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KONFLIKT 19 - Circle The Wagon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toni Rajamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mein Herz Brennt by Rammstein. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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174 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toni Rajamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reinhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinhardt tries to sprawl but Rajamaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reinhardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.
Reinhardt tries to get to full guard but Rajamaki has control of the leg.
Rajamaki stands up out of the half guard.
Rajamaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reinhardt swivels and escapes.
Rajamaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reinhardt.
Rajamaki closes the distance and clinches.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch.
Rajamaki rushes Reinhardt and presses him up against the cage.
Rajamaki breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinhardt looking to pass the guard.
Rajamaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinhardt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reinhardt is looking to advance position but Rajamaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Reinhardt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.
Rajamaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rajamaki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rajamaki is looking to take a break and control but Reinhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rajamaki prevents Reinhardt from standing back up.
Reinhardt looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rajamaki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rajamaki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reinhardt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rajamaki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rajamaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reinhardt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rajamaki pushes Reinhardt off and gets back to his feet.
Rajamaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reinhardt sprawls well initially but Rajamaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rajamaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rajamaki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reinhardt eats them both and turns towards Rajamaki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rajamaki drives through and clinches with Reinhardt against the cage.
Reinhardt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rajamaki walks away with a smile on his face. Reinhardt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rajamaki lands an overhand right.
Reinhardt with a poor takedown
and Rajamaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reinhardt's guard.
Toni Rajamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Reinhardt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rajamaki wants to control from the top but Reinhardt keeps moving.
Rajamaki advances position into side control!
Rajamaki stands up and beckons Reinhardt to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki manages to break the clinch.
Rajamaki misses with a combination
and Reinhardt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rajamaki wriggles free and stands up.
Rajamaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reinhardt quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reinhardt tries to get to full guard but Rajamaki has control of the leg.
Rajamaki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rajamaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Rajamaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rajamaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reinhardt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rajamaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Rajamaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rajamaki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Reinhardt moves out of range of the body kick.
Rajamaki throws a low kick but Reinhardt avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reinhardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reinhardt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rajamaki kicks off Reinhardt and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajamaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rajamaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinhardt circles away.
Rajamaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Reinhardt's guard.
Rajamaki pushing down on Reinhardt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rajamaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rajamaki decides to return to a standing position.
Rajamaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reinhardt is looking for a triangle here but Rajamaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rajamaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rajamaki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Reinhardt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rajamaki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki looking to secure an arm triangle but Reinhardt defends it well.
Rajamaki looking to control but Reinhardt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reinhardt regains half guard.
Rajamaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Reinhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reinhardt missing with punches from the bottom.
Rajamaki uses his free foot to push down on Reinhardt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reinhardt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki get's back to his feet.
Reinhardt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rajamaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rajamaki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rajamaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rajamaki lands a nice hook to Reinhardt's body. Reinhardt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinhardt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rajamaki lands a jab to the head.
Rajamaki lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Rajamaki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rajamaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Reinhardt counters with a left and a right that stings Rajamaki.
Reinhardt moves into the clinch.
Rajamaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajamaki shoots and misses
so Reinhardt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reinhardt looking to sit in guard and control but Rajamaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rajamaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reinhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rajamaki's guard.
Reinhardt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rajamaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rajamaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rajamaki!
Reinhardt is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rajamaki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Reinhardt can't escape the position.
Rajamaki is working for a guillotine from mount but Reinhardt frees his head quite easily.
Rajamaki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reinhardt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rajamaki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rajamaki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reinhardt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt can't escape the position.
Toni Rajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rajamaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rajamaki stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Reinhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rajamaki.
Good leg kick by Rajamaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reinhardt.
Rajamaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Reinhardt's guard.
Rajamaki passes Reinhardt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rajamaki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reinhardt regains half guard.
Toni Rajamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reinhardt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajamaki moves nicely into side control.
Reinhardt is trying to get back to half guard.
Luther Reinhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reinhardt can do to turn this around?
Rajamaki decides to stand back up.
Rajamaki cracks the inside of Reinhardt's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rajamaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reinhardt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rajamaki controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Rajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rajamaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Rajamaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lander Plast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Airben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Airben is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by pilipinaz!!. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lander Plast!
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, Dee Airben!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Airben connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Airben darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Airben not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Plast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plast.
Airben postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Plast is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Airben frees his head nicely. Oh but Plast has switched to an armbar! Airben is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lander Plast!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalla Lauderdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dalla Lauderdale was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Kama!
