalling.
Al Runihura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Runihura digs a right hand into martini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on martini's gas tank.
Al Runihura works on martini's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Al Runihura.
martini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Runihura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with martini's elbow.
Al Runihura pushes martini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
martini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
martini is looking to control Al Runihura's arms but Al Runihura gets an underhook and turns him. Now martini has his back to the cage.
Al Runihura lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Al Runihura on the inside.
martini is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Runihura.
martini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Runihura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Runihura pushes martini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Runihura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Runihura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down martini.
Al Runihura presses martini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Runihura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura digs a right hand underneath martini's ribcage. martini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al Runihura presses martini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Runihura.
Al Runihura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Al Runihura scores with a nice short uppercut.
martini pushes off an throws an elbow but Al Runihura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura lands a body shot.
Al Runihura lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Runihura.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Runihura.
Al Runihura pushes martini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
martini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Al Runihura.
Al Runihura lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Runihura lands a shot to the body.
Al Runihura works on martini's body with a couple of short punches.
Al Runihura lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nun Al Runihura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Al Runihura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
martini is rocked!
Al Runihura keeps martini at a distance using the push kick.
Oh martini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Runihura connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt martini! He's out on his feet! Al Runihura rushes in and drops martini with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nun Al Runihura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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240 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Ironside!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Ironside.
A lazy left from Ironside finds it's target.
Machado misses the jab.
Ironside lands a left and a right that send Machado crashing to the mat, dazed. Ironside thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Rigan Machado has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Ironside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironside throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironside throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Ironside thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Ironside throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ironside tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado working away.
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ironside is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machado goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ironside rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machado 's guard! Nice work there by Ironside!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside thows a big elbow that misses.
Ironside stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ironside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ironside trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ironside trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ironside throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Ironside throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironside misses with a body shot.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ironside misses with a head kick.
Ironside misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironside tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado slips a straight right by Ironside.
Ironside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado .
Ironside fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Ironside loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Ironside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado slips a straight right by Ironside.
Ironside throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado .
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado digs a good body shot into Ironside's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado . Ironside does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjorn Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironside shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ironside rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ironside loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironside thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ironside misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a shoot takedown. Ironside fights it but they end up in guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Ironside keeps moving.
Machado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ironside dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironside makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ironside dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rigan Machado 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjorn Ironside seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironside.
Bjorn Ironside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironside swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado staying out of range there.
Ironside gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ironside throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ironside is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado trying to control but Ironside is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Ironside.
Ironside is trying to keep Machado in close.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ironside sneaks back into half guard.
Ironside wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Ironside gets back to full guard.
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.
Machado won't allow Ironside to sweep him here.
Ironside is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machado wants to control from the top but Ironside keeps moving.
Ironside is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ironside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado staying out of range there.
Ironside wants to slow Machado down by chopping away at his legs.
Ironside tests Machado 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ironside looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Ironside scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironside with a hook.
Ironside bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironside jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ironside throws a leg kick which misses Machado 's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
Ironside throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Ironside is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironside.
Ironside throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Ironside avoids the body shot from Machado .
Ironside jabs at Machado 's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironside takes a swing at Machado 's ribcage but misses.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Ironside.
Ironside throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ironside fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironside misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a series of strikes. Ironside will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Ironside.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ironside showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rigan Machado 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ironside looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ironside swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Ironside throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado is looking to wear down Ironside with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ironside moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Ironside.
Ironside misses with a wild body shot.
Ironside looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado connects with a right hand. Ironside shakes it off.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Ironside misses its intended target.
Ironside gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ironside is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machado , into his guard.
Ironside has gone for a leg lock! Machado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ironside's guard.
Machado passes into half guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but Ironside defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado moves nicely into side control.
Ironside is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ironside manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Machado wants to control but Ironside is keeping busy.
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Ironside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Ironside is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rigan Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironside is thwarting Machado 's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ironside lands a nice short elbow.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Ironside wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well.
Ironside throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Ironside is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machado has escaped and now he's on top!
Ironside takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ironside looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Ironside.
I've got Ironside 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ironside!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Harwinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Harwinger!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harwinger looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Nice combo by Harwinger! Oh, that's hurt him - Rua falls to the canvas and Harwinger follows him into side control.
