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KONFLIKT 12 - Carnage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rainier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Whoopin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Rainier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Whoopin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoopin fails to land the takedown.
Whoopin throws a series of punches but Rainier moves out of range.
Rainier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whoopin's calf.
Rainier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whoopin is rocked!
It looks like Jake Whoopin has been cut.
Rainier lands with a big right hook that stumbles Whoopin - he's out on his feet here! Rainier follows up with another monster hook that separates Whoopin from consciousness! Whoopin falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rainier stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Rainier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Kickass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevo Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Kickass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stevo Stone!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Kickass could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stone looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kickass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Kickass fails to land with a series of punches.
Kickass shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kickass decides to return to a standing position.
Kickass drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone can't keep his opponent in guard - Kickass advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kickass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stone defends it well.
It looks like Kickass is going to stand back up.
Kickass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stone is just riding it out for now. Kickass eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stone keeping full guard, as Kickass tries to pass.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kickass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Kickass pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kickass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone trying to hold on to Kickass's head to control him but Kickass postures up.
Kickass seems to be working for a kimura but Stone defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kickass tries to pass to full mount but Stone defends it.
Kickass working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stone's thigh. Stone counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kickass stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
Stone is trying to keep Kickass in close.
Kickass tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Kickass is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kickass feints and as Stone raises his hands in defense, Kickass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kickass slips nicely into half guard.
Kickass is trying for a kimura here. Stone looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kickass wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Kickass!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Foster Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and S Chamberlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster Sullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Foster Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, S Chamberlain!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chamberlain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sullivan swivels and escapes.
Sullivan rushes Chamberlain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chamberlain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sullivan decides to pull guard.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Chamberlain from controlling successfully.
Sullivan has his feet on Chamberlain's thighs here. He's pushed Chamberlain off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chamberlain screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Foster Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Dunozo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Dunozo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chris Partlow enters the cage!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Dunozo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Partlow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partlow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunozo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partlow jabs at Dunozo's body.
Partlow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partlow fails to land with a series of punches.
Partlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunozo fails with a takedown attempt.
Partlow throws a head kick but Dunozo moves out of range.
Dunozo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Partlow swivels and escapes.
Randy Dunozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunozo shoots for a double leg takedown but Partlow sprawls well. He's pushed Dunozo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Dunozo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunozo is breathing heavily.
Dunozo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Partlow but Partlow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dunozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dunozo throws a lazy head kick
and Partlow counters with a monster head kick that knocks Dunozo out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Partlow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Tapinator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Tapinator is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Tapinator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Masters!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tapinator throws a big shot that misses.
Masters rushes Tapinator and presses him up against the cage.
Masters landing knees to the head.
Masters lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masters is stalling here.
Tapinator tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tapinator letting Masters take a breather here.
Tapinator drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Masters landing knees to the head.
Masters lands a nice knee to the body.
Masters is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Masters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masters with a knee to the head.
Tapinator is rocked!
Tapinator is breathing heavily.
Masters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tapinator up against the cage.
Oh Tapinator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Masters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters lands a big knee! That's hurt Tapinator! Oh, he's all over the place! Masters lands another knee that sends Tapinator to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Masters!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Essien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Urias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Urias will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Essien!
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, Miguel Urias!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urias bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Urias scores with a couple of short elbows.
Essien takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Essien stops Urias from passing to mount.
Essien tries to bench press Urias off him but Urias keeps the position.
Urias in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Urias cracks Essien with a big right hand but Essien just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Essien is rocked!
Urias working away.
Oh Essien is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Essien sneaks back into half guard.
Urias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Urias there.
Essien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Urias on the ground.
Urias is trying to work for a kimura but Essien is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urias lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Essien quite badly. Essien pulls Urias in close trying to recover. Urias postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Essien on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Essien doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Urias!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Whistler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brusely Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brusely Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Whistler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brusely Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whistler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whistler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva is pressing down on Whistler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whistler's guard.
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Whistler, up you get!
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva is working for a kimura but Whistler is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Whistler is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva wants to stand up but Whistler is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Whistler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whistler defends it well.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Whistler defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Whistler is defending well.
Whistler is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is trying for a kimura here. Whistler looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brusely Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Kegele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loren Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kegele comes into the arena with The Soulforged blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Loren Lorenzo enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Kegele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loren Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lorenzo as Kegele shoots in.
Kegele tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Kegele tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Kegele pushes Lorenzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lorenzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lorenzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lorenzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lorenzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lorenzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kegele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kegele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kegele works over Lorenzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kegele trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lorenzo keeping busy on the bottom but Kegele has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lorenzo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kegele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lorenzo defending well though.
Kegele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kegele is tying to control. Lorenzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lorenzo actively working from the bottom here.