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, Dalla Lauderdale!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lauderdale, who protects the arm well.
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!
Kama lands some shots froms side control.
Kama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kama has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lauderdale is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kama yanks on the arm and Lauderdale is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kama.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Kama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Days (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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217 lbs
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222 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Days!
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, Charlie Harper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper misses with a double jab
and Harper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Charlie Harper has been cut.
Harper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Days counters with a stiff right hand.
Harper throws a right hand that misses
and Days counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Days counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harper! Days lets Harper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Harper is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Days.
Harper is still on wobbly legs! Can Days finish him?
Harper looks gassed!
Look low, kick high! Days uses the oldest trick in the book to send Harper tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Days is absolutely delighted - when Harper wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eddie Days!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Rover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Takoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rover comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid-Eminem. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hunter Takoma enters the cage!
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Rover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Takoma!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Takoma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takoma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takoma counters with a straight right hand.
Rover swinging wildly here.
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takoma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rover misses with a double jab
and Takoma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Takoma to counter with a crisp jab.
Rover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takoma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takoma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Rover. That snapped Takoma's head back.
Rover lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover connects with a crisp jab.
Rover misses with a combination
enabling Takoma to counter with a crisp jab.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Takoma counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takoma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takoma is looking to clinch.
Takoma tries to clinch up.
Rover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rover misses with a double jab
and Takoma counters with a left to the body.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Takoma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rover has had enough of the clinch but Takoma keeps him there for the moment.
Takoma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rover avoiding damage as Takoma throws knees to the body.
Takoma keeps control of Rover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takoma tries to land knees in the clinch but Rover avoids the damage to the body.
Takoma lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Tyler Rover has been cut.
Rover drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoma trying to control but Rover is working from the bottom.
Takoma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rover is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takoma is controlling him.
Rover has his feet on Takoma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Takoma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rover decides to pull guard.
Rover pushes Takoma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rover connects with a right hand. Takoma shakes it off.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takoma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rover fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Takoma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takoma prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takoma.
Rover fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Rover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rover is trying to break the clinch but Takoma has him pressed against the cage.
Takoma lands an elbow that stopped Rover in his tracks for a moment.
Rover tries to break the clinch but Takoma is controlling the position.
Takoma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takoma scores with a shoulder strike.
Rover is breathing heavily.
Takoma lands an elbow just above Rover 's eye.
Takoma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takoma smiles and moves away.
Takoma slips a jab and a cross from Rover.
Rover misses with a double jab
and Takoma moves into the clinch.
Takoma throws a head punch that misses.
Takoma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takoma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takoma lands a knee to the body.
Rover working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoma tries to land knees in the clinch but Rover avoids the damage to the body.
Rover manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rover pushes Takoma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Takoma lands an elbow inside that Rover shrugs off.
Takoma throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Rover's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rover prevents a body shot from Takoma.
Takoma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takoma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rover wants to get back to striking at distance but Takoma won't allow it.
Takoma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rover takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takoma.
Rover is trying to break free.
Takoma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rover blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Takoma.
Rover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takoma smiles and moves away.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Rover managing to block the knees to the body from Takoma.
Takoma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rover's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Takoma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Rover's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rover lands a two punch combo.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Rover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rover is looking to break free of the clinch but Takoma has double underhooks.
Rover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rover tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rover can't break the clinch.
Rover tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takoma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takoma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rover changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takoma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Rover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rover scores with a one two! Takoma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takoma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takoma scrambles back to his feet.
Rover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takoma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takoma.
Rover can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Takoma.
Takoma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Takoma as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takoma has Rover pressed against the cage, preventing Rover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rover tries to pull guard but Takoma holds him up against the cage and eventually Rover drops back down to his feet.
Takoma lands with a short shot to the head.
Takoma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Takoma fails to land.
Rover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takoma smiles and moves away.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Takoma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takoma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rover's guard.
Takoma won't allow Rover to get back to his feet.
Takoma tries to free his leg and advance position but Rover is retaining full guard.
Rover wants to get back to his feet but Takoma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rover pushes Takoma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takoma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takoma keeps control of Rover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rover jumps guard but Takoma stands there with Rover around his waist. Rover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rover takes a shot to the head.
Rover can't break the clinch.
Rover wants to break free but Takoma has control.
Takoma lands a body punch.
Rover takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rover takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyler Rover's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takoma lands a body punch.