It looks like Royce Rua has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua tries to bench press Harwinger off him but Harwinger keeps the position.
Harwinger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Harwinger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rua rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harwinger's guard! Nice work there by Rua!
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harwinger is trying to keep Rua in close.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but Harwinger has wrist control.
Harwinger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rua!
Rua taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwinger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harwinger looking to ground and pound but Rua is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is trying to escape the mount.
Rua is in a horrible position here. Harwinger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Harwinger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harwinger thowing shots but they're missing.
Rua is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harwinger controlling from the full mount.
Rua is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Harwinger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rua can't escape the position.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Harwinger's attempts to control the action.
Rua can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harwinger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Harwinger's attempts to control the action.
Harwinger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harwinger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harwinger looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harwinger scoring with strikes but Rua is staying in there.
Harwinger tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Rua regains half guard.
Rua regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harwinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harwinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harwinger wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Harwinger wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua keeping full guard, as Harwinger tries to pass.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Harwinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Rua's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good exchange - Harwinger coming out on top.
Harwinger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harwinger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua takes a swing at Harwinger's ribcage but misses.
Harwinger forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harwinger lands an elbow inside.
Harwinger lands a damaging elbow.
Harwinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua is rocked!
Harwinger lands an elbow inside that Rua shrugs off.
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rua wants a takedown.
Rua seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Harwinger.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harwinger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harwinger throws an elbow but it misses.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harwinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Harwinger.
Harwinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harwinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Harwinger pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua blocks an elbow strike from Harwinger.
A nice left hand lands by Harwinger.
Rua wants a takedown but no success here.
Harwinger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harwinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua lands with a nice combination. Harwinger backs away looking to recover.
Harwinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Harwinger is just out of range.
Harwinger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rua looks to land a combination but Harwinger avoids it well.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harwinger manages to avoid it.
Harwinger stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harwinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Royce Rua's cut is getting worse.
Harwinger darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rua's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Harwinger before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Harwinger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Kana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aden Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane has chosen Fasten Your Seatbelts - Pendulum as his entrance music. The key to victory for Vit Kana has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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22
275 lbs
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276 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
8 - 4 - 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aden Kane!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kana.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Kana moved out of range.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
Nice defenses there by Kana.
Kane throws a right and a left that Kana avoids nicely.
Kane scores with a hook to the body. Kana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kana checks it well.
Kana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Kane slips under a jab from Kana.
Kana missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane scores with a jab. Kana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kana looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Kane scores with a sloppy right hand. Kana should have avoided that one.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kana rushes Kane with punches - Kane moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kane goes down! Kana follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vit Kana!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henning Wehland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wehland has chosen Pirates as his entrance music. 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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280 lbs
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268 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henning Wehland!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wehland tries for a takedown but Conway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wehland takes a swing at Conway's ribcage but misses.
Conway looks to land a combination but Wehland avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Conway. No joy for Wehland on that attempt.
Conway misses with a two punch combination.
James Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wehland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Henning Wehland has been cut.
Conway looks to land a right hand but Wehland moved out of range.
Conway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conway looks to score with a jab to the body but Wehland is just out of range.
Conway looks to land a combination but Wehland avoids it well.
Conway misses the shot to the body.
Wehland scores with a jab. Conway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like James Conway has been cut.
Conway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wehland was well out of range. Poor timing from Conway.
Wehland slips a jab and a cross from Conway.
Wehland shoots in and bounces Conway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wehland postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Conway is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wehland, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway throwing strikes but missing.
Wehland is looking for a triangle but Conway pushes his legs off easily.
Conway trying to control the position from guard on top but Wehland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wehland trying to keep a closed guard but Conway is proving a slippery customer.
Conway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conway stopping the sweep attempt from Wehland.
That's two 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.
Conway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wehland on the ground.
Conway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wehland wants to sweep here but Conway controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wehland moves into the clinch.
Wehland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conway prevents it.
James Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henning Wehland.
Wehland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Conway can't break the clinch.
Wehland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Conway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wehland decides to pull guard.
Conway decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wehland, up you get!
James Conway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wehland.
Wehland looks gassed!
Conway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wehland was well out of range. Poor timing from Conway.
