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LACF 24 Vanity Kills PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Melton Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Jr has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Gailfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Melton Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gailfus fails with the takedown.
Gailfus wants to clinch but Melton Jr slips to the side
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gailfus throws a sloppy body shot
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gailfus darts in trying to clinch
and Gailfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gailfus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gailfus is defended easily by Melton Jr.
Melton Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gailfus throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus misses with a combination
and Melton Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gailfus tries a low kick but Melton Jr avoids it.
Gailfus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gailfus throws an off balance right hand
and Melton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melton Jr blocks a head kick by Gailfus.
Gailfus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Melton Jr. No joy for Gailfus on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gailfus throws a head kick that misses.
Gailfus swings widly with a right hand
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus wants to clinch but Melton Jr slips to the side
and Melton Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Melton Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gailfus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gailfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gailfus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melton Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gailfus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Gailfus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melton Jr tries to score with a low kick but Gailfus moves his leg out of the way.
Gailfus wants to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gailfus tries to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Gailfus shoots in but Melton Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gailfus darts in trying to clinch
and Melton Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gailfus is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melton Jr connects with a body shot.
Gailfus throws a lazy head kick
and Melton Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Gailfus wants to clinch but Melton Jr slips to the side
and Melton Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gailfus misses with a combination
and Melton Jr counters with a left to the body.
Gailfus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gailfus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melton Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Melton Jr misses with a leg kick.
Melton Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Melton Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Melton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mike Melton Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melton Jr jabs at Gailfus's body.
Gailfus misses with a combination
letting Melton Jr counter with a right hand.
Gailfus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gailfus tries to clinch up
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Melton Jr scores with a body shot.
Gailfus misses the body punch
and Melton Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mike Melton Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Melton Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Melton Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gailfus rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Melton Jr.
Gailfus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melton Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gailfus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Gailfus.
Gailfus shoots for a double leg takedown but Melton Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Gailfus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeff Gailfus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gailfus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Melton Jr scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Melton Jr coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr throws a leg kick but Gailfus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gailfus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melton Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melton Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Melton Jr throws a shot to the body.
Gailfus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melton Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gailfus. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton Jr jabs Gailfus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melton Jr lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Melton Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Melton Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gailfus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gailfus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Melton Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melton Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melton Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gailfus is defended easily by Melton Jr.
Gailfus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gailfus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melton Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr lunges at Gailfus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gailfus's hand.
Melton Jr thuds a left hand into Gailfus's body.
Gailfus darts in trying to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gailfus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gailfus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Melton Jr counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Melton Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gailfus tries to clinch but Melton Jr moves away
and Melton Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Melton Jr throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Melton Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gailfus doesn't seem phased though.
Melton Jr works the jab nicely.
Melton Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gailfus wants to clinch but Melton Jr slips to the side
and Melton Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gailfus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Gailfus falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Melton Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Melton Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gailfus at a distance.
Gailfus looks to clinch
and Melton Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gailfus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Melton Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gailfus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Melton Jr - just one landing.
Melton Jr thuds a left hand into Gailfus's body.
Nice body punch from Melton Jr.
Melton Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Melton Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gailfus moves to clinch but Melton Jr breaks away
and Gailfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gailfus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Melton Jr counters with a left to the body.
Melton Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gailfus tries to clinch up
and Melton Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton Jr jabs at Gailfus's body.
Gailfus wants to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melton Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melton Jr digs a good hook to Gailfus's body.
Gailfus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melton Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gailfus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Mike Melton Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gailfus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr thuds a left hand into Gailfus's body.
Melton Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Gailfus checks a leg kick nicely.
Gailfus misses with a double jab
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Melton Jr digs a good hook to Gailfus's body.
Melton Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gailfus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gailfus tries for a takedown but Melton Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeff Gailfus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gailfus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Melton Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melton Jr 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Melton Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuco Salamanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo CroCop (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 light heavyweight 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, Tuco Salamanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo CroCop!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CroCop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
CroCop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
CroCop misses with the combination.
Salamanca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from CroCop.
An inside leg kick from CroCop misses.
No joy there for Salamanca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by CroCop.
Salamanca avoids a kick to the body.