Rover has Takoma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takoma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takoma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.
Takoma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takoma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takoma lands an elbow that stopped Rover in his tracks for a moment.
Takoma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takoma misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Takoma.
A short uppercut from Takoma.
A right hand to the body from Takoma.
Takoma throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takoma.
Rover wants to break free but Takoma has control.
Takoma working aggressively here.
Takoma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takoma trying to control the position but instead, Rover has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takoma into the cage.
Takoma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takoma.
Takoma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoma scores with a shoulder strike.
Takoma lands a shoulder strike.
Takoma swings wildly with an uppercut but Rover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takoma lands a good knee to the midsection. Rover won't want to take too many of those.
Takoma lands with a light punch inside.
Takoma lands a knee to the body.
Rover takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Takoma.
Takoma stops a takedown attempt from Rover.
Takoma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter Takoma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takoma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rover lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takoma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takoma connects with a knee to the head.
Tyler Rover's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takoma has Rover pressed against the cage.
Takoma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rover working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takoma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma scores a nice knee to the body.
Takoma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Takoma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takoma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Takoma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Rover's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takoma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rover's waist but Rover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takoma off to one side.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takoma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takoma.
Takoma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rover ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rover no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rover wants to stand up but Takoma is controlling him.
Rover keeping moving, preventing Takoma from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takoma is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rover tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover pushes Takoma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rover misses with a double jab
and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Rover tries to pull guard but Takoma holds him up against the cage and eventually Rover drops back down to his feet.
Rover is trying to push Takoma away but Takoma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rover jumps guard but Takoma stands there with Rover around his waist. Rover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takoma lands a hook that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Rover wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takoma tries to land a knee to the head but Rover blocks with his arms.
Rover fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Rover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rover takes an elbow to the temple.
Takoma landing knees to the head.
Takoma prevents Rover from breaking the clinch.
Takoma looking to throw knees to the head but Rover is blocking nicely.
Rover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takoma smiles and moves away.
Hunter Takoma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Rover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takoma stops a takedown attempt from Rover.
Takoma scores with a knee to the head.
Takoma connects with a knee to the head.
Rover is trying to force a seperation but Takoma has the dominant position.
Takoma lands with a short shot to the head.
Takoma is working Rover over against the cage.
Takoma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takoma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rover tries to break free but Takoma pushes him back against the cage.
Rover is trying to force a seperation but Takoma has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takoma.
Rover is looking to break free of the clinch but Takoma has double underhooks.
Rover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takoma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.
Takoma lands an elbow inside.
Takoma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takoma prevents it.
Come on Takoma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rover tries to break free but Takoma pushes him back against the cage.
Rover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takoma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rover tries to pull guard but Takoma won't allow it.
Rover takes an elbow to the temple.
Rover takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rover is rocked!
Rover is trying to drag Takoma to the mat but Takoma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takoma lands a hook that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Tyler Rover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Rover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Rover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takoma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rover seems to have got his legs back now.
Takoma lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Tyler Rover's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rover throws a punch but it's blocked by Takoma.
Rover tries to score a body lock takedown but Takoma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takoma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma crunches a lovely knee into Rover's ribcage.
Takoma lands a good knee to the midsection. Rover won't want to take too many of those.
Takoma lands an elbow inside that Rover shrugs off.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.
Rover tries a knee to the head but Takoma blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takoma misses with a knee to the head.
Rover tries to pull guard but Takoma won't allow it.
Takoma lands a nice uppercut.
Takoma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rover or not.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Takoma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takoma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Takoma!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins has chosen GREG PERRY-IT TAKES HEART as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
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, Clay Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins lands a jab to the nose.
Hawkins lands a slapping body shot.
Hawkins misses with a combination
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Clay Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Hawkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins misses with a double jab
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins scores with a body shot.
Hawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a good low kick that Hawkins was not able to check.
Hawkins misses with a leg kick
and Chavez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawkins gets tackled into the cage by Chavez. Chavez maintains the clinch.
Chavez lands a nice elbow.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Hawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chavez obliges.
Hawkins looks gassed!
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chavez obliges.
Chavez with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Hawkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
Chavez crunches a lovely knee into Hawkins's ribcage.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chavez lands a body shot.
Chavez with a knee to the head.
Chavez with a knee to the head.
Chavez lands a nice knee to the body.
