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UCLA 8: Takata vs Runtiringen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MUHAMMAD FAISAL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MUHAMMAD FAISAL!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FAISAL as he avoids it easily.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but FAISAL saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
FAISAL moves into the clinch successfully.
FAISAL tries to pull guard but Michaels holds him up against the cage and eventually FAISAL drops back down to his feet.
FAISAL throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Michaels blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by FAISAL.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels shoots for a double leg takedown but FAISAL sprawls well. He's pushed Michaels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FAISAL moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from FAISAL.
FAISAL jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Michaels walks away with a smile on his face. FAISAL gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
Michaels tries to score a power double leg takedown but FAISAL sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michaels somewhat.
FAISAL tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FAISAL misses with a head kick.
Michaels tries to keep at a distance but FAISAL has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michaels tries to pull guard but FAISAL won't allow it.
Michaels crunches a lovely knee into FAISAL's ribcage.
FAISAL stalling in the clinch but Michaels improves position.
FAISAL content to slow the pace in the clinch.
FAISAL tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michaels smiles and moves away.
Michaels throws a nice head kick!
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
FAISAL decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Michaels is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
FAISAL seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michaels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL throwing shots but Michaels is blocking nicely.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but FAISAL has control of the leg.
FAISAL missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
FAISAL thows a huge punch but Michaels dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is controlling FAISAL's trapped leg to prevent FAISAL from advancing to side control.
Michaels is refusing to be controlled, as FAISAL sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
FAISAL shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michaels's guard.
FAISAL stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL wants to stand but Michaels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing FAISAL from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MUHAMMAD FAISAL dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Michaels misses.
Michaels drives through and clinches with FAISAL against the cage.
FAISAL misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
FAISAL tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing FAISAL back against the cage.
Michaels trying to land knees to the body.
FAISAL has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.
FAISAL misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
FAISAL breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in FAISAL's guard.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but FAISAL is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FAISAL avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
FAISAL keeping full guard, as Michaels tries to pass.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michaels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
FAISAL is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michaels is controlling him.
Michaels postures up and lands a big shot to FAISAL's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
FAISAL is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily.
FAISAL is breathing heavily.
Michaels trying to control but FAISAL is working from the bottom.
Michaels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Michaels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and FAISAL dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michaels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Michaels throwing shots but FAISAL is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. FAISAL manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michaels has gone for a leg lock! FAISAL slips out almost immediately though and dives into Michaels's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
FAISAL trying to stand up but can't free himself from Michaels's guard.
Michaels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Michaels dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Michaels shoots and misses
and FAISAL counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by FAISAL.
FAISAL throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
FAISAL is looking to control Michaels's arms but Michaels gets an underhook and turns him. Now FAISAL has his back to the cage.
Michaels takes a knee to the side of the body.
Michaels avoids a wild elbow strike from FAISAL.
FAISAL has Michaels pressed against the cage, preventing Michaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
FAISAL leaning against his opponent.
FAISAL's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has FAISAL pinned against the cage. FAISAL gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
FAISAL shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
FAISAL throws a strike but Michaels avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels controls FAISAL momentarily but FAISAL frees himself.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from FAISAL.
FAISAL working some strikes from top position.
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.
Michaels is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
FAISAL throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
FAISAL throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Michaels controls FAISAL momentarily but FAISAL frees himself.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
FAISAL with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michaels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck FAISAL on the side of the head.
Michaels misses with a leg kick
and FAISAL counters with an inside leg kick.
FAISAL tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Michaels counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
FAISAL is trying to stand back up but Michaels is controlling him
FAISAL is refusing to be controlled, as Michaels sits in half guard.
Michaels stops FAISAL from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to MUHAMMAD FAISAL.
I think FAISAL 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MUHAMMAD FAISAL!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerman Jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerman Jone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jone wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jone tries to clinch up.
Jone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jone thows a body shot but no joy.
Jone doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Jone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jone wants to clinch.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jerman Jone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jone is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Jone.
Jone thows a body shot but no joy.