CroCop wants to land a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range.
CroCop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salamanca avoids the head kick by CroCop.
Salamanca bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Salamanca tries for a kimura but CroCop is defending well.
CroCop defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCop is trying to improve his position.
Salamanca cracks CroCop with a big right hand but CroCop just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Salamanca working the ground and pound from side control.
Salamanca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CroCop knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salamanca has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for CroCop!
Salamanca with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Salamanca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca working for a guillotine from mount but CroCop is in no mood to give up.
CroCop is squirming around, avoiding Salamanca's attempts to control the action.
CroCop avoids a series of strikes thrown by Salamanca.
Salamanca working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Salamanca wants to take CroCop's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CroCop is squirming around, avoiding Salamanca's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salamanca with the ground and pound from mount.
Salamanca is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but CroCop is surviving well by controlling Salamanca's body position as best he can.
Salamanca raining down shots from the mount!
CroCop looks gassed!
Salamanca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CroCop is looking to escape.
Salamanca takes CroCop's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCop is trying to remain composed but Salamanca is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
CroCop is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Salamanca off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Salamanca punishes CroCop with strikes from the back mount.
Salamanca is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. CroCop knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften CroCop for a finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CroCop preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salamanca.
CroCop is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Salamanca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salamanca slips a straight right by CroCop.
CroCop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
CroCop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salamanca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Salamanca wants to work for an arm triangle but CroCop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salamanca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but CroCop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salamanca is taking a breather. CroCop says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salamanca seems to be looking for submissions.
CroCop is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca wants to control but CroCop is keeping him busy.
Salamanca 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.
CroCop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salamanca trying to control the action but CroCop is working from the bottom.
CroCop wants to get back to his feet.
Salamanca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
CroCop is trying to stand back up but Salamanca is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca wants to work for an arm triangle but CroCop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salamanca winds up and cracks CroCop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Salamanca lands with a punch from half guard.
CroCop won't allow Salamanca to pass to mount.
CroCop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salamanca scores with a couple of nice shots.
Salamanca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but CroCop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salamanca lands a nice short elbow.
Salamanca is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! CroCop is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tuco Salamanca!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Kechman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lennox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If You Want Blood - AC/DC. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikola Kechman!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox with a poor takedown
and Kechman counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Larry Lennox has been cut.
Kechman throws a sloppy head kick and Lennox moves out of range easily.
Kechman misses with a body kick.
Lennox shoots in for a takedown but Kechman shows good takedown defense.
Lennox misses with a takedown attempt - Kechman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Lennox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox throws a series of punches but Kechman avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kechman!
Lennox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lennox showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Lennox seems content to control.
Lennox passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennox with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox looking to secure an arm triangle but Kechman defends it well.
Kechman tries to lock up and control but Lennox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lennox thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lennox content just to control the position here.
Lennox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lennox controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kechman for as long as he can get away with.
Kechman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lennox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kechman tries to hold on but Lennox pushes him away.
Kechman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lennox.
Lennox controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kechman is looking to escape.
Kechman is desperately trying to improve his position but Lennox has a good base and remains in mount.
Lennox controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kechman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kechman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lennox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox working the head and body with strikes.
Lennox moves into full mount!
Lennox lands with some strikes.
Lennox controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lennox goes for an armbar but Kechman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kechman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Lennox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Lennox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kechman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lennox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lennox won't allow Kechman to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kechman is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lennox is pulling down on Kechman's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Larry Lennox.
Kechman tries to sprawl but Lennox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lennox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kechman!
Lennox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lennox controlling his opponent.
Lennox looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lennox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kechman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lennox.
Lennox content just to control the position here.
Kechman tries to lock up and control but Lennox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox looking to control and managing it successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lennox looking for a guillotine from mount but Kechman is having none of it.
Lennox trying to control but Kechman is having none of it.
Kechman working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox controlling the position easily from mount.
Lennox working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kechman turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lennox off and cradles Kechman's limp body as Lennox celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Larry Lennox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Higgins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Kittman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kittman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Higgins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kittman circles away.
