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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gator Bait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bait's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alligator under my bed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gator Bait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ian Turner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Bait throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Bait half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bait throws a one two combo.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Bait moved out of range.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bait.
A nice combination there by Bait.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Bait blocks a jab.
Bait is looking for a counter combo.
Bait scores with a jab.
Bait jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bait scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turner is rocked!
Turner jabs at Bait's body.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bait misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bait throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner jabs at Bait's body.
A low kick from Turner misses
and Bait counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Bait does no damage.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner digs a good hook to Bait's body.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner avoids the head kick by Bait.
Bait tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bait walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bait throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Turner feints and then cracks Bait's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bait down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bait tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bait throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Bait moved out of range nicely.
Turner misses the jab.
Bait throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Bait throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bait is breathing heavily.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bait.
Turner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bait has time to react.
Turner gets a clinch.
Turner tries to work over Bait's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Bait's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bait looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bait wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bait tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Bait wants to break free but Turner has control.
Bait has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turner has Bait pressed against the cage, preventing Bait from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bait wants to break free but Turner has control.
Bait blocks a body shot from Turner.
Bait can't break the clinch.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Bait is looking to break free of the clinch but Turner has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turner prevents Bait from breaking the clinch.
Turner prevents Bait from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bait's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bait is trying to break free.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bait is trying to force a seperation but Turner has the dominant position.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner pushes off an throws an elbow but Bait leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bait breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Bait, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turner slips under a jab from Bait.
Bait scores with a head kick. Turner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ian Turner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bait throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Bait steps away.
Gator Bait is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bait keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner lands a nice looking body kick.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Bait uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bait misses the target.
Bait misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a good low kick that Bait was not able to check.
Bait has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turner is looking to clinch but Bait is avoiding it.
Bait drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turner sprawls and moves away.
Ian Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bait misses with a few strikes there.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bait.
Turner tries a quick counter leg kick but Bait is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bait misses with a series of wild punches.
Bait throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner pushes Bait up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Bait's head.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bait wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Bait is looking to break free of the clinch but Turner has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bait as Turner tries to tie him up.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Turner.
Bait is trying to force a seperation but Turner has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Bait wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Turner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bait has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bait's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bait scores with a head kick. Turner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bait misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner lands a big uppercut and Bait crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bait looks OK. Turner waves Bait back to his feet!
Bait is rocked!
Bait misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Oh Bait is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner scores with a push kick.
Turner circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bait tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Turner wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Struggling Desperately (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saracen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desperately comes to the cage accompanied by Legend of a Banished Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Struggling Desperately!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Saracen Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Desperately does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desperately appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith darts in and clinches Desperately up against the cage.
Desperately on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Desperately.
Desperately tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Desperately tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Desperately controls his hands.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desperately is defending well for now.
Desperately lands a nice knee to the body.
Desperately struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desperately tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperately's elbow.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith blocks a body shot from Desperately.
Desperately scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Desperately.
Smith misses with some punches.
Desperately pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Desperately scores a nice knee to the body.
Desperately tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith is leaning against Desperately and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Desperately.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desperately misses with an elbow strike.
Desperately tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Desperately is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Desperately has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desperately wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Desperately throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Desperately pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Nice sprawl there from Desperately as Smith shoots in.
Desperately feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Desperately.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Desperately defends it nicely.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Desperately is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Desperately avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desperately's waist but Desperately gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Desperately misses the target.
Struggling Desperately has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saracen Smith.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Desperately sprawls well. Desperately wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Desperately swivels and escapes.
Desperately tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperately avoids a kick to the body.
Desperately half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Desperately uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desperately feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Desperately moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Desperately lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries to stall but Desperately uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Desperately lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desperately tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Desperately.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desperately landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Desperately is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Desperately into the cage.
Desperately's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Struggling Desperately will probably get the nod.
That's time! Desperately's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Desperately sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith gets a clinch.
Desperately tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Desperately landing knees to the head.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Desperately obliges.
Desperately pressing his opponent against the cage.
Struggling Desperately has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Desperately tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to work over Desperately's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperately's elbow.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Desperately avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Desperately lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Desperately.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Desperately pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desperately gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Desperately.
Desperately tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Desperately seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Desperately misses with a knee strike.