Conway misses with a looping right.
Wehland dodges the punch combination from Conway.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wehland.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wehland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wehland counters with a single leg into guard. Conway didn't expect that.
Conway is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wehland lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wehland wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.
Conway is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Conway will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wehland moves away.
Wehland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conway's waist but Conway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wehland off to one side.
Conway scores with a shot to the body.
Conway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conway misses with a body shot.
Conway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conway swings for the body but Wehland moves out of range.
Conway misses with a two punch combination.
Conway is looking to wear down Wehland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conway misses with a few strikes there.
Wehland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conway.
Wehland is breathing heavily.
Conway misses with a straight left.
Wehland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conway swivels and escapes.
Wehland avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Conway does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wehland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wehland somewhat.
James Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henning Wehland.
Conway looks to score with a jab to the body but Wehland is just out of range.
James Conway is winning the standup battle so far.
Conway looks to score with a jab to the body but Wehland is just out of range.
James Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wehland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wehland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conway scores with a shot to the body.
Conway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wehland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conway.
Conway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conway throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wehland.
Wehland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conway.
Wehland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conway.
Conway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wehland avoids the body shot from Conway.
Wehland dodges the punch combination from Conway.
Wehland with a poor takedown
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wehland wants to clinch up but Conway keeps it at a distance.
Wehland slips a jab from Conway.
Conway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wehland lands a jab to the head.
Conway throws a series of punches but Wehland avoids them all with ease.
Wehland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conway pinned against the cage. Conway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wehland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Conway!
Conway is desperately trying to improve his position but Wehland has a good base and remains in mount.
Wehland goes for an armbar but Conway turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Conway.
Wehland wants to sweep here but Conway controlling him for the moment.
Conway trying to control the position from guard on top but Wehland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wehland lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Conway!
Wehland looking to secure an arm triangle but Conway defends it well.
Wehland fails to advance to Conway's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway wants to hold on but Wehland pushes him away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Conway dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Conway misses with a wild combination.
Conway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wehland manages to avoid it.
Wehland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conway counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conway.
Conway is pressed up against the cage. Wehland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conway down to the mat. Conway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conway throws a shot from downtown. Wehland moves away and avoids it.
Conway looks to land a left hand but Wehland moved out of range nicely.
Conway circles away from the clinch attempt
and Conway counters with a nice body shot.
Conway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wehland on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conway scores with a body shot.
Conway misses with a straight right.
Wehland takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway throws a hook but Wehland blocks it.
No joy there for Conway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wehland avoids the body shot from Conway.
Conway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wehland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Conway throws a looping overhand right but Wehland ducks down to avoid it.
Conway lands a really nice looking cross but Wehland seems unphased.
Wehland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wehland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wehland is looking to work some ground and pound but Conway has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conway trying to keep a closed guard but Wehland is proving a slippery customer.
Henning Wehland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wehland wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.
Conway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conway tries to get out of the position.
Wehland drops back looking for a leg! Conway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conway manages to kick Wehland off! Wehland jumps back into Conway's guard.
Wehland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wehland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wehland tries for a takedown but Conway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wehland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conway tries to avoid it but Wehland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conway to the ground. Conway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henning Wehland.
Conway misses with a two punch combination.
Wehland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Conway does no damage.
Wehland fails to land the takedown.
Conway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Conway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conway thows a body shot but no joy.
James Conway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conway throws a right and a left that Wehland avoids nicely.
Conway scores with a nice strike.
Wehland throws a series of strikes that have Conway backpedaling.
Wehland ducks under a wild hook from Conway.
Wehland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conway throws out a leg kick but Wehland moves out of range and Conway only half commits.
Wehland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
Conway scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wehland moves away.
Jab by Wehland.
A jab from Conway finds it's way through Wehland's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Conway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conway, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Conway!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bookem comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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27
153 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullet Bookem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bookem avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller slips a jab from Bookem.
Bookem loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bookem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bookem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bookem misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bookem.
Bookem misses with a looping right.
Bookem throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Bookem throws a big shot that misses.
Bookem misses with a hook to the body
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bookem doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Bookem dodges the punch combination from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to bum rush Bookem with a series of wild strikes but Bookem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller moves out of range as Bookem strikes.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Bookem which made him look bad.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Bullet Bookem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bookem missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bookem slips a jab from Miller.
