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RDFC 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carson Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilbert Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker staying out of range there.
Walker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Walker - that landed with a thud.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Walker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Walker.
Walker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Good body shot from Walker.
A right handed body shot lands from Walker.
Walker is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walker walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carson Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Rodriguez.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick nicely.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rodriguez! He's out on his feet! Walker rushes in and drops Rodriguez with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carson Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Funk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Dean!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean is looking to land body kicks.
Funk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab from Dean.
Dean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Funk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean fails with the takedown
and Funk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dean is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Funk counters with a stiff right hand.
Anders Funk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Dean.
A head kick misses from Funk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dean shoots in for a double leg but Funk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funk lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean misses with the body kick
enabling Funk to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean misses with a takedown
and Funk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dean looks winded!
Funk lands with a hook. Dean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dean is rocked!
Dean has his takedown stuffed
and Funk counters with a right hand from hell and Dean is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anders Funk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keo Kalanie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hollywood Undead - How We Roll. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keo Kalanie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalanie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson pulls Kalanie into guard.
Henderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Henderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalanie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henderson pushes Kalanie off looking to stand but Kalanie dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson kicks off Kalanie and gets to his feet.
Kalanie throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Henderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalanie tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalanie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Kalanie back into the cage.
Henderson has hold of one of Kalanie's legs. Kalanie is fighting the takedown attempt but Henderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kalanie controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Kalanie wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Kalanie keeps trying to improve his position.
Kalanie looking for a triangle here. Henderson is fighting it but it looks tight! Kalanie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Henderson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keo Kalanie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between OP Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Fortenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OP Neto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, OP Neto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norbert Fortenberry!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neto clinches up with Fortenberry and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortenberry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neto's efforts to push away.
Neto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fortenberry has him pressed against the cage.
Fortenberry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Neto is defending well.
Neto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortenberry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fortenberry wants to take the fight to the mat but Neto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fortenberry sprawls well initially but Neto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fortenberry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neto wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Fortenberry's closed guard. He's half up but Fortenberry has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Fortenberry pivots and extends the arm, Neto falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Fortenberry! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norbert Fortenberry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Natan Ral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natan Ral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White slips a jab and a cross from Ral.
White drops Ral with a beautiful combination! Ral stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - White is looking for the KO!
Ral is rocked!
It looks like Natan Ral has been cut.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Ral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ral throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and White counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Ral has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrick Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrick Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Connor.
It looks like Harrick Lewis has been cut.
Connor lands with a cross.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connor.
Connor staying out of range there.
Lewis takes a swing at Connor's ribcage but misses.
As Lewis looks to move away, Connor throws a big counter combo bu Lewis just gets out of the way.
Connor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis at a distance.
Connor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harrick Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Connor's head back.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Connor ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Connor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Lewis misses.
Connor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Connor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Connor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Connor connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Connor scores with a shot to the body.
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Connor lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up Harrick Lewis's cut even more.
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connor counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Harrick Lewis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Connor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lewis is rocked!
Connor lands a big right hook! Lewis looks hurt but is still standing! Connor lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Lewis falls down and Connor dives in with a huge hammer fist! Lewis's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Connor runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith Connor!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Assassin Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Assassin Sokoudjou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andres Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatmaitan throws a right hand that Sokoudjou ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokoudjou also avoids with ease.
Gatmaitan scores with a body shot.
Gatmaitan misses with a leg kick
and Sokoudjou counters with a left and a right that hurts Gatmaitan! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Sokoudjou jumps into full mount!
Gatmaitan is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sokoudjou postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Gatmaitan out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Sokoudjou goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Assassin Sokoudjou!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ranieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranieri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - Lord give me a Sign. Joe Ranieri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laam OvGod!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Ranieri!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ranieri. Those never looked like landing.
OvGod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ranieri thumps OvGod with a low kick.
Ranieri rushes OvGod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OvGod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OvGod lands an uppercut.
OvGod tries to land knees in the clinch but Ranieri avoids the damage to the body.
OvGod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ranieri.
OvGod lands a nice uppercut.
OvGod missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from OvGod fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OvGod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OvGod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OvGod looking to throw knees to the head but Ranieri is blocking nicely.
Ranieri taking a breather.
OvGod trying to land knees to the body.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ranieri lands with a nice body kick.
Ranieri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from OvGod misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Ranieri.
Ranieri lets loose with a powerful body kick. OvGod will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick from Ranieri.
Ranieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
OvGod appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ranieri tries to keep at a distance but OvGod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ranieri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OvGod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ranieri's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for OvGod.
Ranieri throws a knee to the head but misses.
OvGod missing with knees to the body.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but OvGod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OvGod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OvGod tries to land knees in the clinch but Ranieri avoids the damage to the body.
OvGod lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OvGod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ranieri avoids it.
Ranieri looking to stall.
OvGod misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OvGod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ranieri obliges.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
OvGod misses with a two punch combination.
Ranieri keeps the fight on the outside.
Ranieri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as OvGod is landing a low percentage of strikes.
OvGod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by Ranieri misses
and OvGod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ranieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ranieri swinging wildly here.
Ranieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OvGod eats them both and turns towards Ranieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
OvGod misses the shot to the body.
Ranieri scores with the left hand. OvGod knows he should have avoided that one.
Ranieri moves into range and clinches up with OvGod.
Ranieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OvGod is defending well for now.
Ranieri is trying to break the clinch but OvGod is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OvGod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ranieri backwards.
Ranieri avoids the elbow strike from OvGod, against the cage.
Ranieri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OvGod smiles and moves away.
OvGod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ranieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ranieri has OvGod up against the cage in a clinch.
Ranieri jumps into guard, dragging OvGod to the mat.
Ranieri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OvGod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OvGod wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ranieri's closed guard. He's half up but Ranieri has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ranieri pivots and extends the arm, OvGod falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ranieri! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Ranieri! Joe Ranieri retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Ranieri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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pop
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