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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 99 p4p, 14 weight class) and Zeus Obliteratii (ranked 199 p4p, 31 weight class). Obliteratii has chosen Walkürenritt as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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184 cm
31
185 lbs
26 - 12 - 1 |
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180 cm
34
188 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Obliteratii! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Obliteratii scores with a kick to the midsection. Nice defenses there by Orion. Obliteratii misses the jab. Orion slips under a jab from Obliteratii. A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Obliteratii lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Orion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obliteratii. Obliteratii lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Obliteratii misses the jab. Orion moves out of range of the strikes. Obliteratii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick. Orion on the wrong end of a nice jab. Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick. Obliteratii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fighters circling - Obliteratii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. 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! Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obliteratii.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut. Obliteratii moves into the clinch successfully.
Orion tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Obliteratii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Obliteratii. A hook to the body from Orion.
Obliteratii lands a body shot. Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Obliteratii jumps guard and drags Orion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Obliteratii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obliteratii controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Obliteratii is retaining full guard. Obliteratii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Obliteratii being controlled here, momentarily. Obliteratii has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though. Obliteratii wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment. Orion tries to stand but Obliteratii is controlling from the bottom. Orion wants to pass the guard but Obliteratii is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Obliteratii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Obliteratii wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Orion stays in close to Obliteratii's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Obliteratii throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obliteratii finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head. Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it. Obliteratii swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Orion misses the jab. Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a nice body kick. Obliteratii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice shot by Obliteratii. Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Orion 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. Orion looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion. Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obliteratii checks it well. A slapping body kick lands there for Orion. Orion throws a quick inside leg kick. Obliteratii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orion looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely. Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Orion 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. Orion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Orion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obliteratii. Orion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obliteratii lands with a good body shot. Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Obliteratii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup. Obliteratii throws a shot to the body.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses. Obliteratii misses with a body shot
and Obliteratii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Obliteratii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Obliteratii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards. Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Obliteratii's head but Obliteratii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Obliteratii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts. Obliteratii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Obliteratii digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs. Obliteratii lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Good shot there by Obliteratii. Obliteratii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obliteratii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Obliteratii throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Obliteratii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheers as Obliteratii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though. Obliteratii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orion has time to react. Obliteratii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Obliteratii throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Obliteratii finds it's way through Orion's defenses. Orion takes one to the chin there. Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Obliteratii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses. And Orion counters with a quick kick to the body but Obliteratii blocks it. Obliteratii lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice shot lands for Orion. Obliteratii tries to land a leg kick but Orion saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Orion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A clash of legs there as Orion blocks the low kick. Obliteratii throws a lazy uppercut
and Orion counters with a body kick that stops Obliteratii in his tracks momentarily. Orion moves out of range of the strikes. Obliteratii thuds his right hand into Orion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Obliteratii digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs. Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion throws a head kick that misses. Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a three punch combo that has Obliteratii backing up. Obliteratii nods at Orion to acknowledge the strikes. Orion takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Orion cracks Obliteratii with a good jab. A bone on bone clash there as Obliteratii blocks the leg kick.
Orion blocks a jab. Obliteratii misses with a looping right. Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Orion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Obliteratii misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a low kick, right behind Obliteratii 's knee. Obliteratii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orion is out of range and Obliteratii settles back down. Orion ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii. Orion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Obliteratii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orion swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Obliteratii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Obliteratii tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Orion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Obliteratii tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Obliteratii connects with a body shot. Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it. Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii. Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion. Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A punch lands to the side of Orion 's head but he takes it in his stride. Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big left from Orion misses. Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Obliteratii counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Obliteratii throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side. Obliteratii misses with a right hand and Orion counters with a body kick. Obliteratii has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orion. Obliteratii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion. Obliteratii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion. Orion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obliteratii. Obliteratii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Orion throwing a counter right hand but Obliteratii manages to avoid it. Obliteratii throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Obliteratii just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOrion. Obliteratii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage! Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Obliteratii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orion will feel that in the morning. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obliteratii. Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Obliteratii does it's job there. Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Obliteratii is just out of range. Obliteratii tries a quick counter leg kick but Orion is wise to it. Orion misses with a shot to the body and Obliteratii counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check. Orion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Obliteratii moves out of range and Orion only half commits. Obliteratii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Obliteratii. Orion shrugs it off though. Obliteratii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Obliteratii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Obliteratii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head. Orion is looking to land body kicks. Obliteratii lands a leg kick that knocks Orion off balance momentarily. Obliteratii lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Orion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Obliteratii is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks. Orion tried to score with a low kick but Obliteratii checks it. Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range. Orion is looking to counter punch. Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Obliteratii.
Orion throws a hook but Obliteratii blocks it. Obliteratii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion. Orion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obliteratii can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Obliteratii avoids the head kick by Orion.
Orion avoids the head kick by Obliteratii.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Obliteratii tries to land a body kick and Orion counters with a nice body kick. Obliteratii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Obliteratii scores with a kick to the midsection. Obliteratii is looking to land body kicks. Obliteratii avoids the head kick by Orion.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A slapping body kick lands there for Obliteratii. Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight! Zeus Obliteratii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Obliteratii 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii! A very excited looking Zeus Obliteratii 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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