Bookem is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Miller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bookem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Bookem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bookem misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Bookem punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bookem.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullet Bookem dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bookem throws a big shot that misses.
Zack Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bookem tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bookem to the ground. Bookem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller shoots and misses
and Bookem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bookem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Bookem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bookem misses with a hook.
Bookem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bookem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Bullet Bookem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Miller.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bookem misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bookem. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Bookem missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bookem lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bookem misses.
Miller throws a leg kick but Bookem moved away.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bookem misses with a body shot
and Bookem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller with a poor takedown
enabling Bookem to counter with a crisp jab.
Bookem throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Bookem darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bookem lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bookem looks to land a strike but Miller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miller wriggles free and stands up.
Bullet Bookem is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller slips a jab from Bookem.
Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bookem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Bookem misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Bookem which made him look bad.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bookem counter with a right hand.
Bookem misses with a hook to the body
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullet Bookem dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bookem forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller prevents a body shot from Bookem.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Bookem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller has picked Bookem up - he's going for a ride! Miller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bookem is looking to get back to full guard here but Miller has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bookem wants to try and get back to his feet.
Miller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bookem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bookem in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bookem gets back to half guard.
Miller working over Bookem with some ground and pound. Bookem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bookem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Miller is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bookem off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Miller is taking damage to the body and head.
Miller has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bookem cracks Miller with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Miller from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bookem lands a shot to the head.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem cracks Miller with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Miller from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Bookem is in full control for now.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller avoids the strikes from Bookem.
Bookem is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Miller up.
Bookem lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bookem is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Miller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zack Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bookem stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
Zack Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bookem.
Bookem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bookem prevents Miller from standing back up.
Bookem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Miller trying to hold on to Bookem's head to control him but Bookem postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bookem connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Miller is looking to control Bookem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Miller is trying to stand.
Bookem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bookem tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four 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.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller throws a series of punches but Bookem moves out of range.
Bookem scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Bullet Bookem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bookem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Miller.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zack Miller.
Well Bookem 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bullet Bookem!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greywar has chosen "Stick 'em Up!" - Quarashi as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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27
130 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, River Greywar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonaparte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonaparte looks to land a body kick but Greywar moved away.
Bonaparte misses with an attempted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonaparte.
Greywar moves out of range of the body kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tries a low kick but Greywar avoids it.
Bonaparte throws a sloppy head kick and Greywar moves out of range easily.
Bonaparte wants to land a leg kick but Greywar is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte misses with a few strikes there.
Bonaparte throws a series of punches but Greywar moves out of range.
Bonaparte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar misses with a takedown attempt - Bonaparte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonaparte throws a head kick but Greywar moves out of range.
Bonaparte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick from Bonaparte lands but Greywar takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greywar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greywar looking for a sweep. Not yet Greywar, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonaparte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar pulls Bonaparte in to control the position.
Greywar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greywar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonaparte's guard.
Bonaparte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonaparte manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bonaparte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bonaparte avoids the attempt from Greywar to control.
Greywar working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte lands a big shot there that rocks Greywar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Greywar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greywar working to try and regain half guard.
Bonaparte is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greywar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Greywar wants to control but Bonaparte is having none of it.
Greywar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Greywar is looking to get to half guard.
Greywar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar is trying to control but can't.
Bonaparte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greywar is controlling Bonaparte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bonaparte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greywar's head.
Bonaparte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bonaparte throwing shots but Greywar is blocking nicely.
Greywar tries to get to full guard but Bonaparte has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greywar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bonaparte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greywar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonaparte counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greywar keeping full guard, as Bonaparte tries to pass.
Greywar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bonaparte distracts Greywar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bonaparte with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greywar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greywar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bonaparte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greywar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonaparte postures up in Greywar's guard and throws a big left but Greywar blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar has control of Bonaparte's left arm, preventing Bonaparte from doing any damage.
Bonaparte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greywar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greywar seems keen to control Bonaparte's posture.
Bonaparte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonaparte chips away with some ground and pound.
Greywar looking for a sweep. Not yet Greywar, not yet.
Bonaparte throwing strikes from guard but Greywar blocks nicely.
