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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paljas Uneksija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankels comes to the cage accompanied by Dawn....Summer Solstice... . 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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228 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paljas Uneksija!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankels catches Uneksija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frankels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uneksija throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankels counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Frankels ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Frankels.
Frankels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uneksija.
Frankels throws a shot from downtown. Uneksija moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Frankels.
Frankels scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frankels. Uneksija does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uneksija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frankels misses with a hook
enabling Uneksija to counter with a crisp jab.
Uneksija blocks the body kick.
Uneksija slips under a jab from Frankels.
Uneksija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uneksija jabs at Frankels's body.
Uneksija lands a jab to Frankels's midsection.
Frankels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uneksija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija moves out of range as Frankels strikes.
Frankels scores with a head kick. Uneksija tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Uneksija swings widly with a right hand
and Frankels counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Uneksija!
Frankels scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uneksija takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frankels working the head and body with strikes.
Frankels taking a breather here.
Frankels lands a decent elbow from side control.
Frankels landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frankels working the ground and pound but Uneksija is defending the strikes.
Uneksija really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frankels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frankels trying to control the position but Uneksija is working away.
Uneksija is trying to escape the position but Frankels is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uneksija can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frankels has knee on belly momentarily but Uneksija bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Frankels slips a nice elbow through Uneksija's hands, connecting with Uneksija's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frankels 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.
Frankels winds up and cracks Uneksija with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uneksija is refusing to be controlled, as Frankels sits in half guard.
Frankels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uneksija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frankels.
Uneksija on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frankels throwing shots but Uneksija is blocking nicely.
Frankels sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Uneksija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frankels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels wants to control but Uneksija is keeping him busy.
Uneksija is looking to improve his position.
Frankels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uneksija's head.
Frankels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frankels slips a nice elbow through Uneksija's hands, connecting with Uneksija's forehead.
Uneksija taking some punishment here, with Frankels in his half guard.
Frankels controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocket Bob Frankels dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frankels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uneksija. That did some damage!
Frankels digs a good hook to Uneksija's body.
Uneksija misses with a two punch combination.
Uneksija takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocket Bob Frankels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uneksija is able to avoid easily.
Uneksija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frankels throws a lazy body kick
and Uneksija counters with a nice body shot.
Frankels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uneksija avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uneksija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frankels connects with a body shot.
Uneksija swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frankels was well out of range. Poor timing from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankels counters with an outside leg kick.
Frankels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Uneksija misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frankels.
Frankels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frankels thuds his shin into the meat of Uneksija's side.
Uneksija is breathing heavily.
Frankels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uneksija slips under a jab from Frankels.
Frankels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uneksija's head.
Uneksija uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frankels.
Frankels throws a low kick but Uneksija moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Uneksija on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frankels wants to land a leg kick but Uneksija is out of range.
Frankels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankels moves away.
Frankels misses with a hook
and Uneksija counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Frankels.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Uneksija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frankels throws out the jab.
Frankels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uneksija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frankels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uneksija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels lands a leg kick that knocks Uneksija off balance momentarily.
Frankels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frankels throws a leg kick which misses Uneksija's front leg but catches the back leg as Uneksija tries to avoid it.
Frankels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uneksija can do to turn this around?
Uneksija walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uneksija takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frankels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uneksija slips under a jab.
Frankels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frankels throws a front kick that sends Uneksija stumbling back into the cage.
Frankels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Frankels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uneksija back to the cage. Frankels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Frankels. That's going to slow Uneksija down.
Frankels tries to bum rush Uneksija with a series of wild strikes but Uneksija uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uneksija's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankels moves away.
Frankels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uneksija will feel that in the morning.
Uneksija takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frankels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Frankels attempts a counter takedown but Uneksija avoids it well and moves away.
Frankels avoids the body shot from Uneksija.
Good leg kick by Frankels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frankels lands a leg kick that knocks Uneksija off balance momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frankels.
Frankels throws a jab but it's blocked by Uneksija.
Frankels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frankels lands a head kick. Uneksija smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocket Bob Frankels dominated that second round.
That's time! Frankels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frankels lands a jab to the head.
Uneksija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frankels tests Uneksija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frankels misses with a low kick as Uneksija jumps back.
Uneksija on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uneksija is rocked!
Frankels throws an off balance right hand
and Uneksija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Frankels misses with a leg kick
and Uneksija counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankels moves away from the strike by Uneksija.
Uneksija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frankels thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Frankels.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uneksija moves away.
Uneksija misses with a body shot.
Frankels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Frankels finds it's way through Uneksija's defenses.
Uneksija slips under a jab.
Uneksija throws out a counter right but Frankels avoids it with no problem.
Uneksija has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frankels.
Frankels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frankels tests Uneksija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frankels has his takedown stuffed
and Uneksija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frankels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frankels.
Frankels looks to land a left hand but Uneksija moved out of range nicely.
Uneksija thuds a left hand into Frankels's body.
Frankels motions for Uneksija to come forward. Frankels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frankels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uneksija on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uneksija misses with a jab to the body
and Frankels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frankels lands a really nice looking cross but Uneksija seems unphased.
Uneksija misses with a hook. Frankels ducked under it nicely.
Frankels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uneksija has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frankels.
Frankels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uneksija if he has to take too many more of those.
Uneksija on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uneksija takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uneksija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uneksija takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Uneksija misses.
Frankels just misses with a punch to the body.
Uneksija missing with a left hand there. Frankels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frankels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uneksija looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the body.
Frankels scores with a kick to the body.
Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frankels.
Crunch! Frankels slams his shin into Uneksija's torso.
Uneksija ducks right into an uppercut from Frankels.
Frankels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frankels scores with a body shot.
Uneksija defending well as Frankels loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankels is looking to land body kicks.
Uneksija staying out of range there.
Uneksija blocks a head kick by Frankels.
Frankels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uneksija has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frankels closes the distance and clinches up with Uneksija, looking for a takedown. Frankels pushes Uneksija against the cage but Uneksija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uneksija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frankels connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Frankels tenderised Uneksija's leg. Uneksija is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Frankels misses
and Uneksija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uneksija stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uneksija wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocket Bob Frankels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankels throws a sloppy head kick and Uneksija moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocket Bob Frankels clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Uneksija misses.
Frankels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uneksija takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uneksija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uneksija walks into a straight right hand from Frankels.
A jab from Uneksija misses.
A jab lands there for Frankels.
Uneksija fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frankels scoring well with a low kick there.
Frankels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uneksija takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uneksija is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels scores with a leg kick.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frankels. Uneksija shrugs it off though.
Frankels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uneksija on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frankels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uneksija.
Frankels looks to score with a jab to the body but Uneksija is just out of range.
Frankels throws a lazy right hand but Uneksija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uneksija takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frankels throws a leg kick
and Uneksija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Frankels.
Uneksija looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankels throws a lazy uppercut
and Frankels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uneksija has time to react.
Frankels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frankels shoots in and bounces Uneksija off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Frankels wants to control from the top but Uneksija keeps moving.
Frankels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frankels advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija is not content to let Frankels control the position.
Uneksija defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Uneksija's face as Frankels controls the position.
Frankels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uneksija keeps working.
Frankels misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uneksija takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Uneksija takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frankels looks up at the clock and then as Uneksija takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Frankels smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Uneksija is still in real trouble! Can Frankels finish him?
Frankels in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Uneksija looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Frankels turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rocket Bob Frankels, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Paljas Uneksija was interviewed post fight and said 'It's hard to come up with a gameplan when the skill difference is this big. Oh well maybe later when the skills get more even I get to revenge this one.'.
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