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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 2742 p4p, 4236 weight class) and Ronaldo Gonya (ranked 338 p4p, 496 weight class). Orion kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden - Hallowed be thy name. Cole Orion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 41 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Gonya!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gonya moves out of range as Orion strikes.
Orion lands a left and a right that send Gonya crashing to the mat, dazed. Orion thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gonya is rocked!
It looks like Ronaldo Gonya has been cut.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Gonya's head but Gonya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion throws a jab when Gonya was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonya with a nice cross.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonya. That snapped Orion's head back.
Gonya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonya.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonya scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Gonya.
Orion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Gonya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orion is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gonya connects with a decent elbow.
Orion is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gonya is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya landing strikes from the mount.
Orion is looking to get to half guard.
Gonya fails to take his opponent's back.
Gonya working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonya working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonya wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonya. What's that going to do exactly?
Gonya blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Orion flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gonya is landing with some decent strikes but Orion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gonya lands a couple of good shots and Orion has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion is covering up but some of the strikes from Gonya are getting through and doing damage.
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Gonya is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Gonya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gonya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonya is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Gonya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonya 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.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely.
Orion throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonya looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonya, not yet.
Gonya has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonya has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Gonya.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonya has wrist control.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely.
Gonya working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Orion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonya working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Gonya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orion.
Gonya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Orion 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.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonya trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Gonya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonya works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gonya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gonya's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonya staying out of range there.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonya throws a combination. Orion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion throws the left hand but Gonya avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Gonya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orion quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonya is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.
Orion trying to control here.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonya passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion has hold of Gonya's hands but Gonya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonya seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Gonya sits in half guard.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Gonya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Gonya's attempts to control the action.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orion regains half guard.
Gonya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion!
Gonya blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonya landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gonya lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gonya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Orion regains half guard.
Gonya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Gonya.
Orion landing small, sideways elbows.
Gonya moves into full mount! Orion won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonya cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonya. What's that going to do exactly?
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ronaldo Gonya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gonya controlling his opponent.
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!
Orion is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gonya lands a couple of good shots and Orion has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gonya.
Orion wants to escape the position.
Gonya connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Orion to escape the position.
Orion tries to break free.
Gonya is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Gonya controlling well, preventing Orion from escaping the position.
Gonya is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well.
Orion turns into Gonya and is now in his guard.
Gonya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orion defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gonya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gonya's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonya fails with a takedown attempt.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonya.
Gonya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonya throws a good cross that connects.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Gonya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Gonya scores with a spinning back kick!
Gonya cracks Orion with an open hand slap.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonya.
Orion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Gonya swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Gonya throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Gonya moves away and avoids it.
Orion misses with a double jab
and Gonya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonya.
Orion dips to his left and cracks Gonya with an uppercut!
Orion walks into a jab.
Gonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Gonya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonya is in Orion's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonya trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Gonya working some strikes from top position.
Gonya trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Gonya won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Orion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gonya slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Orion.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonya connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo Gonya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Gonya tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Gonya working over Orion with some ground and pound. Orion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion scores with a few weak punches.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonya in particular looking to stall.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonya connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gonya in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Orion tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gonya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gonya!
Ronaldo Gonya tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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