Desperately trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Desperately wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Desperately wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith pushes Desperately back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Desperately throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Desperately fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Desperately as Smith tries to tie him up.
Desperately effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith keeps control of Desperately as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Desperately breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Desperately sprawls well.
Desperately throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Desperately takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Desperately is defended easily by Smith.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Desperately tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Desperately to the ground. Desperately escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Struggling Desperately has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saracen Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Desperately's half guard.
Desperately makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Desperately defends well and Smith ends up having to push Desperately into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saracen Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Desperately, which made it look bad.
Desperately half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Desperately half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith lands with a hook. Desperately tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperately tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Desperately has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desperately struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Desperately just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Desperately throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperately's elbow.
Desperately avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Desperately pulls guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Desperately is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Desperately is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Struggling Desperately dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
We've been told by Desperately's head coaches at Thirteenth Legion MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Desperately tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Desperately blocks a leg kick.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Struggling Desperately is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desperately tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Desperately keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperately has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Desperately manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Desperately stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Desperately sprawls well.
Desperately appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Struggling Desperately has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saracen Smith.
Desperately slips a straight right by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Desperately tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Desperately shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Knees to the body from Desperately.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desperately scores with a hook to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Desperately.
Desperately taking a breather.
Desperately utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Desperately manages to break the clinch.
Desperately tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Desperately rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Desperately.
Desperately escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Desperately's hands.
Saracen Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Desperately.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Desperately swivels and escapes.
Desperately tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saracen Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desperately on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desperately as he jumps to the side.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Struggling Desperately is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Desperately tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves to clinch but Desperately breaks away
and Desperately counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperately wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Desperately might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Desperately working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struggling Desperately overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desperately tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Desperately wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Desperately looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Struggling Desperately showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desperately, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Struggling Desperately!
A victorious Struggling Desperately thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stirling is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Endgestalt - Sturmkrieger. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alastair Stirling!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Stirling takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stirling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stirling gets the takedown into side control.
Stirling cracks Parker with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Stirling seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stirling working the ground and pound but Parker is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Stirling seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stirling postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stirling misses with the ground and pound.
Stirling is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stirling tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to control but Stirling postures up.
Stirling cracks Parker with a big right hand but Parker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stirling lands a few punches from side control.
Parker is trying to control Stirling's posture but Stirling avoids it.
Parker is not content to let Stirling control the position.
Stirling taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Stirling wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stirling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Parker is trying to maintain the position but Stirling is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stirling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Stirling misses the target.
Parker throws the left hand but Stirling avoids the punch easily.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker walks into a jab.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stirling.
Parker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stirling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Alastair Stirling has been cut.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Stirling.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker rushes Stirling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stirling wants a takedown but no success here.
Stirling scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker decides to pull guard.
Stirling trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Stirling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stirling trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stirling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stirling's guard.
Stirling keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Parker preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alastair Stirling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alastair Stirling's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Parker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stirling sprawls well initially but Parker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alastair Stirling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stirling wants to get back to full guard.
Stirling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stirling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Parker is keen to just control but Stirling is a slippery customer.
Parker stalling away here and it's allowed Stirling to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stirling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Stirling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stirling is looking for a sweep.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stirling keeps working.
Parker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stirling is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stirling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stirling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Stirling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stirling throws a wild hook but Parker just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Stirling gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Parker raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parker!
Peter Parker is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane jabs at Nukem's body.
Clegane is looking to slow Nukem down with leg kicks.
Clegane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clegane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clegane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clegane.
Nukem is looking to counter punch.
Nukem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clegane staying out of range there.
Clegane throws a lazy right hand but Nukem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clegane throws a leg kick
and Nukem counters with a nice body shot.
Nukem throws a series of punches but Clegane moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane throws a hook to the side of Nukem's head but Nukem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clegane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clegane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Clegane misses
and Nukem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nukem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clegane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a head kick.
Nukem throws a quick counter kick to the body but Clegane avoids it.
Clegane misses with a body kick.
Nukem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clegane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Clegane.
Nukem blocks a head kick by Clegane.
Nukem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clegane looks to throw a body kick
and Nukem counters with a series of strikes. Clegane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane avoids the head kick by Nukem.
Clegane moves away from the strike by Nukem.