Higgins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kittman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kittman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Higgins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins gets the takedown into side control.
Higgins lands some shots froms side control.
Higgins cracks Kittman with a big right hand but Kittman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Max Kittman has been cut.
Kittman is looking for a sweep.
Kittman can't do much from the bottom here.
Higgins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Higgins looks up at the clock and then as Kittman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Higgins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That has opened up Max Kittman's cut even more.
Kittman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higgins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins cracks Kittman with a big elbow.
Higgins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kittman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kittman is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins landing a few strikes.
Kittman is rocked!
Max Kittman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Max Kittman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Higgins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ginokai Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. Sergio Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginokai Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Gi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Kai Gi is looking to clinch.
Kai Gi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kai Gi working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Kai Gi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kai Gi working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez wants to stand but Kai Gi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kai Gi is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Gi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hernandez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kai Gi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hernandez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sergio Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madara Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ness Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Madara Uchiha has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Madara Uchiha seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good low kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Madara Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ness Webster!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha cracks a nice hook into Webster's ribs.
Uchiha looks to land a right hand but Webster moved out of range.
Uchiha lands with a straight right. Webster didn't see that one coming.
Uchiha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uchiha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Webster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Webster shoots in for a double leg but Uchiha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Uchiha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uchiha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uchiha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Webster backs up against the cage.
Uchiha lands with an overhand left.
Webster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uchiha tries a head kick but it misses.
Uchiha looks to land a combination. Webster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Uchiha thuds his right hand into Webster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uchiha as he avoids it easily.
Madara Uchiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ness Webster.
Webster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Uchiha finds it's way through Webster's defenses.
Uchiha stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Uchiha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Webster under the eye.
Webster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uchiha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Webster somewhat.
Uchiha connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Uchiha misses.
Uchiha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uchiha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webster.
Uchiha throws a series of punches but Webster moves out of range.
Webster slips a straight right by Uchiha.
Uchiha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uchiha clobbers Webster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uchiha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uchiha is looking to slow Webster down with leg kicks.
Uchiha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Uchiha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Uchiha stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uchiha.
Webster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uchiha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Webster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uchiha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uchiha lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Webster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Uchiha is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Webster is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Uchiha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Uchiha!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Webster is on top in guard.
Webster wants to control from the top but Uchiha keeps moving.
Uchiha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webster.
Webster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uchiha is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Webster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha wants to get back to his feet but Webster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Webster postures up in Uchiha's guard and throws a big left but Uchiha blocks it.
Webster looking to pass the guard.
Webster pushing down on Uchiha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Webster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uchiha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Webster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt - Uchiha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Webster has a takedown stuffed.
Webster looks gassed!
Uchiha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Webster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha leaves Webster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uchiha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uchiha scores with a spinning back kick!
Uchiha scoring well with a low kick there.
Uchiha jabs Webster right on the nose. Webster blinks but takes it well.
Uchiha works over Webster's head and body with a nice combination.
Webster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Uchiha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Webster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uchiha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uchiha lands a jab.
Uchiha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchiha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Webster is out of range.
Webster ducks right into an uppercut from Uchiha.
Webster shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madara Uchiha dominated that round.
That's time! Uchiha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uchiha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Webster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uchiha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Uchiha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Madara Uchiha is winning the standup battle so far.
Uchiha lands with a shot to the body.
Webster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uchiha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webster.
Webster tries to move into range but Uchiha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uchiha connects with a jab.
Uchiha stuns Webster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Webster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uchiha.
Uchiha scores with a shot to the body.
Uchiha throws a series of punches but Webster moves out of range.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Webster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Webster is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Uchiha scores with a four punch combination!
Webster shoots for a double leg takedown but Uchiha sprawls well. He's pushed Webster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Madara Uchiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ness Webster.
Webster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Uchiha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Uchiha pushes Webster away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Webster gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Webster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Uchiha, who protects the arm well.
