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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Seger- Turn the Page. Stark has chosen Cmon Feel The Noise as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm
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214 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
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191 cm
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211 lbs
34 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Orange! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Stark! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Orange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark. Stark stuffs the takedown. Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orange sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jake Orange has been cut. Orange goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orange. Orange swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Orange scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stark in his tracks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orange slips a straight right by Stark. Orange throws a quick inside leg kick. Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orange cracks Stark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orange shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Orange. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orange moves away. Orange tries for a takedown but Stark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Orange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark. Orange takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stark cracks Orange with an uppercut from hell and Orange crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Stark's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Orange is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Orange keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. Orange 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. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orange holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orange has momentary wrist control but Stark slips an elbow through the middle. Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stark wants to get up but he can't break Orange's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Orange tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Orange has control of Stark's left arm, preventing Stark from doing any damage. Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Stark throws a strike but Orange rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Stark controlling Orange's posture. Stark wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Orange is now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orange missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Stark is looking to improve his position.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but Orange is very close to passing his half guard. Stark works his way to full guard. Good work. Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Orange is fighting to break Stark's control of his arms but Stark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Orange passes easily into side control. Nice work. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Orange working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orange kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Stark is trying to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Stark dodges the ground and pound from Orange. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stark struggling a bit here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Orange wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy. Stark is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orange. Stark misses with a jab to the body
and Orange counters with a lovely shot to the body. Orange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stark looks to land a right hand but Orange moved out of range. Orange misses with an uppercut. Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Orange throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it. Stark ducks right into an uppercut from Orange. Orange throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. That kick from Orange tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orange on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Orange connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Stark defending well as Orange loads up on a big left hand. Orange swings away with a leg kick that misses. Orange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stark checks a low kick from Orange. Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orange sees it coming and avoids it easily. Good standup being displayed there by Orange as he connects with a hook. Stark moves out of range of the strikes. Orange staying out of range there. Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orange pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stark back to the cage. Orange follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. This has been an exciting period of action! Orange throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range. Stark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Stark walks into a straight right hand from Orange. Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orange chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stark connects with a jab.
Jake Orange's cut is getting worse. Stark tries to clinch up. Orange throws a nice outside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Orange does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orange misses with a wild body shot. Orange scoring well with a low kick there.
Orange goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Orange 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.
Stark takes a shot right to the bread basket. Orange looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range. Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jake Orange is winning the standup battle so far. Orange punishes Stark's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orange throws a nice outside leg kick. Stark is breathing heavily. Orange fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A punch lands to the side of Stark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orange takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses. Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orange. Orange obviously looking to wear him down.
Orange fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range. A nice combination there by Stark.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orange paws at him with a jab and circles away. Orange getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Orange with a nice cross. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice leg kick lands there from Orange. Nice jab there from Orange. Orange scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stark tries to clinch but Orange is having none of it. A jab from Stark misses. Orange feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf. Some wild striking there from Stark.
Orange just misses with a punch to the body.
Orange getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Stark swings widly with a right hand
and Orange counters with an outside leg kick.
Stark throws a nice inside leg kick. Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orange finds it's way round the side to connect with Stark's head. Nice uppercut lands for Orange. That snapped Stark's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orange connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Orange looks to land a combination. Stark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Orange lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stark is rocked! Orange on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stark. Stark obviously looking to wear him down.
Orange scores with a jab. Stark acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Orange finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orange feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stark sprawling to the canvas! Stark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orange finish him?!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stark.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orange paws at him with a jab and circles away. Orange misses with a looping right. Stark seems to have recovered his senses. A good leg kick by Orange.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stark tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Orange to counter with a crisp jab. Orange has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Orange tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body. Orange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow. A short right from Orange on the inside. Orange tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stark pushes Orange back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Orange dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Orange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orange digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected. Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stark stops a takedown attempt from Orange.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orange. Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orange manages to break the clinch.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Orange counters with a low kick, right behind Stark 's knee. Orange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away. Orange lands a nice hook to Stark's body. Stark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Orange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Orange changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Orange throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range. Orange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away. A big left from Orange misses. Orange cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Orange scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A shot to the body from Stark misses and Orange counters with a thumping low kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orange scores with a body shot.
Orange throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it. Orange wants to land a leg kick but Stark is out of range. Orange is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A decent looking cross lands there for Orange. Orange uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stark scores with a nice strike. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stark scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Orange misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Orange showed his dominance in that final round. I think Orange 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Orange! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jake Orange made sure he mentioned Brute, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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