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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Rinderknecht (ranked 1849 p4p, 3385 weight class) and King James (ranked 219 p4p, 326 weight class). Rinderknecht comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as King James enters the cage!
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5 - 1 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Rinderknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinderknecht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rinderknecht feints a jab promting James to slip. Rinderknecht then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rinderknecht. That did some damage!
Rinderknecht shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rinderknecht moves away.
Rinderknecht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rinderknecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rinderknecht really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James tries to get to full guard but Rinderknecht has control of the leg.
Rinderknecht perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Rinderknecht's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rinderknecht's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
James wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinderknecht wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James taking some punishment here, with Rinderknecht in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rinderknecht in particular looking to stall.
James trying to hold on to Rinderknecht's head to control him but Rinderknecht postures up.
Rinderknecht scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rinderknecht in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rinderknecht wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rinderknecht working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
James is looking to stand up but Rinderknecht isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinderknecht sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rinderknecht postures up.
Rinderknecht sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rinderknecht 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.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James keeping moving, preventing Rinderknecht from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rinderknecht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rinderknecht throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Rinderknecht is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James tries a low kick but Rinderknecht avoids it.
Rinderknecht feinted with a counter takedown.
Rinderknecht checks a low kick from James.
Rinderknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Rinderknecht effectively controlling the action here.
Rinderknecht struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rinderknecht has him pressed against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rinderknecht jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rinderknecht takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Rinderknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rinderknecht has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James misses with a body kick.
Rinderknecht darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Rinderknecht into the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rinderknecht is controlling him.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James breaks the clinch.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rinderknecht has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James tries to sprawl but Rinderknecht drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
James wants to improve his position but Rinderknecht is controlling well.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rinderknecht. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rinderknecht wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King James will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rinderknecht throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Rinderknecht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from James.
James tries to move into range but Rinderknecht moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
Rinderknecht shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James throws a leg kick but Rinderknecht checks it.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rinderknecht darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Rinderknecht into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Rinderknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rinderknecht has him pressed against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rinderknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rinderknecht with a jab.
Rinderknecht shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinderknecht on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
Rinderknecht blocks the body kick.
Rinderknecht checks a leg kick.
Rinderknecht is looking to counter punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from James - that will leave a mark!
James swings for the body but Rinderknecht moves out of range.
We've been informed that James has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rinderknecht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinderknecht. Rinderknecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Rinderknecht tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And James responds with a good body kick, but Rinderknecht manages to step out the way in time.
James thows a leg kick but Rinderknecht checks it
and Rinderknecht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rinderknecht crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Rinderknecht gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Rinderknecht manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James blocks a jab.
James tries to score with a low kick but Rinderknecht moves his leg out of the way.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws a leg kick which misses Rinderknecht's front leg but catches the back leg as Rinderknecht tries to avoid it.
James throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rinderknecht takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rinderknecht is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James throws a jab when Rinderknecht was well out of range.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Rinderknecht feinted with a counter takedown.
Rinderknecht misses with a two punch combination.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Rinderknecht, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James is looking to land body kicks.
Rinderknecht instigates a clinch.
Rinderknecht is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rinderknecht wants a takedown but no success here.
Rinderknecht is looking to take this one to the mat.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rinderknecht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James misses with some punches.
Rinderknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rinderknecht on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rinderknecht has him pressed against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rinderknecht fails with a takedown attempt.
James lands a head kick. Rinderknecht smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James misses with a leg kick.
King James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James tried to score with a low kick but Rinderknecht checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Rinderknecht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a kick to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
The crowd cheers as Rinderknecht lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rinderknecht cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James tried to score with a low kick but Rinderknecht checks it.
Rinderknecht throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Rinderknecht misses with a few strikes there.
Rinderknecht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rinderknecht takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rinderknecht with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James slips a jab and a cross from Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
James throws a leg kick but Rinderknecht sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rinderknecht drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
Nice body kick there by James.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rinderknecht throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rinderknecht is in James's guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rinderknecht.
James is looking for a sweep.
Rinderknecht works to advance to full mount. James defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rinderknecht controlling from mount.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinderknecht controlling the position easily from mount.
James tries to hold on but Rinderknecht postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinderknecht lands a heavy elbow.
Rinderknecht controlling from mount.
James tries to hold on but Rinderknecht postures up.
Rinderknecht cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rinderknecht.
Rinderknecht avoids the attempt from James to control.
Rinderknecht controlling his opponent.
Rinderknecht has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Albert Rinderknecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rinderknecht landing punches.
Rinderknecht has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Rinderknecht takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rinderknecht pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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.
Rinderknecht working for a submission but James is keeping him at bay.
King James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rinderknecht landing shots from mount.
James tries to hold on but Rinderknecht pushes him away.
James is working to get back to half guard.
Rinderknecht tries to control but James wriggling away.
James is working to get back to half guard.
James tries to lock up and control but Rinderknecht gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinderknecht tries to control but James wriggling away.
Rinderknecht scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Rinderknecht has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rinderknecht trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinderknecht content just to control the position here.
Albert Rinderknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Rinderknecht showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Rinderknecht!
A relieved looking Albert Rinderknecht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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