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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeniel Orchivik (ranked 3429 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Windsor Sponana (ranked 435 p4p, 579 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeniel Orchivik!
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, Windsor Sponana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orchivik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orchivik tries to stand and escape but Sponana is controlling the position.
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to join him on the feet.
Orchivik scores with a takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik wants to stand but Sponana is controlling his posture from full guard.
Orchivik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orchivik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orchivik prevents Sponana from getting back to his feet.
Orchivik is looking to stand up but Sponana won't let him.
Orchivik trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sponana darts in looking for a takedown but Orchivik gets double underhooks and turns Sponana into the cage.
Orchivik throwing a counter right hand but Sponana manages to avoid it.
Orchivik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Orchivik wants to stand but Sponana has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Orchivik postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sponana to stand up.
Sponana looks winded!
Orchivik shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sponana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orchivik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sponana's guard.
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orchivik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sponana was covering up waiting for the punch and Orchivik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orchivik wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orchivik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Orchivik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sponana gets caught flat footed, as Orchivik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orchivik stands up from Sponana's guard - Orchivik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Orchivik dives in and scores a takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Orchivik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orchivik decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Orchivik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sponana to the ground. Orchivik is now in Sponana's guard.
Orchivik is looking to stand up but Sponana won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orchivik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orchivik wants to stand up but Sponana has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sponana is trying to stand back up but Orchivik is controlling him
Orchivik decides to return to a standing position.
Orchivik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sponana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to his feet.
Orchivik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sponana to the mat! Sponana manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeniel Orchivik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orchivik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sponana to the ground. Orchivik is now in Sponana's guard.
Orchivik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Orchivik gets to his feet. Sponana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sponana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orchivik's waist but Orchivik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sponana off to one side.
Orchivik gets a double leg takedown into Sponana's guard.
Jeniel Orchivik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orchivik stands up from Sponana's guard - Orchivik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Orchivik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sponana to the ground. Orchivik is now in Sponana's guard.
Sponana is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orchivik shoots in and gets a takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik gets to his feet - Sponana follows without any prompting.
Orchivik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orchivik wants to stand up but Sponana is controlling the position.
Orchivik decides to return to a standing position.
Orchivik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sponana can do to turn this around?
Orchivik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sponana did well to prevent Orchivik getting side control.
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to join him on the feet.
Sponana gets caught flat footed, as Orchivik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orchivik is looking to stand up but Sponana won't let him.
Orchivik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Orchivik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sponana to the ground. Orchivik is now in Sponana's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orchivik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sponana is proving hard to escape from.
Sponana wants to stand but Orchivik is controlling the position.
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orchivik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sponana did well to prevent Orchivik getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orchivik seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Orchivik decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Orchivik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sponana did well to prevent Orchivik getting side control.
Sponana is looking to escape.
Orchivik decides to return to a standing position.
Orchivik shoots in and bounces Sponana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Orchivik stands up from Sponana's guard - Orchivik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Orchivik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orchivik decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sponana to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orchivik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sponana was covering up waiting for the punch and Orchivik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orchivik gets to his feet - Sponana follows without any prompting.
Orchivik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orchivik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sponana's guard.
Sponana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sponana is working an open guard so Orchivik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeniel Orchivik dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Orchivik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sponana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orchivik is controlling him.
Orchivik wants to stand but Sponana is controlling his posture from full guard.
Orchivik stands and steps away. Sponana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Orchivik gets a takedown into half guard.
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orchivik drives through with a takedown into Sponana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orchivik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sponana is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orchivik decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sponana, up you get!
Orchivik gets a double leg takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sponana gets caught napping as Orchivik dives in and scores a takedown. Sponana manages to retain guard.
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orchivik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sponana is trying to get back to his feet.
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to his feet.
Orchivik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sponana sprawls well initially but Orchivik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Orchivik seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Orchivik decides to stand and escape the position.
Sponana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orchivik defends it nicely.
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!
Sponana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orchivik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sponana is working an open guard so Orchivik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Orchivik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Orchivik decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sponana to his feet.
Orchivik shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sponana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jeniel Orchivik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orchivik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Orchivik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orchivik wants to stand but Sponana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orchivik gets to his feet. Sponana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Orchivik gets a double leg takedown into Sponana's guard.
Sponana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Orchivik stands and steps away. Sponana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Orchivik dives in and scores a takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orchivik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sponana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Orchivik stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Orchivik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sponana to the mat! Sponana manages to get full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orchivik stands up and waves to Sponana to follow him.
Windsor Sponana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sponana gets caught flat footed, as Orchivik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeniel Orchivik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orchivik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeniel Orchivik!
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energy
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RATING
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