Jone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jone misses the shot to the body.
Jone wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Jone wants to clinch.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Jone.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Jone.
Jone tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jone tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jone.
Jone tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jone tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Jone in a clinch.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Jone wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jone gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Jone closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Jone stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jone blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Jone has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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.
Jone is trying to stall.
Gracie avoiding damage as Jone throws knees to the body.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jone throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Jone stalling.
Jone wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jone. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerman Jone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jone taking a breather.
Jone prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Jone is blocking nicely.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Jone holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Jone fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Jone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie working for a triangle but Jone defends it easily.
Gracie has an active guard here but Jone has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jone pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jone pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like Jone is going to stand back up.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jone pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Jone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jone manages to get underhooks.
Jone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jone wants to stall.
Jone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jone tries to clinch
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Jone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Jone.
Jone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jone blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gracie throws an elbow but misses.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jone prevents it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Jone won't allow it.
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.
Jone tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Jone throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Jone working aggressively here.
Jone takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jone.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie pushes Jone up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie has Jone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jone is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jone down to the mat. Jone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Jone wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Jone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jone swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Jone trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jone into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerman Jone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jone 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerman Jone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tompa Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tompa Hero has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tompa Hero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dingo as he avoids it easily.
Dingo lands a body shot.
Dingo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dingo's waist but Dingo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hero off to one side.
Hero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matt Dingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tompa Hero.
Nice cross by Dingo.
Dingo thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
Dingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hero checks the leg kick.
Dingo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hero.
Dingo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dingo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dingo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hero's head.
Dingo lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero misses with a kick to the body.
Dingo has Hero up against the cage in a clinch.
Dingo lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo taking a breather.
Dingo manages to break the clinch.
Hero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dingo sprawls well. Dingo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hero gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dingo as Hero shoots in.
Hero looks gassed!
Dingo dips to his left and cracks Hero with an uppercut!
Matt Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero walks into a stiff left hand from Dingo.
Dingo misses with a body kick.
Dingo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dingo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hero's head.
Matt Dingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingo lands a nice hook to Hero's body. Hero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dingo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dingo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hero is rocked!
It looks like Tompa Hero has been cut.
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!
Dingo with a jab.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Dingo finish him?
Dingo is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hero hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Dingo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Martyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Live For The Moment. Couture is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: i got to be unstoppable. Thomas Martyn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Martyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martyn feints and as Couture raises his hands in defense, Martyn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martyn cracks Couture with a solid left hand.
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martyn manages to get himself to full guard.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture throws a strike but Martyn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martyn is one step ahead there.
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martyn manages to get himself to full guard.
Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Martyn's legs - danger averted.
Martyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martyn can't keep his opponent in guard - Couture advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Couture seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martyn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Couture working Martyn over with strikes.
Couture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Couture prevents Martyn from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martyn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Couture looks gassed!
Martyn looking to control.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martyn's head.
Martyn controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martyn pushes Couture off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Martyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martyn but Martyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Martyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Couture.
Martyn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martyn circles away.
Martyn lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martyn fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Martyn.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martyn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martyn stalks Couture and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Couture's face. Couture staggers backwards, shaken.
Martyn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Couture was covering up waiting for the punch and Martyn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martyn preventing the sweep.
Martyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martyn advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martyn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Couture tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couture tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Martyn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Martyn stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Martyn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martyn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas Martyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martyn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martyn is one step ahead there.
Couture scores with a nice shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martyn 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.
Martyn throws a head kick that Couture semi-blocks.
Martyn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Couture cracks Martyn with a solid left hand.
Couture postures up.
Couture working some strikes from top position.
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martyn wants to stand but Couture is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt
and Martyn counters with a big head kick but Couture shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martyn some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martyn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Martyn tries to bench press Couture off him but Couture keeps the position.
Couture scores with punches from side control.
Randy Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martyn throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Couture scores with punches from side control.
Couture landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Couture gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martyn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martyn looking to pass the guard.
Martyn wants to stand but Couture is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martyn!
