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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Hardon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardon Jr.
A jab from Hardon Jr finds it's way through Nukem's defenses.
Hardon Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Nukem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nukem. That's going to slow Hardon Jr down.
Nukem 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.
Nukem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nukem moves forwards but Hardon Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardon Jr.
Nukem misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hardon Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr misses with an uppercut. Nukem saw that one coming.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses.
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Hardon Jr off balance momentarily.
Nukem misses with a straight left.
Hardon Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardon Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardon Jr is looking to chop away at Nukem's legs.
Nukem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nukem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardon Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardon Jr blocks a head kick by Nukem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardon Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nukems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nukem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nukem.
Nukem connects with a body shot that sends Hardon Jr's belly button to the back.
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!
Hardon Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr wants to clinch
and Nukem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Hardon Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nukem tries to clinch there but Hardon Jr circles away.
Hardon Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nice uppercut there from Nukem.
Nukem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardon Jr misses with a straight left.
Hardon Jr misses with a looping left.
Nukem scores with a jab. Hardon Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nukem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Nukem.
Nukem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardon Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nukem scores with a leg kick.
Nukem jabs at Hardon Jr's body.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr misses with a low kick.
Nukem thuds his right hand into Hardon Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nukem, as that shot connected.
Hardon Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Nukem off balance momentarily.
Nukem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick
and Nukem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nukem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nukem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardon Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nukem moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hardon Jr has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A right hand to the body from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr breaks from the clinch.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Hardon Jr.
Nukem clobbers Hardon Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardon Jr tries a low kick but Nukem avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem missing with a left hand there. Hardon Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nukem misses with a left hand
and Hardon Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardon Jr is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem looks to land a left hand but Hardon Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hardon Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Hardon Jr.
Nukem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardon Jr slips under a jab.
Nukem lands a front kick.
Duke Nukem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon Jr lands a high kick!
Hardon Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardon Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardon Jr misses with a head kick.
Nukem doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nukem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardon Jr in his tracks.
Nukem cracks Hardon Jr with a good jab.
Hardon Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr lands with an overhand left.
Nukem staying out of range there.
Nukem throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardon Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardon Jr gets tackled into the cage by Nukem. Nukem maintains the clinch.
Nukem decides to pull guard.
Hardon Jr trying to control but Nukem is working from the bottom.
Hardon Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardon Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Nukem is trying to keep Hardon Jr in close.
Hardon Jr trying to control but Nukem is working from the bottom.
Hardon Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nukem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nukem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardon Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Hardon Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a body kick that misses.
Nukem connects with an inside leg kick.
Nukem cracks Hardon Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nukem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardon Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hardon Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardon Jr swinging wildly here.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Hardon Jr avoids it with no problem.
Nukem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nukem closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardon Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nukem's hands.
A low kick from Hardon Jr is predictable there
and Hardon Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardon Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardon Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nukem jabs at Hardon Jr's body.
Nukem throws a jab when Hardon Jr was well out of range.
Nukem slips a jab from Hardon Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Nukem misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem throws a right and a left that Hardon Jr avoids nicely.
Hardon Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardon Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Nukem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardon Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nukem manages to circle out of the way.
Nukem throws a low kick but Hardon Jr avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem lands a really nice looking cross but Hardon Jr seems unphased.
Nukem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hardon Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Hardon Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nukem doesn't seem phased though.
Nukem tries to clinch but Hardon Jr moves out of range.
Hardon Jr is looking to counter punch.
Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardon Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nukem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardon Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardon Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nukem on the side of the head.
Nukem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardon Jr throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nukem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nukem misses the shot to the body.
Hardon Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon Jr blocks a leg kick.
Hardon Jr is looking to counter punch.
Nukem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Hardon Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardon Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy.
Donk. Hardon Jr catches Nukem right on the button with a cross.
Hardon Jr misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hardon Jr misses.
Hardon Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nukem counters with a three punch combo that has Hardon Jr backing up. Hardon Jr nods at Nukem to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardon Jr throws a right hand that Nukem ducks under and follows up with a left that Nukem also avoids with ease.
Hardon Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Nukem.
Hardon Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Hardon Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Nukem throws a series of punches but Hardon Jr avoids them all with ease.
Nukem checks a low kick from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr scores with a nice strike.
Nukem tries to clinch but Hardon Jr moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem feints and then cracks Hardon Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardon Jr down.
Hardon Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardon Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nukem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nukem misses with an uppercut. Hardon Jr saw that one coming.
Nukem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon Jr is looking to clinch.
Hardon Jr blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nukem scores with a jab to the body.
Nukem misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardon Jr misses the target.
Nukem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Duke Nukem just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Hardon Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nukem wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardon Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nukem can pounce on him.
Hardon Jr misses with a looping right.
A jab from Hardon Jr misses.
Nukem swings widly with a right hand
and Hardon Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nukem's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nukem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardon Jr checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hardon Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hardon Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nukem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nukem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nukem duly obliges.
Hardon Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nukem moves away.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Hardon Jr.
Nukem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nukem with a nice cross.
Hardon Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nukem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nukem lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nukem.
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Hardon Jr off balance momentarily.
Nukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nukem lands a front kick.
Nukem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardon Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nukem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardon Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardon Jr moves away from the strike by Nukem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nukem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nukem checks the leg kick.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses
and Nukem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick but Nukem moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardon Jr misses the target.
Hardon Jr wants to clinch but Nukem slips to the side
and Nukem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nukem misses with a looping left.
Nukem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardon Jr in his tracks.
Hardon Jr throws a hook but Nukem avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nukem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardon Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardon Jr can pounce on him.
Nukem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardon Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardon Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nukem swings for the body but Hardon Jr moves out of range.
It looked like Hardon Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardon Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
Nukem misses with a body shot.
As Nukem backs away, Hardon Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardon Jr takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Big Hardon Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nukem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardon Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nukem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nukem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardon Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nukem manages to circle out of the way.
Hardon Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardon Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon Jr being controlled against the cage.
Hardon Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem is trying to trip Hardon Jr. He has hold of a leg but Hardon Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nukem persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hardon Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardon Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nukem defends it easily.
Nukem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem wants to stand but Hardon Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nukem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukem trying to control but Hardon Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr has his hands on Nukem's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Hardon Jr.
Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon Jr.
Nukem tries a head kick but it misses.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hardon Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardon Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nukem thuds a left hand into Hardon Jr's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardon Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nukem darts in and clinches Hardon Jr up against the cage.
Nukem tries to break free but Hardon Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Hardon Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardon Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nukem can't fight it off and eventually Hardon Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Nukem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nukem wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Nukem.
Well Nukem 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem is the new super heavyweight champion!
Duke Nukem tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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