Chavez connects with a knee to the head.
Chavez pushes Hawkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawkins tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkins is defending well for now.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Hawkins avoids the damage to the body.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez prevents Hawkins from breaking the clinch.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins scores with a one two! Chavez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chavez forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chavez.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkins.
Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavez lands an elbow inside.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chavez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chavez - the referee stops the clock and Hawkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chavez. Hawkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavez lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawkins won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
Hawkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chavez misses with a knee to the head.
Hawkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chavez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hawkins is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Hawkins working hard to break the clinch.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
Hawkins tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Hawkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawkins's face.
Chavez has Hawkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hawkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Hawkins off balance momentarily.
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.
Hawkins misses with a double jab
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Hawkins misses with a combination
and Chavez counters by moving into the clinch.
Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chavez.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez presses Hawkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Chavez gets an underhook and turns Hawkins into the cage.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Chavez.
Chavez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawkins avoids it.
Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkins.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkins.
Hawkins is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawkins is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hawkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavez counters with an inside leg kick.
Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawkins.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Hawkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters with a three punch combo that has Hawkins backing up. Hawkins nods at Chavez to acknowledge the strikes.
Chavez thuds his shin into the meat of Hawkins's side.
Hawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez darts in and clinches Hawkins up against the cage.
Chavez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkins tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the cage.
Chavez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chavez lands an elbow that stopped Hawkins in his tracks for a moment.
Hawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
Chavez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chavez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chavez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hawkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez has Hawkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hawkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
A right hand to the body from Chavez.
Hawkins is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Hawkins fails to land.
Knees to the body from Chavez.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawkins.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkins.
Chavez lands a nice knee to the body.
Chavez prevents Hawkins from breaking the clinch.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Hawkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chavez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawkins's face.
Hawkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
Hawkins tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawkins.
Chavez has Hawkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hawkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Hawkins manages to break the clinch.
Hawkins lands a high kick!
Hawkins tries to keep at a distance but Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawkins working hard to break the clinch.
Hawkins wants to break free but Chavez has control.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
Chavez with a knee to the head.
Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Chavez lands an elbow that stopped Hawkins in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Hawkins working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses.
Chavez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hawkins working hard to break the clinch.
Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez lands an elbow just above Hawkins 's eye.
Nice elbow from Chavez.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chavez.
Hawkins is trying to break free.
Hawkins is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chavez obliges.
Chavez prevents Hawkins from breaking the clinch.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawkins wants to break free but Chavez has control.
Chavez lands a nice elbow.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Hawkins is trying to break free.
That's four 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.
Chavez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Hawkins is struggling to control the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chavez obliges.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Chavez.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chavez crunches a lovely knee into Hawkins's ribcage.
Chavez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hawkins is stalling here.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez landing knees to the body.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Hawkins avoids the damage to the body.
Hawkins working hard to break the clinch.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Chavez lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawkins won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Chavez dominated that second round.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hawkins tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawkins throws a leg kick
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hawkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavez moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chavez.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chavez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chavez lands an elbow inside that Hawkins shrugs off.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez misses with a knee to the head.
Hawkins breaks the clinch.
Hawkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a head kick. That will keep Hawkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hawkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawkins's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Chavez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Miguel Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawkins wants to break free but Chavez has control.
Chavez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawkins tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the cage.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Hawkins is looking to control Chavez's arms but Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawkins has his back to the cage.
Chavez lands an elbow inside that Hawkins shrugs off.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chavez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chavez lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawkins won't want to take too many of those.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks with his arms.
Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Hawkins avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Clay Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chavez prevents Hawkins from breaking the clinch.
Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavez connects with a knee to the head.
Hawkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chavez prevents Hawkins from breaking the clinch.
Chavez working Hawkins over with knees to the body.
Hawkins is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Hawkins working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chavez.
Hawkins tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chavez.
Hawkins wants to break free but Chavez has control.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Chavez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Chavez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Miguel Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A knee to the head by Chavez.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawkins won't want to take too many of those.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chavez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Hawkins trying to stall but Chavez improves his position.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses.
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.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawkins tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chavez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hawkins fails to land.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chavez.
Chavez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Chavez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawkins blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Chavez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Grupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Viera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grupe comes to the cage accompanied by Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix) . Viera has chosen Cypress Hill - Trouble as his entrance music. Viera has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norbert Grupe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Viera!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grupe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viera looks gassed!