Couture with shots to the head and body - Martyn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Martyn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Martyn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Martyn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couture is working away from the top position though.
Couture working Martyn over with strikes.
Martyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martyn trying to control from the bottom.
Martyn wants to get back to full guard.
Couture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Couture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martyn is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Martyn.
Thomas Martyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture gets the takedown into side control.
Couture lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Couture lands some shots froms side control.
Martyn prevents Couture from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martyn struggling a bit here.
Martyn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Martyn is looking for a sweep.
Couture working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Couture landing strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Martyn.
Couture fails with the takedown.
Martyn fails with the takedown
and Couture counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Martyn!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martyn regains half guard.
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!
Martyn trying to hold on to Couture's head to control him but Couture postures up.
Martyn regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Martyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Couture. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Martyn scores with a kick to the body.
Couture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Couture wants it to stay on the feet.
Martyn shoots and misses
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martyn is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martyn's head.
Couture postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture lands a couple of elbows.
Martyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Couture moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Martyn manages to pass to side control.
Martyn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couture doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martyn.
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martyn's guard.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Couture stands up over Martyn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martyn trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Martyn can't keep his opponent in guard - Couture advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martyn looking for submissions off his back.
Couture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martyn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Couture.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martyn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Couture scores with a couple of nice shots.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martyn trying to control from the bottom.
Martyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Couture drops an elbow to the side of Martyn's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture walks into a stiff left hand from Martyn.
Couture throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martyn was covering up waiting for the punch and Couture finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martyn's head.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Martyn pushes Couture off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Martyn as Couture shoots in.
Martyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martyn has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Martyn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.
Martyn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Rivera 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko lands a brutal head kick. Rivera looks out on his feet and Emelianenko throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Andrei Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen renegade as his entrance music. Thor Odinsson 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Odinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odinsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller looking to finish Odinsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Odinsson!
Odinsson is trying to escape the mount.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odinsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Odinsson is working hard here to advance position.
Odinsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odinsson is working to get back to half guard.
Odinsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Odinsson regains half guard.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson looking for submissions off his back.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Odinsson actively working from the bottom here.
Odinsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller wants to take a breather but Odinsson is having none of it.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Odinsson has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Odinsson is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odinsson is trying to control but can't.
Odinsson 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!
Odinsson working for a choke but Miller is defending well.
Odinsson is breathing heavily.
Miller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Odinsson is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson has managed to slip his arm under Miller's chin. This could be all over... yep, Miller is tapping out! Submission win for Odinsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thor Odinsson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa has chosen Head Dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Costa!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckley cracks Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Eduardo Costa has been cut.
Bill Buckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Buckley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costa wants it to stay on the feet.
Buckley misses with a looping left.
Buckley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buckley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buckley throws a body kick that misses.
Buckley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costa won't allow Buckley to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costa defends well.
Buckley has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Buckley is breathing heavily.
Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buckley keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buckley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Buckley keeps moving.
Costa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Buckley keeps moving.
Costa advances to half guard.
Costa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buckley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Costa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Costa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Buckley trying to control but Costa postures up.
Costa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckley keeps working.
Costa is nestled in close to Buckley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Costa is working for a kimura but Buckley is defending it quite comfortably.
Buckley tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buckley defends it well.
Costa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buckley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buckley tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Costa working Buckley over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buckley is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buckley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa wants to get back to his feet.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buckley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Buckley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Costa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Buckley.
Nice shot by Buckley.
Buckley wants to slow Costa down by chopping away at his legs.
Costa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Buckley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buckley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa throws a wild body kick that Buckley sees coming a mile off.
Buckley scores with a kick to the body.
Buckley slaps away a takedown attempt from Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckley shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Buckley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buckley to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buckley scores with a three punch combo!
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckley.
Buckley tried to score with a low kick but Costa checks it.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buckley gets caught flat footed, as Costa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buckley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Costa with a nice head shot there.
Buckley trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buckley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Buckley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costa defends well.
Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buckley keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Buckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
Bill Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Costa.
Costa looks for a takedown but Buckley sprawls well.