Bonaparte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Bonaparte throwing strikes from guard but Greywar blocks nicely.
Greywar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greywar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bonaparte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greywar is able to avoid easily.
Bonaparte scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Bonaparte.
Greywar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonaparte can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greywar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonaparte counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaparte prevents Greywar from improving his position.
Greywar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bonaparte is in close to Greywar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bonaparte wants to control from the top but Greywar keeps moving.
Greywar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonaparte.
Greywar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greywar unloads with some shots from mount but Bonaparte bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte tries to reverse the position but Greywar maintains control.
Greywar lands a big shot there that rocks Bonaparte but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Greywar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bonaparte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greywar unloads with some shots from mount but Bonaparte bucks and avoids them well.
Greywar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bonaparte?
Greywar lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Greywar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greywar throwing strikes here but Bonaparte is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bonaparte avoids a series of strikes thrown by Greywar.
Greywar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bonaparte avoids a strike by Greywar and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Greywar's guard! Fantastic escape!
Greywar is trying to keep Bonaparte in close.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaparte jabs at Greywar's body.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greywar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Napoleon Bonaparte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonaparte looks for the body kick but Greywar saw that one coming.
Bonaparte throws a front kick aimed at Greywar's knee but Greywar avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Greywar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonaparte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonaparte misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greywar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greywar checks the leg kick.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte fails with the takedown
and Greywar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bonaparte's guard now.
Greywar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greywar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
River Greywar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greywar landing with the ground and pound.
Greywar is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonaparte has wrist control.
Greywar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greywar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greywar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonaparte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greywar is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Bonaparte misses
and Greywar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greywar thows a huge punch but Bonaparte dodges it nicely.
Bonaparte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greywar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonaparte's head.
Bonaparte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Greywar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greywar is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonaparte has wrist control.
Greywar is working Bonaparte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greywar throwing strikes from guard but Bonaparte blocks nicely.
Bonaparte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greywar is one step ahead there.
Bonaparte pulls Greywar in to control the position.
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.
Bonaparte is trying to keep Greywar in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonaparte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Greywar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Greywar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonaparte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar.
Bonaparte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar.
Napoleon Bonaparte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greywar is thwarting Bonaparte's attempts to control the position.
Bonaparte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar.
Greywar is working for a kimura but Bonaparte is defending it quite comfortably.
Greywar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
River Greywar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonaparte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Bonaparte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vector comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica : Whiplash. Vinnie Vector has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinnie Vector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Grey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Grey looks to land a combination but Vector avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey. Vector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Vinnie Vector has been cut.
Vector lands a jab.
Grey avoids the head kick by Vector.
Vector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vector slips a straight right by Grey.
Grey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vector.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grey has a takedown stuffed.
Vector rushes Grey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vector has Grey pushed against the cage.
Vector digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grey looks gassed!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vector obliges.
Vector lands a damaging elbow.
Vector misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Vector.
Grey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vector breaks from the clinch.
Vector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vinnie Vector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vector slaps away a takedown attempt from Grey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinnie Vector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Grey.
Nice shot by Vector.
Grey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vector looks for the body kick but Grey saw that one coming.
Grey swinging wildly here.
Vector moves away from the strike by Grey.
Vector feints and then cracks Grey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grey down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grey avoids the head kick by Vector.
Vector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vector thumps Grey with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vector.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vector can pounce on him.
Vector cracks Grey with an uppercut from hell and Grey crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vector's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Grey is still in real trouble! Can Vector finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey 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.
Vector distracts Grey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grey keeping full guard, as Vector tries to pass.
Grey seems to have recovered his senses.
Vector has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vector.
Vector stopping the sweep attempt from Grey.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vector is looking to work some ground and pound but Grey has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vector in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Vector's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vector tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Vector feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grey's calf.
Wilson Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grey misses with a takedown attempt
and Vector counters with an outside leg kick.
Grey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vector counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vector wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Vector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey drops his hands momentarily and Vector takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vector moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Grey goes down! Can Vector finish him!?
Grey is breathing heavily.
Vector wants to get up but he can't break Grey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector is stalling in the full guard.
Vector is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Grey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vector trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey has a closed guard, preventing Vector from standing up.
Vector stopping the sweep attempt from Grey.