Grupe misses with a two punch combination.
Grupe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grupe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grupe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooh!!! Grupe has knocked Viera down with a huge combo! Grupe steps away and waves a wobbly Viera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Viera is rocked!
It looks like Manny Viera 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!
Grupe clinches with his opponent.
Viera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grupe just leaning against Viera, taking a breather.
Grupe gets through Viera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Grupe.
A short right from Grupe.
Grupe lands with a light punch inside.
Viera is still on wobbly legs! Can Grupe finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grupe.
Grupe lands an elbow inside.
Grupe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grupe stalling in the clinch.
Viera seems to have recovered his senses.
Grupe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grupe steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Viera is out on his feet! Grupe sets himself and nearly takes Viera's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Norbert Grupe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Albini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesph Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joesph Benavidez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renzo Albini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joesph Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albini connects with a body shot.
Albini throws a nice looking combination but Benavidez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Albini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benavidez's half guard.
Benavidez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Albini is keen to just control but Benavidez is a slippery customer.
Benavidez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albini is working Benavidez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Albini passes Benavidez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Albini there.
Albini lands strikes from half guard.
Benavidez tries to get to full guard but Albini has control of the leg.
Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.
Benavidez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Albini looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Benavidez taking some punishment here, with Albini in his half guard.
Albini is looking to take a break and control but Benavidez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Albini works his foot free and advances to mount.
Albini connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benavidez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Albini's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renzo Albini!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hollis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hollis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to UGK - Pocket Full of Stones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hollis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollis doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Hollis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hollis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Hollis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollis avoids the body shot from Smith.
Hollis thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a body punch but Hollis moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Hollis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hollis counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hollis.
Heath Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hollis is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith feints and as Hollis raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollis wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Hollis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Hollis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hollis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hollis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hollis!
Smith throws Hollis to one side and escapes!
Hollis lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot
letting Hollis counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick but Hollis moved away.
Smith tries for a takedown but Hollis circles away easily
and Hollis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Joe Hollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Smith.
Hollis misses with a two punch combination.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hollis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Hollis is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hollis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Hollis counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Hollis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hollis misses with a hook to the body
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hollis's guard.
Hollis wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith cracks Hollis with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hollis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hollis controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hollis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hollis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Hollis throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Hollis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hollis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hollis.
Hollis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Hollis moves away and avoids it.
Hollis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Hollis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heath Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollis misses with a head kick.
Joe Hollis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollis counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Hollis counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hollis's waist but Hollis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Hollis thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollis defends it nicely.
Joe Hollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Hollis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hollis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Hollis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hollis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollis keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hollis has wrist control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Heath Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hollis wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hollis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith stalling.
Hollis wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heath Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith throws a leg kick
and Hollis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollis.
Hollis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe Hollis is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Hollis counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Hollis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hollis is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Hollis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hollis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollis leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Hollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Smith.
Hollis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Hollis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hollis. Those never looked like landing.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hollis to the mat! Hollis manages to get full guard.
Hollis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hollis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hollis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hollis has wrist control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Hollis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hollis stands up from Smith's guard - Hollis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hollis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
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.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Hollis shows good takedown defense.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hollis avoids them all with ease.
Hollis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollis.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollis throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws a head kick but Hollis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hollis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hollis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hollis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Hollis scores with a punch to the head.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Hollis throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Hollis is having none of it.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hollis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hollis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hollis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hollis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Hollis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollis tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hollis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hollis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hollis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hollis sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Hollis is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to take a breather but Hollis is having none of it.
Heath Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hollis manages to get to full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hollis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Heath Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hollis moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hollis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Hollis slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hollis connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Hollis misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Hollis lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Hollis misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Hollis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Hollis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hollis tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hollis can pounce on him.
Hollis throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Hollis tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Hollis counters with a straight right hand.
Hollis lands with a good body shot.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hollis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joe Hollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Smith.
Hollis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Hollis.
Hollis throws a head punch that misses.
Hollis misses with the head strike.
Hollis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollis throws a head punch that misses.
Smith has picked Hollis up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollis gets full guard.
Hollis keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Hollis.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hollis keeps moving.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Hollis has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith trying to control but Hollis is working from the bottom.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hollis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hollis has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hollis is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hollis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hollis!
Joe Hollis is the new lightweight champion!
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