Buckley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Costa blocks the low kick.
Bill Buckley is winning the standup battle so far.
Buckley misses with a looping left.
Eduardo Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckley.
Buckley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Buckley. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Buckley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buckley throws a leg kick but Costa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Buckley swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Buckley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buckley tries to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Costa lands with some strikes.
Costa looking for a guillotine from mount but Buckley is having none of it.
Buckley is looking to get to half guard.
Buckley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Costa 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.
Buckley looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eduardo Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Costa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Costa moves out of range as Buckley strikes.
Buckley throws a nice head kick!
Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Costa.
Buckley throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
Buckley misses with a straight right.
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Costa cracks Buckley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Buckley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Costa trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buckley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa scores with a nice shot.
Costa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Buckley postures up.
Buckley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costa's guard.
Costa trying to control from the bottom.
Buckley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Costa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
Buckley lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buckley looking to pass the guard.
Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buckley passes Costa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buckley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buckley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buckley is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Buckley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Costa has eaten all the pies!
Buckley scores with a shot to the body.
Buckley tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costa rushes Buckley and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Buckley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Buckley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Buckley had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Costa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Buckley Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Costa's back instead.
Costa trying to control but not successfully.
Buckley has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Costa! Can he survive? No! He's out! Buckley gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bill Buckley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runtiringen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Death cures all pain" by Suicide Commando. Ranta Runtiringen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinya Takata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranta Runtiringen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takata loads up on a big right hand but Runtiringen slips the punch.
Runtiringen has managed to clinch.
Runtiringen misses with a knee strike.
Runtiringen crunches a lovely knee into Takata's ribcage.
Runtiringen effectively controlling the action here.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takata.
Takata working hard to break the clinch.
Runtiringen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Runtiringen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takata's efforts to push away.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takata lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Runtiringen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Runtiringen working Takata over with knees to the body.
Runtiringen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takata takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
Takata is trying to break free.
Runtiringen stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runtiringen obliges.
Takata is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runtiringen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Runtiringen leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen lands a nice knee to the body.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body.
Runtiringen prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the body.
Runtiringen with a knee to the head.
Runtiringen landing knees to the head.
Runtiringen with a knee to the head.
Runtiringen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takata's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Runtiringen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takata tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runtiringen obliges.
Takata takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takata's defenses.
Runtiringen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takata lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Runtiringen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takata blocks it with crossed arms.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Takata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen landing knees to the head.
Takata can't get the takedown.
Runtiringen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runtiringen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runtiringen lands an elbow that stopped Takata in his tracks for a moment.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body.
Runtiringen keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takata has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
Runtiringen tries to stall but Takata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Takata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takata has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
Runtiringen prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Runtiringen tries to stall but Takata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Runtiringen lands an elbow inside.
Runtiringen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takata is defending well for now.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runtiringen misses with a knee to the head.
Takata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Takata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata blocks an elbow strike from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen tries to stall but Takata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Runtiringen tries to land knees in the clinch but Takata avoids the damage to the body.
Takata managing to block the knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Takata tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Runtiringen keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Takata managing to block the knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Takata has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takata.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takata avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
Takata tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Takata is trying to break free.
Takata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takata avoids it.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Takata tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen tries to land knees in the clinch but Takata avoids the damage to the body.
Takata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Takata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Runtiringen has Takata pressed against the cage, preventing Takata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runtiringen looking to throw knees to the head but Takata is blocking nicely.
Takata tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
Runtiringen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takata tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Takata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runtiringen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Takata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runtiringen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takata's efforts to push away.
Takata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Takata takes a knee to the side of the body.
Runtiringen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takata.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Runtiringen taking a breather.
Takata working hard to break the clinch.
Runtiringen keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runtiringen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Runtiringen keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranta Runtiringen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Runtiringen checks a low kick from Takata.
Runtiringen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Runtiringen.
Takata walks forward, straight into a front kick from Runtiringen.
Takata misses with a low kick.
Takata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runtiringen lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Shinya Takata has been cut.
Takata avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Takata lands with a straight right. Runtiringen didn't see that one coming.
