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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 960 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Alois Vrana (ranked 142 p4p, 160 weight class). Clinch King Smash Machine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
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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 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine dives in and scores a takedown into Vrana's guard.
Smash Machine is standing up over Vrana. Vrana looks to escape but Smash Machine dives into side control.
Vrana wants to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smash Machine wants to control but Vrana is keeping him busy.
Vrana is pushing Smash Machine's head away, looking to escape. Smash Machine manages to hold on to the position though.
Smash Machine is looking to take a break and control but Vrana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine prevents Vrana from escaping the position.
Smash Machine staying calm.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smash Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smash Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vrana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vrana is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smash Machine is controlling him well.
Vrana explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrana circles away.
Smash Machine thuds a left hand into Vrana's body.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Vrana, looking for a takedown. Smash Machine pushes Vrana against the cage but Vrana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alois Vrana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vrana's half guard.
Smash Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrana is trying to stand back up but Smash Machine is controlling him
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vrana defends it well.
Smash Machine tries to pass to full mount but Vrana defends it.
Smash Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Vrana defends the submission attempt.
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.
Vrana is trying to stand back up but Smash Machine is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vrana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smash Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vrana sees it coming and defends easily.
Smash Machine is keen to just control but Vrana is a slippery customer.
Vrana is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vrana enables Smash Machine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vrana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vrana is looking to stand up but Smash Machine isn't so interested in that idea.
Smash Machine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vrana wants to get back to his feet but Smash Machine passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Vrana misses.
Smash Machine misses with a left hand
and Vrana makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smash Machine really felt that one!
Smash Machine is looking to slow Vrana down with leg kicks.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Vrana lands the left hand.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vrana to counter with a crisp jab.
Smash Machine moves out of range as Vrana throws a body kick.
Vrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrana circles away.
Vrana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smash Machine's head backwards.
Smash Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smash Machine moves into range and clinches up with Vrana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Vrana.
Smash Machine is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Vrana.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
Smash Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smash Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Vrana misses.
Vrana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vrana motions for Smash Machine to come forward. Vrana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vrana walks into a jab.
Vrana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vrana wants to clinch up but Smash Machine keeps it at a distance.
Vrana throws a hook but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut.
Smash Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Smash Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smash Machine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vrana.
Smash Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vrana sprawls well initially but Smash Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smash Machine stops Vrana from getting back to his feet.
Vrana kicks off Smash Machine and gets to his feet.
Vrana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smash Machine, pushing him back against the cage.
Vrana pushes Smash Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana scores with a hook to the body.
Smash Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smash Machine can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine manages to break the clinch.
Vrana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smash Machine on the side of the head.
Smash Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrana lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Smash Machine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smash Machine scores with a spinning back kick!
Vrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smash Machine feints and as Vrana raises his hands in defense, Smash Machine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smash Machine won't allow Vrana to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine wants to pass the guard but Vrana is keeping the position.
Smash Machine throws a strike but Vrana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smash Machine, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vrana stuffs the takedown attempt from Smash Machine. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Vrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smash Machine tests Vrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smash Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Vrana gets double underhooks and turns Smash Machine into the cage.
Vrana is trying to stall.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine lands a takedown into guard.
Smash Machine controlling from the top position.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Vrana keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vrana cracks Smash Machine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smash Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck for Smash Machine with that takedown attempt.
Vrana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smash Machine moves out of range as Vrana strikes.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine looks to land a right hand but Vrana moved out of range.
Vrana rushes Smash Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana lands a hook that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine lands an elbow that stopped Vrana in his tracks for a moment.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash Machine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrana has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Vrana.
Smash Machine avoiding damage as Vrana throws knees to the body.
Smash Machine gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smash Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smash Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Vrana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vrana is trying to stand up here but Smash Machine is controlling him well.
Vrana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine prevents Vrana from standing back up.
Smash Machine is working for a kimura but Vrana is defending it quite comfortably.
Vrana has one foot on Smash Machine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine moves into the clinch.
Smash Machine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vrana walks away with a smile on his face. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vrana digs a good hook to Smash Machine's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Smash Machine moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Vrana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vrana.
Vrana gets caught napping as Smash Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Vrana manages to retain guard.
Vrana pushes Smash Machine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vrana gets caught napping as Smash Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Vrana manages to retain guard.
Vrana manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrana throws an overhand right that lands on Smash Machine's shoulder, as Smash Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Smash Machine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vrana in his tracks.
Smash Machine looks for a takedown but Vrana sprawls well.
Vrana looks to land a body kick but Smash Machine moved away.
Vrana misses with a hook.
Smash Machine avoids the head kick by Vrana.
Alois Vrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vrana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vrana throws a big shot that misses.
Smash Machine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vrana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vrana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vrana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vrana's half guard.
Vrana pushes Smash Machine off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Vrana.
Smash Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vrana throws an overhand right that lands on Smash Machine's shoulder, as Smash Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Vrana blocks a head kick by Smash Machine.
Vrana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smash Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vrana defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrana 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana!
Clinch King Smash Machine was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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