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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pointek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pointek has chosen Sevendust - Enemy as his entrance music. Mike Pointek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Leroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Pointek!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pointek looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jenkins instigates a clinch.
Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from Pointek.
Jenkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pointek.
Leroy Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pointek.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pointek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jenkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pointek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Pointek shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jenkins throws an elbow but misses.
Pointek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pointek turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pointek manages to end up in side control.
Pointek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jenkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pointek looks gassed!
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Pointek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to escape.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pointek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pointek's back!
Jenkins is persistently looking for the submission but Pointek is defending it well.
Jenkins working for a choke but Pointek is defending well.
Pointek tries to escape but Jenkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pointek rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pointek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pointek is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jenkins pulls his head out easily.
Jenkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pointek is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pointek looking for a sweep. Not yet Pointek, not yet.
Pointek has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Pointek throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pointek manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jenkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pointek connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pointek jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jenkins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jenkins and Pointek has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jenkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pointek is controlling him well.
Jenkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pointek working Jenkins over with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pointek prevents Jenkins from standing back up.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Pointek has control of the leg.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins has a hand on Pointek's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pointek takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pointek looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pointek wants to finish this one by submission but Jenkins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pointek.
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
Pointek scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jenkins working to try and regain half guard.
Pointek in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pointek goes for an armbar but Jenkins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jenkins.
Pointek has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pointek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jenkins!
Pointek working the ground and pound effectively.
Jenkins can't escape the position.
Jenkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jenkins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A left and a right from Jenkins both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins is looking to clinch.
Jenkins blocks a leg kick.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Pointek shoots in.
Pointek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pointek swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Pointek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pointek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pointek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pointek is pushing down on Jenkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jenkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Pointek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pointek passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins can't escape the position.
Mike Pointek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pointek.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but Pointek isn't that keen on the idea.
Pointek is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pointek cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jenkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jenkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pointek's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Pointek has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Pointek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jenkins wanted to stand there but Pointek had control of the position.
Pointek 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.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pointek is keeping the position for now.
Pointek had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jenkins is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pointek Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jenkins's back instead.
Jenkins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pointek gets his way!
Pointek punishes Jenkins with strikes from the back mount.
Jenkins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pointek's arms.
Jenkins staying busy and making it hard for Pointek to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is covering up but some of the strikes from Pointek are getting through and doing damage.
Pointek working for a choke but Jenkins is defending well.
Pointek looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pointek doesn't have the hooks in and Jenkins manages to turn into his guard.
Pointek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Pointek striking off his back but it's not causing Jenkins any problems.
Pointek striking off his back but it's not causing Jenkins any problems.
Pointek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Pointek drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Pointek off! Pointek jumps back into Jenkins's guard.
Pointek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pointek!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pointek looks a forlorn figure.
Pointek is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jenkins dominating with strikes here.
Jenkins cracks Pointek with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pointek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jenkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pointek gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pointek trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Pointek works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pointek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Pointek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pointek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Pointek has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Pointek lands some strikes from the bottom.
Pointek is looking to sweep but instead, Jenkins has passed into half guard.
It looks like Jenkins is going to stand back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pointek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jenkins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pointek to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jenkins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pointek pulls down on the head and he's put Jenkins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Pointek!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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