Takata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runtiringen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shinya Takata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good standup being displayed there by Takata as he connects with a hook.
Runtiringen lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata misses with a wild combination.
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
Takata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Runtiringen. That one must have hurt.
Takata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takata.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runtiringen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice shot by Takata.
Takata looks to land a right hand but Runtiringen moved out of range.
Takata tries a low kick but Runtiringen avoids it.
Takata throws a combination. Runtiringen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Runtiringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takata tries to bum rush Runtiringen with a series of wild strikes but Runtiringen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takata is looking to score with low kicks.
Ranta Runtiringen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Runtiringen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Runtiringen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shinya Takata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takata misses with a straight right.
Runtiringen slips under a jab.
Runtiringen rushes Takata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runtiringen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takata's face.
Runtiringen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the body.
Runtiringen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Runtiringen lands a nice knee to the body.
Takata takes a knee to the side of the body.
Runtiringen lands an elbow inside.
Runtiringen lands an elbow inside that Takata shrugs off.
Ranta Runtiringen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takata's defenses.
Takata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takata's efforts to push away.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takata wants to get back to striking at distance but Runtiringen won't allow it.
Runtiringen taking a breather.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Takata managing to block the knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Takata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takata blocks it with crossed arms.
Takata wants to get back to striking at distance but Runtiringen won't allow it.
Runtiringen keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Takata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Takata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runtiringen lands an elbow inside that Takata shrugs off.
Runtiringen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Runtiringen landing knees to the head.
Runtiringen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takata blocks it with crossed arms.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runtiringen obliges.
Takata tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Runtiringen lands an elbow inside that Takata shrugs off.
Runtiringen has Takata pressed against the cage, preventing Takata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Runtiringen has Takata pressed against the cage, preventing Takata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen landing knees to the head.
Takata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runtiringen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Runtiringen prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Takata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Runtiringen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Runtiringen lands a damaging elbow.
Runtiringen leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runtiringen lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranta Runtiringen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shinya Takata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Takata misses with the body kick
and Runtiringen counters with a head kick. That will keep Takata thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Runtiringen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takata looks to land a combination. Runtiringen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Runtiringen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runtiringen slips a jab and a cross from Takata.
Takata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runtiringen takes one on the button.
Takata throws a nice looking combination but Runtiringen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runtiringen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takata is looking to score with low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Runtiringen's hands.
Runtiringen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Takata.
Runtiringen throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Takata misses
and Runtiringen counters by clinching up.
Takata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Takata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runtiringen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Runtiringen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Runtiringen with a knee to the head.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runtiringen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Runtiringen misses with a knee to the head.
Takata wants to get back to striking at distance but Runtiringen won't allow it.
Takata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Runtiringen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling him.
Runtiringen prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Runtiringen with a knee to the head.
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.
Takata breaks the clinch.
Takata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runtiringen in his tracks.
Runtiringen slips a jab and a cross from Takata.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takata moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Takata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runtiringen has closed the distance and engaged Takata in a clinch.
Runtiringen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runtiringen looking to slow down the pace here.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takata can't break the clinch.
Takata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takata has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
Runtiringen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runtiringen keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runtiringen with a knee to the head.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Takata wants to break free but Runtiringen has control.
Runtiringen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takata is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Takata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takata's defenses.
Runtiringen prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Takata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Runtiringen counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Takata is predictable there
and Runtiringen counters with a low kick, right behind Takata 's knee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takata crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Runtiringen - the referee stops the clock and Takata gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Runtiringen. Takata manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runtiringen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Takata if he has to take too many more of those.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Takata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Takata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runtiringen as he jumps to the side.
Runtiringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takata's sensitive parts.
Ranta Runtiringen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runtiringen pushes Takata away with a front kick.
Takata throws out a loose jab but Runtiringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takata throws a hook but Runtiringen blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runtiringen avoids the body shot from Takata.
Takata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinya Takata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runtiringen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takata misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranta Runtiringen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runtiringen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranta Runtiringen!
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