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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Krampus (ranked 335 p4p, 448 weight class) and Badr Al Din (ranked 54 p4p, 65 weight class). Al Din has chosen RUNNING BACK as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Al Din!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krampus scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Krampus misses the target.
Krampus scores with a punch to the head.
Al Din scores with a jab.
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Al Din steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krampus. That one must have hurt.
Krampus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krampus shoots in and bounces Al Din off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Krampus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Din is trying to keep Krampus in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Din can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krampus controls the pace.
Krampus works over Al Din with some ground and pound from guard.
Krampus wants to pass the guard but Al Din is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din keeping moving, preventing Krampus from controlling successfully.
Krampus lands a couple of digs.
Krampus being controlled here momentarily.
Krampus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Din swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Din looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Din, not yet.
Krampus postures up in Al Din's guard and throws a big left but Al Din blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Din working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krampus.
Krampus postures up in Al Din's guard and throws a big left but Al Din blocks it.
Krampus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Din pulls Krampus in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Al Din utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krampus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Din utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Al Din is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Al Din is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krampus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Al Din is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krampus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Din.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Din is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Krampus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Krampus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Din can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krampus controls the position.
Al Din is looking for a sweep.
Al Din has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Krampus is working Al Din over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krampus cracks Al Din with a big right hand but Al Din just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Krampus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Al Din is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krampus is trying to ground and pound but Al Din uses the momentary lack of control by Krampus to regain half guard.
Al Din on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
That's time! Krampus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al Din throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krampus counters with a stiff right hand.
Krampus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy.
Krampus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al Din jabs Krampus right on the nose. Krampus blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Krampus.
Krampus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Din can do to turn this around?
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krampus looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din fails to land with a series of punches.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Krampus.
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krampus.
Dexter Krampus is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Al Din connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Din scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krampus in his tracks.
Dexter Krampus's cut is getting worse.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krampus throws a right and a left that Al Din avoids nicely.
Krampus misses the shot to the body.
Al Din swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Din stuffs the takedown attempt from Krampus. Krampus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krampus throws out the jab.
Krampus catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krampus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krampus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din tries to score with a low kick but Krampus moves his leg out of the way.
Krampus has a takedown stuffed.
Krampus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Din tries to sprawl but Krampus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krampus seems to be working for a kimura but Al Din defends the submission attempt.
Krampus throwing shots but Al Din is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Din has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krampus is working away from the top position though.
Al Din is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Din is trying is best to control the position here.
Krampus wants to control but Al Din is keeping him busy.
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Din trying to control from the bottom.
Krampus trying to control from half guard but Al Din is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Krampus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krampus misses with an uppercut.
Al Din takes a swing at Krampus's ribcage but misses.
Al Din blocks a jab.
Krampus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Badr Al Din is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Krampus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Din. Al Din obviously looking to wear him down.
Krampus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Din's guard.
Al Din wants to control the position but Krampus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Al Din is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krampus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus is stalling here. Al Din is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Krampus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Al Din has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din controls the position from side control.
Krampus tries to escape but Al Din is in control.
Krampus is not content to let Al Din control the position.
Al Din wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krampus, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dexter Krampus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Krampus scores with a nice right hand.
Al Din swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krampus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krampus shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Din sprawls well. He's pushed Krampus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Din checks a low kick from Krampus.
A countering left hand to the body from Al Din misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Din as he connects with a hook.
Al Din misses with a kick to the body.
Al Din throws a hook but Krampus avoids it easily.
Al Din changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses
and Krampus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krampus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Din cracks Krampus with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Al Din catches Krampus right on the button with a cross.
Dexter Krampus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krampus throws a push kick but Al Din slaps the foot to one side.
Krampus lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krampus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Din delivers a nice body kick.
Al Din explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krampus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Din lands a glancing blow to the side of Krampus's head.
Krampus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Din.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krampus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Din throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din jabs Krampus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krampus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Din lands with an uppercut that bounces Krampus off the cage and back into range.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Al Din.
Jeez, Dexter Krampus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Krampus needs to keep his hands up - Al Din had a free shot at his head there.
Krampus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dexter Krampus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krampus blocks a jab.
Krampus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krampus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Din drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krampus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krampus throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Din flicks out a counter leg kick but Krampus steps away.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Krampus counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din checks the leg kick.
Al Din jabs Krampus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Din scores with a jab. Krampus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dexter Krampus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badr Al Din!
After the fight, Badr Al Din was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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