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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Kardi (ranked 1645 p4p, 435 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 249 p4p, 68 weight class). Weismuller has chosen Nobody Speak as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tommy Weismuller enters the cage!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Rudi Kardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Kardi avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardi dives in and grabs Weismuller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes down on Kardi's head and hops out.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
A low kick from Weismuller misses
so Kardi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kardi preventing the sweep.
Kardi advances position into side control!
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weismuller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Weismuller is defending well.
Kardi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Weismuller's legs.
Weismuller wants to control but Kardi postures up.
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Weismuller is defending well.
Kardi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Weismuller works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weismuller pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control.
Kardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Weismuller gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi working some strikes from top position.
Weismuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Weismuller is retaining full guard.
Kardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Weismuller has wrist control.
Kardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kardi 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.
Weismuller looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weismuller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weismuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Weismuller, not yet.
Kardi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kardi slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller tries to kick Kardi off but Kardi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kardi is working for a kimura but Weismuller is defending it quite comfortably.
Kardi stops Weismuller from getting back to his feet.
Kardi is looking for a kimura here.
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but Weismuller defends the submission attempt.
Kardi is looking for a kimura here.
That's four 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.
Kardi prevents Weismuller from standing back up.
Kardi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weismuller's head.
Weismuller moves into full guard.
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weismuller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weismuller has escaped and now he's on top!
Kardi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weismuller defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weismuller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kardi's guard.
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Kardi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Kardi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weismuller sprawls and moves away.
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kardi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kardi 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.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardi tries to counter with a takedown but Weismuller is quick to defend against it.
Weismuller misses with a series of wild punches.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kardi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Kardi blocks the low kick.
Kardi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weismuller sprawls and moves away.
Kardi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Kardi cracks Weismuller with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi tries for a kimura but Weismuller is defending well.
Kardi swings around for an armbar but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.
Kardi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weismuller has passed into half guard!
Weismuller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kardi controls his leg.
Weismuller thows a huge punch but Kardi dodges it nicely.
Kardi is refusing to be controlled, as Weismuller sits in half guard.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Weismuller has control of the leg.
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi actively working from the bottom here.
Weismuller thows a huge punch but Kardi dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weismuller decides to return to a standing position.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kardi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Weismuller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kardi rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller lands a jab.
Weismuller catches Kardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tommy Weismuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardi is just out of range.
Kardi looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
Weismuller lands a two punch combo.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kardi ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Kardi shoots in looking for a takedown. Weismuller tries to sprawl out of it but Kardi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weismuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller punishes Kardi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Weismuller as Kardi shoots in.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kardi walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weismuller.
Kardi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weismuller sprawls well. Weismuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kardi moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Kardi moves out of range.
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardi moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Kardi moved away.
Kardi blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Weismuller as Kardi shoots in.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Kardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Kardi checks the leg kick.
Kardi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Weismuller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weismuller manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Weismuller's guard.
Weismuller controls Kardi momentarily but Kardi frees himself.
Weismuller is looking to stand up but Kardi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weismuller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weismuller has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weismuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weismuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kardi looking for a guillotine here but Weismuller defends easily.
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weismuller is aware though and is defending well.
Rudi Kardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weismuller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weismuller has managed to get both his arms back between Kardi's legs - danger averted.
Weismuller is looking to stand up but Kardi won't let him.
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kardi keeping moving, preventing Weismuller from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weismuller gets to his feet. Kardi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Weismuller scores with a jab to the head.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardi.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Kardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller feints a jab promting Kardi to slip. Weismuller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kardi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a low kick, looking for Kardi's leg but Kardi calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardi slips a straight right by Weismuller.
Weismuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardi.
Weismuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Weismuller.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Kardi closes the distance and clinches up with Weismuller, looking for a takedown. Kardi pushes Weismuller against the cage but Weismuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weismuller 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
A very excited looking Tommy Weismuller 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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