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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oupa Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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275 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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258 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ales Zhandunka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oupa Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhandunka clobbers Nieminen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nieminen keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhandunka keeps the fight on the outside.
Nieminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhandunka.
Nieminen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nieminen showed some decent athleticism there.
Nieminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhandunka defending well though.
Nieminen is trying to control the action in half guard but Zhandunka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nieminen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhandunka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nieminen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nieminen connects with a nice short shot to Zhandunka's temple.
Nieminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhandunka defending well though.
Nieminen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zhandunka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nieminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhandunka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhandunka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nieminen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nieminen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nieminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Zhandunka has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nieminen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhandunka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhandunka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nieminen is one step ahead there.
Nieminen throws a strike but Zhandunka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zhandunka stopping the sweep attempt from Nieminen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zhandunka!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nieminen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nieminen throwing strikes here but Zhandunka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zhandunka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhandunka tries to get out of the position.
Nieminen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zhandunka is looking to escape.
Nieminen throws some wild stikes that Zhandunka manages to avoid easily.
Zhandunka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nieminen on the ground.
Zhandunka is squirming around, avoiding Nieminen's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oupa Nieminen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nieminen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Zhandunka.
It looks like Oupa Nieminen has been cut.
Zhandunka lands with an uppercut that bounces Nieminen off the cage and back into rage.
Zhandunka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhandunka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nieminen.
Nieminen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhandunka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhandunka jabs Nieminen right on the nose. Nieminen blinks but takes it well.
Zhandunka moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhandunka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nieminen.
Zhandunka is leaning against Nieminen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nieminen looking to stall.
Zhandunka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nieminen is breathing heavily.
Zhandunka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nieminens head.
Zhandunka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhandunka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nieminen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zhandunka to the mat. Zhandunka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nieminen preventing the sweep.
Nieminen trying to move into half guard but instead Zhandunka has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka wants to stand but Nieminen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nieminen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieminen, not yet.
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.
Nieminen trying to keep a closed guard but Zhandunka is proving a slippery customer.
Zhandunka wants to stand and escape but instead Nieminen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nieminen wants to control from the top but Zhandunka keeps moving.
Nieminen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zhandunka's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nieminen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nieminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhandunka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nieminen trying to control but Zhandunka is working from the bottom.
Nieminen lands a couple of elbows.
Nieminen preventing the sweep.
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.
Zhandunka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nieminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhandunka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nieminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhandunka is keeping the position for now.
Nieminen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zhandunka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nieminen.
Zhandunka keeping full guard, as Nieminen tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nieminen advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ales Zhandunka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oupa Nieminen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zhandunka lands with a shot to the body.
Nieminen tries to clinch up but Zhandunka circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhandunka closes the distance but Nieminen moves to the side
and Nieminen counters by moving into the clinch.
Zhandunka working aggressively here.
Nieminen working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhandunka stalling in the clinch.
Nieminen lands an elbow inside.
Zhandunka lands a body shot.
Nieminen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhandunka or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhandunka.
Nieminen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zhandunka's defenses.
Nieminen wants a takedown.
Zhandunka blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhandunka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nieminen controlling the action here for a moment.
Zhandunka lands a nice uppercut.
Zhandunka misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nieminen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhandunka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nieminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhandunka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zhandunka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nieminen lands a left hand.
Zhandunka swings wildly with an uppercut but Nieminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhandunka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Nieminen.
Zhandunka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhandunka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nieminen backwards.
Nieminen throws an elbow that misses.
Nieminen misses with an elbow strike.
Zhandunka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nieminen backwards.
A short left from Zhandunka.
Nieminen is working for takedown but Zhandunka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nieminen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nieminen breaks from the clinch.
Zhandunka looks to clinch
and Nieminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhandunka wants to clinch up but Nieminen keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka lands a right hook to the body.
Oupa Nieminen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Zhandunka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nieminen, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nieminen.
Zhandunka misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Nieminen.
Zhandunka lands with a right to the head.
Zhandunka gets through Nieminen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nieminen is trying to stall.
Zhandunka is trying to break free.
Nieminen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zhandunka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhandunka stalling the fight.
Zhandunka lands a left hand.
Zhandunka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zhandunka misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nieminen.
A head punch on the inside from Nieminen fails to land.
Nieminen trying to control the position but instead, Zhandunka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nieminen into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Zhandunka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nieminen backwards.
Nieminen throws a head punch that misses.
Zhandunka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhandunka digs a right hand into Nieminen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nieminen's gas tank.
Zhandunka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhandunka trying to control the position but instead, Nieminen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhandunka into the cage.
The referee calls for Zhandunka to work.
Zhandunka blocking some punches.
Zhandunka lands with a right to the head.
Zhandunka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhandunka tries to clinch up
and Zhandunka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhandunka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhandunka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zhandunka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zhandunka moves into the clinch.
Zhandunka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhandunka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nieminen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nieminen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhandunka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ales Zhandunka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oupa Nieminen.
A left lands for Zhandunka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhandunka's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhandunka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ales Zhandunka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieminen misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nieminen drops his hands momentarily and Zhandunka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhandunka closes the distance but Nieminen moves to the side
and Nieminen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zhandunka won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Nieminen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ales Zhandunka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhandunka 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ales Zhandunka!
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energy
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hype
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