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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul von Konkelberries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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255 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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222 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul von Konkelberries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rawls!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Konkelberries looks to land a combination but Rawls avoids it well.
von Konkelberries shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Rawls as von Konkelberries shoots in.
Rawls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and von Konkelberries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like John Rawls has been cut.
von Konkelberries has his takedown stuffed
and Rawls counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul von Konkelberries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawls trying to control the action but von Konkelberries is working from the bottom.
Rawls looking to punish the body of his opponent here but von Konkelberries is avoiding damage well.
von Konkelberries manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rawls's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawls is trying to work for a kimura but von Konkelberries is defending well.
von Konkelberries looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
von Konkelberries tries to get to full guard but Rawls has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Konkelberries is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.
Rawls wants to take a breather but von Konkelberries is having none of it.
von Konkelberries trying to get back to full guard but Rawls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rawls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as von Konkelberries is looking to escape.
Rawls controlling the pace for now.
von Konkelberries keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
von Konkelberries manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rawls is taking a breather. von Konkelberries 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
von Konkelberries actively working from the bottom here.
von Konkelberries slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
von Konkelberries is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawls is aware though and is defending well.
Rawls trying to control but von Konkelberries is working from the bottom.
von Konkelberries looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rawls passes into half guard.
Rawls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
von Konkelberries is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
von Konkelberries is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.
von Konkelberries looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rawls uses his free foot to push down on von Konkelberries's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for von Konkelberries.
Rawls lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Konkelberries is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
von Konkelberries is desperately trying to improve his position but Rawls has a good base and remains in mount.
von Konkelberries is squirming around, avoiding Rawls's attempts to control the action.
von Konkelberries is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rawls raining down shots from the mount!
Rawls tries to control but von Konkelberries wriggling away.
von Konkelberries is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rawls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rawls's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
von Konkelberries throws a right and a left that Rawls avoids nicely.
von Konkelberries scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
von Konkelberries doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rawls decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in von Konkelberries's guard.
von Konkelberries is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
von Konkelberries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rawls advances to half guard.
Rawls wants to stand up but von Konkelberries is controlling the position.
Rawls is looking to take a break and control but von Konkelberries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
von Konkelberries tries to get to full guard but Rawls has control of the leg.
von Konkelberries has a hand on Rawls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rawls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls working the ground and pound effectively.
Rawls tries to control but von Konkelberries wriggling away.
von Konkelberries keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
von Konkelberries sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
von Konkelberries is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.
von Konkelberries looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawls is pressing down on von Konkelberries's thigh, looking to free his foot. von Konkelberries is holding on for now.
von Konkelberries is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawls wants to control but von Konkelberries is keeping him busy.
von Konkelberries tries to roll over but Rawls keeps him under control.
Rawls tries to pass the half guard into mount. von Konkelberries knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rawls is working for a kimura but von Konkelberries is defending it quite comfortably.
von Konkelberries manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Konkelberries looking for a sweep. Not yet von Konkelberries, not yet.
von Konkelberries has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rawls can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rawls decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on von Konkelberries, up you get!
von Konkelberries scores with a one two! Rawls had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
von Konkelberries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rawls counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in von Konkelberries's guard now.
von Konkelberries escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
von Konkelberries is trying to control the position but Rawls postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawls tries to stand but von Konkelberries is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
von Konkelberries looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rawls passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
von Konkelberries gets back to half guard.
von Konkelberries is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawls wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Konkelberries keeps working.
von Konkelberries tries to get to full guard but Rawls has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rawls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rawls's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from von Konkelberries enables Rawls to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. von Konkelberries manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rawls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
von Konkelberries is looking for a triangle but Rawls pushes his legs off easily.
Rawls trying to control the position from guard on top but von Konkelberries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
von Konkelberries keeping moving, preventing Rawls from controlling successfully.
von Konkelberries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
von Konkelberries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls is pushing down on von Konkelberries's leg trying to pass to half guard. von Konkelberries is fighting to maintain full guard but Rawls has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Rawls is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
von Konkelberries regains full guard. Nicely done.
von Konkelberries looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
von Konkelberries looking for a guillotine here but Rawls defends easily.
Rawls gets to his feet. von Konkelberries looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rawls takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Konkelberries has his takedown stuffed
and Rawls counters with a nice double leg into guard.
von Konkelberries wants to sweep but no luck.
von Konkelberries working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rawls has passed into half guard!
von Konkelberries wants to get back to full guard.
von Konkelberries has a hand on Rawls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rawls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
von Konkelberries tries to reverse the position but Rawls maintains control.
Rawls looking to control but von Konkelberries is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Rawls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Konkelberries is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls landing strikes from the mount.
Rawls is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Rawls gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and von Konkelberries counters with a takedown into side control.
von Konkelberries tries for a kimura but Rawls is defending well.
Paul von Konkelberries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawls wants to control but von Konkelberries postures up.
von Konkelberries working the ground and pound.
von Konkelberries looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
von Konkelberries lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rawls down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Konkelberries is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rawls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
von Konkelberries is looking to take a break and control but Rawls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
John Rawls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
von Konkelberries throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by von Konkelberries.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rawls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rawls winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rawls!
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