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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Xtanspel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xtanspel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Whitesnake - Here I go again. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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177 cm
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198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Xtanspel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Ray!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray motions for Xtanspel to come forward. Ray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ray defending well as Xtanspel loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Xtanspel misses its intended target.
Xtanspel missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray slips under a jab.
Ray misses with a looping left.
Xtanspel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ray moves away from the strike by Xtanspel.
A punch combination from Xtanspel misses.
Frank Xtanspel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xtanspel lands a head shot.
Xtanspel scores with the left hand. Ray knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ray misses the target.
Xtanspel throws a hook to the side of Ray's head but Ray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xtanspel connects with a looping right hand.
Xtanspel just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Xtanspel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xtanspel throws a looping overhand right but Ray ducks down to avoid it.
Ray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Xtanspel saw that one coming.
Xtanspel lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Frankie Ray has been cut.
Ray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xtanspel.
Ray slips under a jab.
Xtanspel throws a jab when Ray was well out of range.
Xtanspel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xtanspel counters with a left to the body.
Xtanspel misses with a looping left.
Xtanspel sizes up Ray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ray misses with a hook. Xtanspel ducked under it nicely.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xtanspel.
Ray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
Xtanspel blocking some punches.
Ray keeps control of Xtanspel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Xtanspel.
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel misses with a shot to the body
and Ray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xtanspel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xtanspel moves away.
Xtanspel misses the shot to the body.
Ray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xtanspel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xtanspel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Xtanspel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray scores with a hook to the body. Xtanspel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xtanspel wants to control but Ray is keeping busy.
Xtanspel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ray manages to mount him!
Ray trying to control but Xtanspel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel is looking to get to half guard.
Ray lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Xtanspel is trying desperately to improve position.
Xtanspel tries to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xtanspel is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xtanspel tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Xtanspel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Ray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xtanspel connects with a nice looking jab.
Ray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Xtanspel is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray thows a huge punch but Xtanspel dodges it nicely.
Ray lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xtanspel tries to kick Ray off but Ray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ray tries to pass to full mount but Xtanspel defends it.
Ray prevents Xtanspel from standing back up.
Xtanspel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ray throwing shots but Xtanspel is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xtanspel wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xtanspel won't allow Ray to pass to mount.
Ray stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xtanspel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ray misses with an uppercut.
Ray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xtanspel.
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.
Xtanspel tries a low kick but Ray avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xtanspel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xtanspel misses with a looping right.
Xtanspel throws the left hand but Ray avoids the punch easily.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Xtanspel slips the punch.
Xtanspel misses with a hook to the body
and Ray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xtanspel throws out the jab.
Xtanspel takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Ray misses.
Ray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ray shoots and misses
and Xtanspel counters with a left and a right that stings Ray.
Ray is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown but Xtanspel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xtanspel misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Ray.
Ray looks to throw the jab but Xtanspel is out of range.
Xtanspel misses with a looping left.
Xtanspel throws a chopping leg kick but Ray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xtanspel throws a hook but Ray avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Xtanspel.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xtanspel.
Ray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xtanspel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xtanspel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ray.
Ray looks up at the clock and then as Xtanspel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Xtanspel down.
Xtanspel defending against the ground and pound.
Xtanspel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ray wants to control but Xtanspel is keeping him busy.
Ray is trying to ground and pound but Xtanspel uses the momentary lack of control by Ray to regain half guard.
Ray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xtanspel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frankie Ray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Xtanspel tries to bum rush Ray with a series of wild strikes but Ray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel throws a big shot that misses.
Xtanspel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ray.
A big right from Xtanspel misses.
Xtanspel lands a nice shot to the body.
Xtanspel swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
Xtanspel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Xtanspel thows a body shot but no joy.
Ray feints and then cracks Xtanspel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xtanspel down.
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!
Xtanspel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Xtanspel misses.
Xtanspel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xtanspel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray tries to land a body kick
and Xtanspel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Xtanspel does no damage.
Xtanspel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xtanspel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ray counters with a nice leg kick.
Xtanspel looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xtanspel.
Xtanspel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xtanspel tests Ray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xtanspel tries to land a leg kick but Ray saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ray counters with a single leg into guard. Xtanspel didn't expect that.
Xtanspel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ray's guard.
Xtanspel is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
Xtanspel is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
Xtanspel pushes down on Ray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Xtanspel wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
Frankie Ray has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtanspel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ray.
Xtanspel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Xtanspel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Xtanspel just wasn't active enough.
Ray walks into a straight right hand from Xtanspel.
Xtanspel misses with a few strikes there.
Xtanspel throws a combination that misses
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ray misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Xtanspel as he connects with a hook.
Xtanspel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xtanspel.
Ray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xtanspel misses with an uppercut. Ray saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Xtanspel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xtanspel connects with a right hand. Ray shakes it off.
Xtanspel slaps away a takedown attempt from Ray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xtanspel misses with a two punch combination.
Xtanspel with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Xtanspel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xtanspel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Xtanspel!
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energy
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