Uchiha pushes Webster away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Webster gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Webster is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Uchiha looks calm but he's in trouble here. Webster gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Uchiha is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Webster lets go of the hold and Uchiha can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ness Webster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Vasyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasyl is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Life Be Like- by GRITS. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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183 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Vasyl!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasyl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasyl's head.
Vasyl misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasyl won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson prevents Vasyl from improving his position.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasyl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vasyl.
Vasyl looks to move to half guard but instead Watson has passed into mount! Damn!
Watson blocks Vasyl's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Watson with a couple of short strikes.
Vasyl really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Watson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vasyl is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vasyl taking shots to the head.
Vasyl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Watson dominating with strikes here.
Vasyl is rocked!
Vasyl is working to get back to half guard.
Vasyl is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Watson postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Vasyl is out cold - huge knockout for Watson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Watson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Thurgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Maggio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maggio has chosen Speak Softly Love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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183 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Thurgood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Maggio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maggio scores with a nice body kick.
Maggio scores with a hook.
Maggio swings widly with a right hand
and Thurgood counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Tony Maggio has been cut.
Maggio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maggio misses with a right hand
and Thurgood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thurgood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maggio.
Maggio looks to land a left hand but Thurgood moved out of range nicely.
Maggio wants to clinch
and Thurgood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maggio throws a poor cross that misses
and Thurgood counters with a one-two to the body.
Maggio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thurgood counters with a good low kick that Maggio was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maggio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maggio throws a sloppy head kick
and Thurgood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Maggio misses
and Thurgood counters with a right hand to the body.
Thurgood blocks a head kick by Maggio.
Maggio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maggio moves in looking to clinch but Thurgood pushes him off.
Maggio ducks under a wild hook from Thurgood.
Maggio tries to clinch but Thurgood moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maggio misses with a low kick.
Maggio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thurgood counters with a right hand to the body.
Maggio misses with an uppercut
and Thurgood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maggio looks gassed!
A low kick from Maggio is predictable there
and Thurgood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tony Maggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maggio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thurgood on the side of the head.
Maggio looks to throw a body kick
and Thurgood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maggio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thurgood counters with a big right hand! Oh Maggio is in trouble here! Thurgood follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabe Thurgood!
Gabe Thurgood retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paddy O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary comes to the cage accompanied by one day like this. 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
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy O Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Leary closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tucker quickly recovers to half guard.
Tucker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O Leary is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
O Leary sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tucker defending well though.
Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Leary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Leary seems to be looking for submissions.
Tucker pushes O Leary off but O Leary dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Leary scoring with punches and elbows.
O Leary misses with the ground and pound.
Tucker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, O Leary asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tucker is avoiding damage well.
Tucker is looking to get back to his feet here but O Leary is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tucker's back.
O Leary has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tucker has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
O Leary is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tucker. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
O Leary is throwing shots to the body but Tucker manages to wriggle free. O Leary pounces on him again and ends up in Tucker's guard.
O Leary controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Leary postures up and lands a big shot to Tucker's brow.
O Leary thows a big elbow that misses.
Tucker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Leary keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.
O Leary makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
O Leary trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Leary keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Leary won't allow Tucker to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Leary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker is keeping the position for now.
O Leary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tucker being controlled here, momentarily.
Tucker is looking to stand up but O Leary isn't so interested in that idea.
O Leary controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing O Leary from controlling successfully.
Paddy O Leary has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tucker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Leary counters with a shoot takedown. Tucker fights it but they end up in guard.
Tucker keeping full guard, as O Leary tries to pass.
Tucker wants to stand but O Leary is controlling the position.
O Leary working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Tucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Leary is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Leary dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Leary darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tucker 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.
Tucker thows a leg kick but O Leary checks it
and O Leary counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Leary lands with a right hand.
O Leary paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker closes the distance but O Leary moves to the side
and O Leary counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at O Leary to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker closes the distance but O Leary moves to the side
and O Leary moves into the clinch.
Tucker wants to stall.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
O Leary landing knees to the body.
O Leary has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tucker regains guard immediately.
O Leary passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
O Leary slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary lands a nice forearm strike.
