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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Withrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sizemore comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who Told You? by Reprazent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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21 - 14 - 1 |
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200 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Withrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronny Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore 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.
Sizemore swings for the body but Withrow moves out of range.
Sizemore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Withrow, pushing him back against the cage.
Sizemore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Withrow is defending well for now.
Sizemore lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sizemore.
A frustrated look appears on Withrow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Withrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sizemore.
Sizemore misses with a body kick.
Sizemore misses the shot to the body.
Sizemore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sizemore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sizemore tries to land a leg kick but Withrow saw it coming and moves away.
Sizemore misses with a shot to the body
and Withrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ronny Sizemore has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sizemore pushes Withrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Withrow blocks an elbow strike from Sizemore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore misses with an elbow over the top.
Sizemore throws a punch but it's blocked by Withrow.
Withrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sizemore misses with a low kick.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Withrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sizemore rushes Withrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Withrow wants to break free but Sizemore has control.
Withrow tries to break free but Sizemore pushes him back against the cage.
Sizemore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sizemore misses with an elbow over the top.
Sizemore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Withrow.
Sizemore misses with a knee strike.
Withrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sizemore landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jack Withrow has been cut.
Withrow is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore with a knee to the head.
Sizemore lands an elbow inside.
Withrow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sizemore swings wildly with an uppercut but Withrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Withrow tries to circle away but Sizemore has him pinned against the cage.
Withrow is trying to push Sizemore away but Sizemore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Withrow working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sizemore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sizemore missing with knees to the body.
Sizemore can't find room to land a body shot as Withrow controls the action.
Sizemore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sizemore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Withrow is defending well for now.
Withrow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sizemore blocks a head kick by Withrow.
Sizemore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Withrow momentarily.
Withrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sizemore circles away quickly and effectively.
Sizemore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Withrow in his tracks.
Withrow throws a lazy right hand but Sizemore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Withrow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sizemore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Withrow momentarily.
Sizemore throws a combination that misses
and Withrow counters with a body kick that stops Sizemore in his tracks momentarily.
Sizemore doesn't manage to clinch there - Withrow circles away.
Withrow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sizemore.
Sizemore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Withrow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Sizemore misses
and Withrow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Withrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sizemore closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Withrow blocks the elbow strike.
Sizemore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Withrow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sizemore has him pressed against the cage.
Sizemore is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Withrow wants to get back to striking at distance but Sizemore won't allow it.
Withrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Withrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Withrow has had enough of the clinch but Sizemore keeps him there for the moment.
Sizemore throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sizemore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Withrow avoids it.
Withrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sizemore lands with a short shot to the head.
Sizemore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Sizemore dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sizemore throws a leg kick that misses.
Withrow 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.
Jack Withrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sizemore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Withrow counters with a left and a right that stings Sizemore.
Ronny Sizemore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sizemore moves into the clinch.
Sizemore working Withrow over with knees to the body.
Withrow has had enough of the clinch but Sizemore keeps him there for the moment.
Withrow avoiding damage as Sizemore throws knees to the body.
Withrow working hard to break the clinch.
Sizemore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sizemore landing knees to the body.
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!
Sizemore missing with knees to the body.
Withrow has had enough of the clinch but Sizemore keeps him there for the moment.
Sizemore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sizemore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sizemore lands a good knee to the midsection. Withrow won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Withrow's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sizemore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sizemore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sizemore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Withrow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Withrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sizemore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Withrow is trying to break the clinch but Sizemore has him pressed against the cage.
Sizemore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sizemore letting Withrow take a breather here.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sizemore landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Withrow's defenses.
Withrow is trying to break the clinch but Sizemore has him pressed against the cage.
Sizemore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Withrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sizemore scores with a knee to the head.
Withrow tries to break the clinch but Sizemore is controlling the position.
Sizemore throws an elbow that misses.
Sizemore lands with a left to the head.
Sizemore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Withrow avoiding damage as Sizemore throws knees to the body.
Sizemore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sizemore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sizemore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withrow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sizemore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Withrow is defending well for now.
Sizemore tries a knee to the head but Withrow blocks it.
Nice body punch from Sizemore.
Sizemore tries to land a knee to the head but Withrow blocks with his arms.
Withrow is trying to push Sizemore away but Sizemore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Withrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Withrow manages to break the clinch.
Withrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Withrow scores with a hook.
Sizemore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sizemore lands a nice hook to Withrow's body. Withrow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Withrow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore tries to land a front kick but Withrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sizemore misses with the body kick
and Withrow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Withrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Withrow slips a jab and a cross from Sizemore.
Sizemore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Withrow avoids a kick to the body.
Sizemore slips a straight right by Withrow.
Sizemore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sizemore moves out of range as Withrow strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Withrow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sizemore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Withrow doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Withrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sizemore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sizemore looks to land a right hand but Withrow moved out of range.
Sizemore lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Sizemore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Withrow blocks a head kick by Sizemore.
Withrow loads up on a big right hand but Sizemore slips the punch.
Sizemore looks to score with a jab to the body but Withrow is just out of range.
Ronny Sizemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sizemore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Withrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sizemore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Withrow avoids the head kick by Sizemore.
Sizemore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sizemore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Withrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Withrow throws a right and a left that Sizemore avoids nicely.
Sizemore misses with a low kick as Withrow jumps back.
Withrow avoids a kick to the body.
Withrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Withrow lands a jab-cross combination.
Sizemore lands with a kick to the temple. Withrow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withrow staying out of range there.
Sizemore tries to clinch but Withrow is having none of it.
Sizemore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Withrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Sizemore throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Withrow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Withrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sizemore.
Sizemore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Withrow scores with a head kick. Sizemore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Withrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Withrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sizemore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sizemore misses with a straight left.
Withrow lands with an uppercut that bounces Sizemore off the cage and back into range.
Sizemore slips a jab and a cross from Withrow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sizemore lets loose with a powerful body kick. Withrow will feel that in the morning.
Withrow connects with a high kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sizemore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sizemore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Withrow.
Withrow avoids a kick to the body.
Withrow misses with a combination
letting Sizemore counter with a right hand.
Withrow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sizemore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sizemore.
Sizemore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sizemore connects with a crisp jab.
Withrow blocks the body kick.
Sizemore blocks a head kick by Withrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Withrow takes one on the button.
Withrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sizemore - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sizemore, right into the meat.
Sizemore explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Withrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sizemore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Withrow walks into a jab.
Withrow looks to land a combination but Sizemore avoids it well.
Sizemore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Withrow. Withrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sizemore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sizemore connects with a high kick.
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!
Sizemore throws a sloppy head kick
and Withrow counters with a nice body kick.
Sizemore lands a nice shot that snaps Withrow's head back.
Withrow is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sizemore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Withrow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sizemore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jack Withrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters circling a little - Sizemore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Withrow misses with a few strikes there.
Sizemore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Sizemore.
A punch lands to the side of Withrow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Withrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sizemore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Withrow seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Withrow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sizemore - the referee stops the clock and Withrow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sizemore. Withrow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Withrow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Withrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sizemore.
Withrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Withrow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sizemore. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Sizemore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sizemore has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Sizemore!
A very excited looking Ronny Sizemore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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