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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kel Varnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noriega comes into the arena with GO TO SLEEP blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kel Varnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varnson ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Varnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noriega is looking to slow Varnson down with leg kicks.
Varnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Varnson misses the shot to the body.
Noriega lunges at Varnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Varnson's hand.
It looks like Kel Varnson has been cut.
Varnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Varnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega throws a push kick but Varnson slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega throws a hook but Varnson avoids it easily.
Varnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Varnson moves out of range easily.
Varnson misses with a few strikes there.
Varnson avoids the body shot from Noriega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Varnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Varnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Varnson down.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Varnson misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Varnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Varnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Varnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Varnson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega wants to slow Varnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Varnson works Noriega's body with a nice hook.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Varnson.
Varnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega jabs at Varnson's body.
Varnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega looks for a takedown but Varnson sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Orlando Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varnson blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Varnson walks into a left hand.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Varnson's sensitive parts.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varnson moves away.
Varnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noriega.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kel Varnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Noriega misses.
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Varnson's waist but Varnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noriega off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Noriega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a jab when Varnson was well out of range.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Varnson moves out of range easily.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Varnson avoids a kick to the body.
Varnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Varnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Varnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Varnson slips a straight right by Noriega.
Varnson defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Varnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Noriega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kel Varnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Noriega connects with a jab.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varnson manages to avoid it.
Varnson lands with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Varnson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noriega has got the better of the exchanges.
Varnson checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Varnson is just out of range.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Varnson blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Orlando Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Varnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noriega backs up against the cage.
Varnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Varnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega slips under a jab from Varnson.
Varnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Varnson.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up Kel Varnson's cut even more.
Varnson throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega is looking to wear down Varnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Varnson slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varnson can do to turn this around?
Noriega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Varnson as he checks the leg kick.
Varnson checks a leg kick.
Noriega is looking to slow Varnson down with leg kicks.
Varnson is breathing heavily.
Varnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega cracks Varnson with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Varnson down.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varnson.
Varnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega swings for the body but Varnson moves out of range.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Varnson.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Varnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Varnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega scores with a nice strike.
The cut above Kel Varnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noriega is looking to slow Varnson down with leg kicks.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Varnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noriega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Varnson is defending well.
Noriega passes to side control.
Noriega misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Noriega 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.
Noriega trying to control the position but Varnson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noriega lands a nice forearm strike.
Noriega creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Noriega scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega trying to control the position but Varnson is working away.
Varnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Noriega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kel Varnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Varnson at a distance.
Varnson ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Varnson misses the shot to the body.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Varnson momentarily.
Kel Varnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Noriega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Varnson down.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Varnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
Varnson is rocked!
Kel Varnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Both fighters circling a little - Noriega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega throws an overhand right that drops Varnson like a sack of potatoes! Noriega dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Noriega!
Orlando Noriega retains his heavyweight title!
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