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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco LeBaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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216 lbs
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco LeBaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martti Molski!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molski takes one to the side of the head.
LeBaron throws a poor cross that misses
and Molski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Molski throwing strikes from guard but LeBaron blocks nicely.
Molski throwing strikes from guard but LeBaron blocks nicely.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
LeBaron wants to stand but Molski is controlling the position.
Molski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Molski postures up in LeBaron's guard and throws a big left but LeBaron blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBaron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LeBaron is looking to stand up but Molski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski postures up in LeBaron's guard and throws a big left but LeBaron blocks it.
Molski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molski postures up in LeBaron's guard and throws a big left but LeBaron blocks it.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
LeBaron wants to stand up but Molski is controlling him.
LeBaron scrambles and gets back to his feet.
LeBaron connects with a solid leg kick.
Molski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LeBaron misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeBaron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Molski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBaron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron misses with a straight right.
Molski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LeBaron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Molski looks to land a left hand but LeBaron moved out of range nicely.
Molski throws a lazy right hand but LeBaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molski misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBaron wants to clinch up but Molski keeps it at a distance.
Molski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeBaron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crunch! Molski slams his shin into LeBaron's torso.
LeBaron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LeBaron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBaron misses with a body shot
and Molski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBaron scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Molski. That snapped LeBaron's head back.
A low kick from LeBaron misses
and Molski counters with a head kick that drops LeBaron to the mat! LeBaron scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Molski throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBaron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molski.
Nice body punch from LeBaron.
A punch lands to the side of LeBaron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeBaron thuds his right hand into Molski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rocco LeBaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by LeBaron.
An inside leg kick from LeBaron misses.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBaron.
Molski lands a lovely overhand right.
Molski scores with a jab to the jaw.
LeBaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBaron avoids the body shot from Molski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LeBaron motions for Molski to come forward. LeBaron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LeBaron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeBaron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Molski misses the shot to the body.
Molski misses with a body shot.
LeBaron misses the shot to the body.
LeBaron moves out of range of the strikes.
Molski shoots for a takedown but LeBaron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LeBaron avoids the body shot from Molski.
A little feinted left hand from LeBaron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Molski.
LeBaron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBaron looks to land a right hand but Molski moved out of range.
LeBaron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Molski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
LeBaron throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Molski counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBaron misses the target.
Molski feints the counter takedown.
Molski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Molski takes one on the button.
Molski scores with a jab to the body.
Molski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and LeBaron tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBaron throws a hook to the side of Molski's head but Molski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molski blocks a head kick by LeBaron.
LeBaron lands a nice looking body kick.
LeBaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molski manages to avoid it.
Molski misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeBaron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Molski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBaron is fending him off so far but Molski persists. Nope, LeBaron circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBaron tries to land a front kick but Molski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LeBaron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Molski.
Molski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LeBaron misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBaron misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBaron, right into the meat.
Molski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBaron.
LeBaron missing with a left hand there. Molski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBaron throws a poor cross that misses
letting Molski counter with a right hand.
Molski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Molski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Molski scores with a nice strike.
LeBaron misses with a body punch
and Molski counters with a nice leg kick.
Rocco LeBaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molski throws a leg kick but LeBaron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martti Molski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBaron clinches with his opponent.
Molski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molski misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBaron.
LeBaron tries to work over Molski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Molski fails to land.
LeBaron misses with the head strike.
LeBaron blocks a body shot from Molski.
A body shot lands from LeBaron.
Molski has a couple of punches blocked by LeBaron.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LeBaron misses with some punches.
Molski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBaron throws a leg kick but Molski checks it.
Molski throws a jab when LeBaron was well out of range.
LeBaron is looking to counter punch.
LeBaron throws a right hand that misses
letting Molski counter with a right hand.
Molski connects with a body shot.
LeBaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molski moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBaron.
Molski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LeBaron scores with a jab to the head.
Molski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LeBaron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski misses with a low kick.
Molski connects with a looping right hand.
LeBaron loads up on a big right hand but Molski slips the punch.
Molski lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Molski.
A jab from Molski misses.
Molski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBaron looks to score with a jab to the body but Molski is just out of range.
LeBaron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molski.
Molski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Molski 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.
A shot to the body from LeBaron misses
and Molski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Molski feints the counter takedown.
Molski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBaron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
LeBaron takes the fight into the clinch.
Molski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molski misses with a body kick.
Molski is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeBaron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocco LeBaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martti Molski.
A clash of legs there as LeBaron blocks the low kick.
LeBaron missing with a left hand there. Molski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molski takes a swing at LeBaron's ribcage but misses.
LeBaron misses with a few strikes there.
Molski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molski. LeBaron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Molski looks to land a combination but LeBaron avoids it well.
LeBaron appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Molski circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martti Molski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Molski checks a low kick from LeBaron.
Molski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeBaron with a body shot.
Molski avoids a kick to the body.
LeBaron throws a wild body kick that Molski sees coming a mile off.
LeBaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Molski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for LeBaron.
LeBaron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeBaron thinks about countering with a head kick.
LeBaron throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Molski! But no joy.
Molski drives through with a takedown into LeBaron's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
LeBaron is looking to stand back up but Molski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by LeBaron.
Molski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeBaron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Molski thows a huge punch but LeBaron dodges it nicely.
LeBaron pushes Molski off looking to stand but Molski dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski thows a huge punch but LeBaron dodges it nicely.
Molski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Molski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but LeBaron still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, LeBaron has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
LeBaron decides to stand up, so the ref orders Molski to his feet.
LeBaron lands a head shot.
Molski with a hook.
LeBaron throws a leg kick
and Molski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBaron throws an overhand right that lands on Molski's shoulder, as Molski tries to avoid the shot.
LeBaron looks for the body kick but Molski saw that one coming.
LeBaron forces Molski back against the cage and clinches.
Rocco LeBaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Molski throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBaron.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBaron misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBaron prevents a body shot from Molski.
LeBaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Molski lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeBaron.
LeBaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molski tries to break the clinch but LeBaron is controlling the position.
Molski throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBaron.
LeBaron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molski backwards.
Molski blocks an uppercut.
Molski lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Molski.
Molski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeBaron backwards.
Nice body punch from Molski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molski lands a right hand.
LeBaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martti Molski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molski lands a hook that snaps the head of LeBaron backwards.
A head punch on the inside from LeBaron fails to land.
Molski lands a right hand.
LeBaron misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBaron.
Molski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LeBarons head.
LeBaron is rocked!
LeBaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh LeBaron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeBaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molski blocks an uppercut.
Molski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBaron seems to have got his legs back now.
LeBaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Molski.
LeBaron misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molski lands a right hand.
Molski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LeBaron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molski blocks an uppercut.
LeBaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Molski uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Molski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martti Molski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBaron scores with a shoulder strike.
Molski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeBaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Molski lands with a light punch inside.
LeBaron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molski.
LeBaron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molski digs a right hand into LeBaron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBaron's gas tank.
Molski has picked LeBaron up - he's going for a ride! Molski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Molski working over LeBaron with some ground and pound. LeBaron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Molski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Molski controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, LeBaron is out! Molski gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martti Molski!
A very excited looking Martti Molski 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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