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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Herugrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kennedy's choice of entrance music: MegaDeth - Symphony of Destruction. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Herugrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herugrim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Herugrim.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herugrim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kennedy's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy is trying to stand.
Kennedy looks gassed!
Herugrim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Herugrim wants to take a breather but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy tries to roll over but Herugrim keeps him under control.
Herugrim wants to free his trapped foot but Kennedy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Herugrim.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herugrim cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Herugrim and Kennedy goes tumbling to the canvas! Herugrim follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like James Kennedy 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!
Herugrim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Herugrim wants to free his trapped foot but Kennedy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herugrim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kennedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Herugrim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herugrim 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.
Well, if Herugrim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Herugrim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Herugrim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Herugrim looking to control but Kennedy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kennedy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Herugrim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kennedy is looking to escape.
Herugrim misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim controlling from mount.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position but Herugrim isn't that keen on the idea.
Herugrim with shots to the head and body - Kennedy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Herugrim fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kennedy tries to hold on but Herugrim pushes him away.
Herugrim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kennedy to take his back!
Herugrim looking for the RNC.
Herugrim is looking to control Kennedy but Kennedy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kennedy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kennedy for a finish.
Kennedy showing good submission defense here.
Kennedy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herugrim working for the choke.
Herugrim is not going to allow Kennedy to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Herugrim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Kennedy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy swinging wildly here.
Herugrim misses with the combination.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the head.
Kennedy misses the body punch
and Herugrim counters with a three punch combo that has Kennedy backing up. Kennedy nods at Herugrim to acknowledge the strikes.
Herugrim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herugrim looks to throw the jab but Kennedy is out of range.
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Herugrim slips the punch.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Herugrim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herugrim blocks a low kick nicely.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from Herugrim. Herugrim gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Herugrim circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herugrim misses the jab.
Herugrim misses with a wild combination.
Herugrim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Herugrim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Herugrim is able to avoid easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for Herugrim on that attempt.
Herugrim lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up James Kennedy's cut even more.
Herugrim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Herugrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herugrim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Conan Herugrim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herugrim throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Herugrim saw that one coming.
Kennedy throws a chopping leg kick but Herugrim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Herugrim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herugrim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
Kennedy controlling Herugrim's posture.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kennedy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herugrim trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kennedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herugrim.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herugrim manages to avoid it.
Kennedy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herugrim scores with a decent looking hook.
The cut above James Kennedy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Herugrim does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herugrim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy digs a good body shot into Herugrim's ribs.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
Herugrim avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Herugrim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Herugrim jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
James Kennedy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kennedy there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herugrim misses with a body shot
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herugrim lands with a nice combination. Kennedy backs away looking to recover.
Herugrim throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conan Herugrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herugrim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kennedy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Herugrim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Kennedy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Herugrim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Conan Herugrim is winning the standup battle so far.
Herugrim connects with a body shot.
Herugrim falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Herugrim throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Herugrim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kennedy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Herugrim's guard now.
Herugrim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herugrim keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Herugrim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kennedy manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herugrim wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herugrim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
Kennedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kennedy, not yet.
Kennedy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kennedy controls Herugrim momentarily but Herugrim frees himself.
Herugrim tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
That's two 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.
Kennedy is controlling Herugrim's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herugrim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Herugrim misses with a straight left.
Kennedy closes the distance and pushes Herugrim back into the cage.
Herugrim is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling him.
Herugrim jumps guard but Kennedy stands there with Herugrim around his waist. Herugrim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herugrim tries to pull guard but Kennedy holds him up against the cage and eventually Herugrim drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Herugrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herugrim tries to score a body lock takedown but Kennedy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Herugrim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kennedy walks away with a smile on his face. Herugrim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kennedy slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kennedy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kennedy is taking a breather. Herugrim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kennedy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herugrim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kennedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conan Herugrim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herugrim is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kennedy throwing shots but Herugrim is blocking nicely.
Herugrim is looking to improve his position.
Conan Herugrim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to take a breather but Herugrim is having none of it.
James Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herugrim fails with the takedown
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herugrim defends it nicely.
Herugrim tries for a takedown but Kennedy circles away easily
and Kennedy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Herugrim backwards.
Come on Kennedy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy wants to break free but Herugrim has control.
Kennedy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herugrim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Herugrim!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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