Tucker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
O Leary trying to control the position but Tucker is working away.
O Leary goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tucker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Leary's guard! Nice work there by Tucker!
O Leary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tucker's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Leary scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tucker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Leary with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Leary wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
O Leary content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
O Leary is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Leary wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Tucker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Tucker wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on O Leary's hips, looking to push off. But O Leary grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Tucker screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Paddy O Leary!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kalyagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kalyagin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Show Me Your Genitals. Bone has chosen Somebody's gonna get it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Kalyagin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tee Bone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalyagin's head.
Bone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalyagin scores with a jab to the head.
Bone fails with the takedown
enabling Kalyagin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bone fails with the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a straight right hand.
Konstantin Kalyagin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Bone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone gets a takedown into half guard.
Bone is looking for a kimura but Kalyagin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalyagin is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kalyagin is defending against the submission attempts here by Bone.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalyagin keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone trying to pass the guard but Kalyagin defending well.
Bone is looking for a kimura but Kalyagin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage.
Bone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalyagin is looking to improve his position.
Bone seems to be working for a kimura but Kalyagin defends the submission attempt.
Kalyagin trying to control but Bone postures up.
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.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Kalyagin is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bone in particular looking to stall.
Kalyagin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bone is working for a kimura but Kalyagin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kalyagin is pressing down on Bone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kalyagin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Kalyagin is keeping the position.
Bone passes Kalyagin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kalyagin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalyagin, not yet.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalyagin is retaining full guard.
Bone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kalyagin's guard.
Kalyagin is looking to improve his position.
Bone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kalyagin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bone won't allow Kalyagin to sweep him here.
Kalyagin is breathing heavily.
Kalyagin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bone's guard.
Bone wants to sweep here but Kalyagin controlling him for the moment.
Bone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.
Bone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalyagin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalyagin trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.
Kalyagin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalyagin wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone has his foot on Kalyagin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalyagin works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konstantin Kalyagin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kalyagin counter with a right hand.
Kalyagin scores with a kick to the body.
Kalyagin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalyagin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konstantin Kalyagin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Bone.
Bone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalyagin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalyagin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalyagin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalyagin counters with a series of strikes. Bone will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalyagin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalyagin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a nice body kick.
Tee Bone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalyagin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalyagin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone fails with the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a big head kick but Bone shrugs it off.
Bone takes one to the chin there.
Bone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalyagin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone misses with a double jab
and Kalyagin counters with a big head kick but Bone shrugs it off.
Bone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalyagin keeps Bone at a distance using the push kick.
Bone tries to clinch up
and Kalyagin counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin connects with a body shot that sends Bone's belly button to the back.
Bone fails to land the takedown.
Kalyagin throws a head kick that misses.
Tee Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone misses with a takedown
and Kalyagin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bone misses with a kick to the body
and Kalyagin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bone's knee momentarily.
Kalyagin scores with a kick to the body.
Konstantin Kalyagin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bone with a poor takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a nice leg kick.
Kalyagin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bone on the side of the head.
Kalyagin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bone with a poor takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a leg kick.
Bone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalyagin, right into the meat.
Kalyagin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalyagin misses with a few strikes there.
Kalyagin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
Bone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalyagin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bone has his takedown stuffed
and Kalyagin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bone's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kalyagin dominated that second 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.
Bone with a poor takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalyagin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bone's knee momentarily.
Kalyagin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kalyagin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bone walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalyagin.
Bone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalyagin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalyagin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kalyagin.
Bone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kalyagin.
Bone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalyagin. Kalyagin obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bone tries for a takedown but Kalyagin circles away easily
and Kalyagin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konstantin Kalyagin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Bone.
Bone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalyagin looks to land a combination but Bone avoids it well.
Bone shoots in but no luck this time.
Bone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kalyagin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bone's head backwards.
Bone with a poor takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalyagin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalyagin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bone can do to turn this around?
Kalyagin stuns Bone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kalyagin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalyagin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalyagin wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalyagin lands a leg kick that knocks Bone off balance momentarily.