Nukem thows a body kick. Clegane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clegane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clegane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clegane keeps the fight on the outside.
Clegane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clegane throws out the jab.
Nukem misses with a looping left.
Clegane feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem is not content to let Clegane control the position.
Nukem is trying to escape the position but Clegane is controlling the position.
Clegane works to advance to full mount. Nukem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Clegane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nukem tries to reverse the position but Clegane maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to control the pace but Nukem is squirming around nicely.
Clegane avoids the attempt from Nukem to control.
Clegane controlling from the full mount.
Clegane wants to take his opponent's back but Nukem doesn't allow it.
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.
Nukem is looking to improve his position but Clegane isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nukem's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Clegane wants to control the pace but Nukem is squirming around nicely.
Nukem working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clegane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it.
Nukem throwing a counter right hand but Clegane manages to avoid it.
Nukem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick
and Nukem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nukem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Nukem.
Nukem lands a nice hook to Clegane's body. Clegane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Clegane slams his shin into Nukem's torso.
Clegane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nukem.
Nukem is looking to slow Clegane down with leg kicks.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clegane unleashes a big counter combination but Nukem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nukem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clegane. Clegane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane throws a looping overhand right but Nukem ducks down to avoid it.
Nukem is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nukem checks a leg kick.
Clegane takes a swing at Nukem's ribcage but misses.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Clegane.
Clegane throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem checks a leg kick nicely.
Clegane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clegane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nukem.
Clegane misses the jab.
Nukem throws a big counter combination but Clegane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clegane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nukem counters with a big head kick but Clegane shrugs it off.
Clegane throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Nukem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nukem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nukem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clegane manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries a head kick but it misses.
Clegane misses with a hook. Nukem ducked under it nicely.
Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far.
Clegane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nukem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clegane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nukem tries a head kick but it misses.
Nukem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clegane on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clegane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nukem rather than just go for the knockout.
Clegane cracks Nukem with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nukem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clegane.
Nukem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nukem. Clegane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nukem wants to clinch up but Clegane keeps it at a distance.
And Clegane responds with a good body kick, but Nukem manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clegane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clegane throws out a counter right but Nukem avoids it with no problem.
Clegane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nukem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nukem throws a big counter combination but Clegane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clegane throws a hook but Nukem avoids it easily.
Clegane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a two punch combination.
As Clegane backs away, Nukem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clegane misses with a combination
and Nukem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nukem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Nukem misses.
Clegane misses with a straight right.
Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clegane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice body kick from Nukem.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nukem connects with a jab.
Nukem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clegane throws a leg kick that misses.
Nukem scores with a jab to the head.
Clegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clegane throws a low kick but Nukem moves out of range easily.
Nukem scores with a hook to the body. Clegane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clegane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nukem.
Nukem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nukem slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clegane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nukem.
Clegane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nukem throws a head kick but Clegane moves out of range.
Clegane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nukem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nukem lands with an overhand left.
Clegane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nukem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Nukem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clegane wants to clinch up but Nukem keeps it at a distance.
Nukem has closed the distance and engaged Clegane in a clinch.
Clegane avoids a wild elbow strike from Nukem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clegane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nukem's brow.
Nukem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Nukem.
Clegane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nukem.
Duke Nukem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegane throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem misses with a straight right.
Nukem moves away from the strike by Clegane.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Nukem avoids them all with ease.
Nukem throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Clegane does no damage.
Nukem slips a straight right by Clegane.
Clegane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nukem throws out the jab.
Nukem lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane looks to score with a jab to the body but Nukem is just out of range.
Nukem throws a quick counter head kick but Clegane was just out of range.
Nukem lands with a shot to the body.
Clegane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clegane moves away from the strike by Nukem.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a body shot.
Nukem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clegane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clegane 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.
Clegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Nukem lands.
Decent striking displayed by Nukem there.
Clegane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clegane lands with a nice combination. Nukem backs away looking to recover.
Clegane misses with a body shot.
Nukem lands a head shot.
Nukem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clegane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nukem.
Nukem checks a leg kick.
Nukem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clegane shoots in and drives through. Nukem sprawls well.
Clegane looks to throw the jab but Nukem is out of range.
Clegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nukem moves away.
Nukem darts in trying to clinch
and Clegane counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem cracks Clegane with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nukem.
Nukem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clegane.
Clegane misses with a straight left.