Lorenzo trying to control from the bottom.
Kegele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kegele working the head and body with strikes.
Kegele trying to pass the guard but Lorenzo defending well.
Kegele throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lorenzo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lorenzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lorenzo looks gassed!
Lorenzo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kegele is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lorenzo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kegele's back instead.
Lorenzo avoiding Kegele 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lorenzo is trying to stick to Kegele's back but Kegele is turning into Lorenzo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lorenzo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kegele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kegele trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lorenzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kegele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kegele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lorenzo has momentary wrist control but Kegele slips an elbow through the middle.
Kegele stands up and waves to Lorenzo to follow him.
Kegele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Kegele misses.
Kegele closes the distance and clinches.
Lorenzo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kegele is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lorenzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kegele wants the takedown. Lorenzo is fighting it off but Kegele persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lorenzo's guard against the cage.
Lorenzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kegele landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kegele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lorenzo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lorenzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kegele goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lorenzo prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Kegele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kegele backwards.
Lorenzo works on Kegele's body with a couple of short punches.
Kegele can't break the clinch.
Lorenzo jumps guard and drags Kegele to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lorenzo wants to stand but Kegele is controlling the position.
Kegele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lorenzo working for a triangle but Kegele defends it easily.
Lorenzo controls Kegele momentarily but Kegele frees himself.
Kegele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kegele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kegele trying to control but Lorenzo is working from the bottom.
Lorenzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lorenzo is on top in guard.
Kegele wants to sweep here but Lorenzo controlling him for the moment.
Lorenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kegele is keeping the position for now.
Kegele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kegele working Lorenzo over with strikes.
Lorenzo trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Loren Lorenzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lorenzo wants to clinch.
Loren Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo lands a jab to the head.
Kegele looks to land a combination but Lorenzo avoids it well.
Lorenzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kegele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kegele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lorenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lorenzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lorenzo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kegele 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.
Lorenzo preventing the sweep.
Kegele is working an open guard so Lorenzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lorenzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kegele lands with a slapping head kick.
Kegele's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kegele duly obliges.
Lorenzo misses with a two punch combination.
Lorenzo misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Kegele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a push kick but Kegele slaps the foot to one side.
Kegele sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lorenzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kegele tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kegele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorenzo blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Lorenzo misses.
Kegele blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kegele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kegele tries to clinch but Lorenzo is having none of it.
Kegele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lorenzo's waist but Lorenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kegele off to one side.
Lorenzo looks to throw a body kick
and Kegele counters with a two punch combo.
Lorenzo rushes Kegele and presses him up against the cage.
Lorenzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kegele.
Kegele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Kegele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorenzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kegele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kegele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lorenzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lorenzo, not yet.
Kegele wants to control from the top but Lorenzo keeps moving.
Lorenzo working for a triangle but Kegele defends it easily.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lorenzo keeping moving, preventing Kegele from controlling successfully.
Kegele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lorenzo is keeping the position for now.
Lorenzo trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kegele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kegele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lorenzo kicks Kegele off and gets to his feet.
Good exchange - Lorenzo coming out on top.
Lorenzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Lorenzo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kegele regains guard.
Kegele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lorenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kegele is keeping the position for now.
Loren Lorenzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lorenzo is looking to stand up but Kegele won't let him.
Kegele wants to stand but Lorenzo is controlling the position.
Kegele working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kegele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lorenzo is one step ahead there.
Lorenzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kegele is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lorenzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lorenzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kegele lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kegele blocks a head kick by Lorenzo.
Kegele clinches up with Lorenzo and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorenzo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kegele is looking for a sweep.
Lorenzo stands up and beckons Kegele to his feet.
Kegele shoots in but Lorenzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loren Lorenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lorenzo gets a clinch.
Lorenzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lorenzo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lorenzo stands up and beckons Kegele to his feet.
Kegele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lorenzo is looking to clinch but Kegele is avoiding it.
Lorenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kegele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lorenzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kegele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kegele but Kegele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kegele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lorenzo.
Kegele tries for a takedown but Lorenzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lorenzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kegele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lorenzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kegele slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kegele decides to stand back up. Kegele steps back and let's Lorenzo get back to his feet.
Kegele bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lorenzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kegele off and has taken his back!
Lorenzo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kegele to escape the position.
Lorenzo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lorenzo working for the choke.
Lorenzo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kegele knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kegele for a finish.
Kegele showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kegele turns into Lorenzo and is now in his guard.
Kegele stopping the sweep attempt from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo is looking for a triangle but Kegele pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Lorenzo working for a triangle but Kegele defends it easily.
Lorenzo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kegele rolls with it to try and escape but Lorenzo cranks on the arm and Kegele is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Loren Lorenzo!
Loren Lorenzo is the new middleweight champion!
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