Bone tries to clinch up
and Kalyagin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalyagin. That's going to slow Bone down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kalyagin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalyagin, right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Kalyagin.
Bone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin stuns Bone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalyagin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bone.
Bone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalyagin but Kalyagin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalyagin cracks Bone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalyagin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bone's knee momentarily.
Bone with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kalyagin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bone misses with a shot to the body
letting Kalyagin counter with a right hand.
Kalyagin throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kalyagin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bone thinking.
Danga de danga de dang - Kalyagin scores with a four punch combination!
Bone misses with a takedown
letting Kalyagin counter with a right hand.
Kalyagin lands with a cross.
Bone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalyagin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bone backs up against the cage.
Kalyagin stuffs the takedown attempt from Bone. Bone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalyagin works over Bone's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalyagin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kalyagin clearly takes 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.
Kalyagin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bone fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bone slips a jab and a cross from Kalyagin.
Bone tries for a takedown but Kalyagin circles away easily
and Kalyagin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Konstantin Kalyagin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Bone.
Bone walks into a left hand.
Bone has his takedown stuffed
and Kalyagin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalyagin lands a jab to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bone has a takedown stuffed.
Bone with a poor takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Kalyagin.
Bone fails with the takedown
letting Kalyagin counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalyagin.
Bone shoots and misses
and Kalyagin counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalyagin connects with a crisp jab.
Bone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalyagin counters with a solid body kick.
Kalyagin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone shoots in but Kalyagin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalyagin lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalyagin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Konstantin Kalyagin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalyagin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bone misses with a body punch
letting Kalyagin counter with a right hand.
Bone fails with the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a low kick, right behind Bone 's knee.
Bone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalyagin counters with a good low kick that Bone was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with an outside leg kick.
Bone with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kalyagin to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Kalyagin lands.
Kalyagin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalyagin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Bone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Kalyagin as Bone shoots in.
Kalyagin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bone on the side of the head.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalyagin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kalyagin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bone will feel that in the morning.
Kalyagin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bone. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalyagin lands with an overhand left.
Bone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalyagin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bone somewhat.
Kalyagin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalyagin as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone with a poor takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalyagin thuds a left hand into Bone's body.
Kalyagin scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kalyagin had his way with Tee Bone in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kalyagin's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalyagin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bone dives in and grabs Kalyagin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalyagin pushes down on Bone's head and hops out.
Kalyagin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bone throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalyagin counters with a leg kick.
Bone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a nice kick to the body.
A left and a right from Bone both land. Nice combination.
Kalyagin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bone takes one to the chin there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kalyagin cracks Bone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Kalyagin lands but Bone takes it in his stride.
Bone is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone shoots and misses
and Kalyagin counters with an outside leg kick.
Konstantin Kalyagin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Bone.
Kalyagin connects with a body shot that sends Bone's belly button to the back.
Kalyagin scores with a punch to the head.
Kalyagin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kalyagin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Kalyagin.
Bone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalyagin, as that shot connected.
Bone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a leg kick.
Bone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalyagin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bone with a poor takedown
letting Kalyagin counter with a right hand.
Kalyagin scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Kalyagin.
Kalyagin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bone's head.
Tee Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bone misses with an uppercut
and Kalyagin counters with a big head kick but Bone shrugs it off.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but Kalyagin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bone avoids a kick to the body.
Bone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kalyagin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bone is one step ahead there.
Bone drops back looking for a leg! Kalyagin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalyagin manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into Kalyagin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
Bone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kalyagin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kalyagin has escaped and now he's on top!
Kalyagin wants to pass the guard but Bone is keeping the position.
Konstantin Kalyagin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet.
Kalyagin wants to stand but Bone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kalyagin has picked Bone up and slammed him! Bone can't keep hold of the triangle and Kalyagin manages to pass to side control!
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalyagin decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalyagin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt - Kalyagin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kalyagin scores with the left hand. Bone knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Kalyagin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalyagin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:43
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:42
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kalyagin!
Konstantin Kalyagin retains his light heavyweight title!
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