Vector wants to stand but Grey is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vector postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grey throws a sloppy body shot
and Vector counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grey's knee momentarily.
Vector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vector wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Grey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vector manages to avoid it.
Vinnie Vector is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grey checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey misses the body punch
and Vector makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grey really felt that one!
Wilson Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big head kick from Vector and Grey is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Grey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vector.
Grey looking to control.
Grey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vector is one step ahead there.
Vector trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vector wants to get up but he can't break Grey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grey misses with a hook.
Vector lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grey takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vector lands a nice hook to Grey's body. Grey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vector dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Vector's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vector throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grey.
Grey misses with a jab to the body
and Vector counters with a solid body kick.
Vector wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Grey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vector scores with a nice body kick.
Vector wants to clinch.
Grey throws a body punch but Vector moves out of range.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vector. That's going to slow Grey down.
Vector lands a front kick.
Grey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vector moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vector scores with a shoulder strike.
Vector connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grey's face.
Vector has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Grey - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Vector, and another! Grey is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vinnie Vector!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kalyagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalyagin comes to the cage accompanied by Show Me Your Genitals. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Kalyagin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Thornton.
Thornton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalyagin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton lands the left hand.
Thornton looks to land a combination but Kalyagin avoids it well.
A big right from Kalyagin misses.
Thornton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalyagin. Kalyagin obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalyagin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Thornton throws a hook but Kalyagin avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Thornton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kalyagin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalyagin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
A big left from Thornton misses.
Kalyagin slips a straight right by Thornton.
Thornton looks to throw the jab but Kalyagin is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a wild combination.
Shawn Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thornton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thornton misses with a leg kick
and Kalyagin counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Kalyagin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thornton connects with a single shot there.
Thornton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalyagin scores with a push kick.
Thornton looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton throws a lazy right hand but Kalyagin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Kalyagin lands with an overhand left.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalyagin is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Kalyagin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton throws the left hand but Kalyagin avoids the punch easily.
Thornton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalyagin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Kalyagin moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton misses with a combination
and Thornton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalyagin scores with a kick to the body.
Kalyagin scores with a jab. Thornton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Shawn Thornton has been cut.
Kalyagin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thornton.
A lazy left from Kalyagin finds it's target.
Kalyagin cracks Thornton with an open hand slap.
Thornton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kalyagin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin digs a good hook to Thornton's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalyagin, right into the meat.
Kalyagin looks to land a combination but Thornton avoids it well.
Kalyagin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kalyagin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalyagin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kalyagin. Thornton shrugs it off though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalyagin.
Thornton is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalyagin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Thornton is looking to close the distance but Kalyagin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Thornton crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Thornton is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Konstantin Kalyagin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Natural Born Killaz-Dr. Dre . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Norris!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Norris to regain full guard.
Norris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is looking to stall here but Norris recovers full guard.
Smith won't allow Norris to sweep him here.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Norris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Norris is keeping the position.
Norris is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two 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.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Norris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Norris in his guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris preventing the sweep.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith pushes Norris off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Norris.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to work over Norris's front leg with a kick but Norris checks it.
David Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Norris is working away.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Norris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Norris defending against the ground and pound.
Smith with the ground and pound but Norris regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Norris throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Norris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a body kick the misses
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
David Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norris.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Norris lands a high kick!
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Norris tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Norris 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.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Norris leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a straight right. Norris didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Norris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris is pressed up against the cage. Smith 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 has managed to clinch.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Norris cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith has Norris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Smith is trying to break free.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Norris is controlling the position.
Norris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Norris scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a head punch that misses.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. Norris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Norris!
Norris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norris is controlling him.
Norris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Norris really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Norris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith looks to land a strike but Norris avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Norris is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Norris defends.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donk. Smith catches Norris right on the button with a cross.
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.
Norris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to chop away at Norris's legs.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Norris saw it coming and moves away.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
David Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Norris settles back down.
Norris throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith avoids the body shot from Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is looking to wear down Norris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Norris misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Norris stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith fails with the takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but David Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Heath Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Norris was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Norris looking to control.
Norris wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Norris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heath Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norris wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Norris is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Norris pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to clinch
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norris's guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Norris is keeping the position.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Heath Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norris throws a body kick that misses.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Smith!
Heath Smith is the new lightweight champion!
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