Nukem clinches.
Clegane tries to stall but Nukem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clegane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nukem jumps guard but Clegane stands there with Nukem around his waist. Nukem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clegane prevents Nukem from breaking the clinch.
Nukem is trying to break the clinch but Clegane is controlling him.
Nukem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nukem lands a head kick. Clegane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clegane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clegane misses with a looping left.
Clegane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clegane staying out of range there.
Clegane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clegane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses
and Nukem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clegane throws a front kick aimed at Nukem's knee but Nukem avoids it well.
Clegane slips a jab and a cross from Nukem.
Nukem connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Clegane.
Clegane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nukem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clegane's calf.
Nukem scores with a jab. Clegane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nukem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clegane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clegane slips a straight right by Nukem.
Nukem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clegane.
Clegane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nukem tries to counter by clinching up but Clegane breaks away and moves out of range.
Nukem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clegane.
Nukem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nukem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clegane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clegane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nukem.
Nukem throws the left hand but Clegane avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Clegane misses its intended target.
Nukem is looking for a counter combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clegane. Nukem shrugs it off though.
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!
Nukem looks to land a combination but Clegane avoids it well.
Clegane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane misses with a jab to the body
and Nukem counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nukem is looking to land body kicks.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Clegane.
Nukem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clegane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clegane 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clegane.
Clegane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clegane misses with a low kick as Nukem jumps back.
Nukem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane looks to throw the jab but Nukem is out of range.
The fighters circling - Clegane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clegane throws a lazy right hand but Nukem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nukem fails in his attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Nukem blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nukem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clegane with a jab.
Clegane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nukem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clegane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nukem.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses.
Clegane is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nukem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clegane.
Clegane misses with an uppercut.
Clegane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clegane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clegane feints a counter leg kick.
Clegane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clegane misses with a takedown
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane throws a right hand that Nukem ducks under and follows up with a left that Nukem also avoids with ease.
Nukem throws out a powerful jab.
Clegane walks into a stiff left hand from Nukem.
Clegane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nukem tries to bum rush Clegane with a series of wild strikes but Clegane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nukem throws a jab but it's blocked by Clegane.
Clegane throws a hook to the side of Nukem's head but Nukem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Nukem misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem had his way with Sandor Clegane in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nukem throws a one two combo.
Nukem tries to bum rush Clegane with a series of wild strikes but Clegane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Nukem.
Clegane throws a leg kick but Nukem checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clegane.
Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nukem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clegane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clegane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clegane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nukem's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Clegane.
Clegane misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nukem.
A telegraphed right hand from Nukem misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane cracks Nukem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clegane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clegane throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range.
Clegane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nukem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nukem scores with a kick to the body.
Nukem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clegane.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nukem as he avoids it easily.
Clegane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clegane. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nukem is looking to slow Clegane down with leg kicks.
Clegane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandor Clegane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem is looking to clinch but Clegane is avoiding it.
Clegane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clegane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nukem slips under a jab.
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!
A big left from Clegane misses.
It looked like Nukem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nukem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane misses with a kick to the body.
Nukem walks into a left hand.
Clegane tries a head kick but it misses.
Nukem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clegane's head backwards.
Nukem tries to clinch up but Clegane circles away and keeps his distance.
Clegane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clegane scores with the left hand. Nukem knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem blocks a low kick nicely.
Nukem is looking to clinch.
Clegane moves away from the strike by Nukem.
Clegane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clegane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nukem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clegane throws a big shot that misses.
Nukem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nukem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nukem throws a head kick that half lands.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clegane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nukem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clegane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nukem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Nukem counters with a quick kick to the body but Clegane blocks it.
Clegane throws a front kick aimed at Nukem's knee but Nukem avoids it well.
It looked like Nukem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem scores with a jab to the body.
Clegane throws a low kick but Nukem avoids it.
Clegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nukem moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem's corner calls for a 1-2. Nukem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nukem looks to land a body kick but Clegane moved away.
Clegane punishes Nukem's body with a nice straight punch.
Clegane throws a wild body kick that Nukem sees coming a mile off.
Nukem tries to clinch but Clegane is having none of it.
Clegane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clegane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Clegane misses.
Nukem moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duke Nukem.
I think Nukem 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem retains his super heavyweight title!
Duke Nukem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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