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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mon Ster (ranked 2561 p4p, 2198 weight class) and Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 268 p4p, 232 weight class). Ster comes to the cage accompanied by The Automatic - Monster. Mon Ster has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ster gets through Fiddlesticks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Ster to work.
Ster breaks the clinch.
Ster lands with an uppercut that bounces Fiddlesticks off the cage and back into range.
Fiddlesticks closes the distance and clinches.
Ster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fiddlesticks fails to land the takedown.
Ster misses with a hook. Fiddlesticks ducked under it nicely.
Fiddlesticks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ster.
Ster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiddlesticks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ster!
Ster throws Fiddlesticks to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiddlesticks.
Ster scores with a head kick. Fiddlesticks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiddlesticks moves away.
Fiddlesticks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ster throws out the jab.
Fiddlesticks lands a really nice looking cross but Ster seems unphased.
Ster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ster.
Ster lands a good knee to the midsection. Fiddlesticks won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Ster throws an elbow that misses.
Ster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ster connects with a right hand. Fiddlesticks shakes it off.
Fiddlesticks moves in looking to clinch but Ster pushes him off.
Fiddlesticks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks wants to clinch but Ster slips to the side
enabling Ster to counter with a crisp jab.
Ster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ster wants it to stay on the feet.
Ster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fiddlesticks is able to avoid easily.
Mon Ster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiddlesticks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fiddlesticks takes a swing at Ster's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Ster.
Ster throws a body punch but Fiddlesticks moves out of range.
Fiddlesticks misses with a two punch combination.
Ster misses with a straight left.
Fiddlesticks with the counter takedown but Ster avoids it easily.
Ramses Fiddlesticks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ster misses the shot to the body.
Fiddlesticks blocks a head kick by Ster.
Fiddlesticks with the counter takedown but Ster avoids it easily.
Fiddlesticks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fiddlesticks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ster lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiddlesticks's head.
Fiddlesticks fails with the takedown.
Ster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice defenses there by Ster.
Fiddlesticks fails to land the takedown.
A nice leg kick from Ster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiddlesticks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ster takes a swing at Fiddlesticks's ribcage but misses.
Fiddlesticks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fiddlesticks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ster.
Ster scores with a nice body kick.
Ster throws a solid leg kick but Fiddlesticks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ster.
Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Fiddlesticks moves out of range easily.
Fiddlesticks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ster closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddlesticks checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Fiddlesticks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fiddlesticks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ster moves away.
Fiddlesticks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ster eats them both and turns towards Fiddlesticks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fiddlesticks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ster throws a wild body kick that Fiddlesticks sees coming a mile off.
Ster throws a nice looking combination but Fiddlesticks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch but Ster is having none of it.
No joy there for Fiddlesticks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fiddlesticks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ster - the referee stops the clock and Fiddlesticks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ster. Fiddlesticks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fiddlesticks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fiddlesticks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ster darts in and clinches Fiddlesticks up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ramses Fiddlesticks has been cut.
Fiddlesticks working hard to break the clinch.
Fiddlesticks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Ster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ster throws a combination. Fiddlesticks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mon Ster is winning the standup battle so far.
Ster throws the left hand but Fiddlesticks avoids the punch easily.
Ster misses with the combination.
Fiddlesticks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ster connects with a crisp jab.
Fiddlesticks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ster as he jumps to the side.
Ster scores with a nice head shot.
Ster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fiddlesticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiddlesticks gets to his feet - Ster follows without any prompting.
Fiddlesticks tries for a takedown but Ster circles away easily
and Ster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Fiddlesticks. Those never looked like landing.
Fiddlesticks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiddlesticks.
Ster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fiddlestickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ster has managed to clinch.
Ster lands a body punch.
Ster breaks from the clinch.
Fiddlesticks fails with the takedown
and Ster counters with a stiff right hand.
Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Fiddlesticks.
Ster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiddlesticks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramses Fiddlesticks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fiddlesticks throws a right and a left that Ster avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ster!
Ster looks for the body kick but Fiddlesticks saw that one coming.
Ster lands with a right hand.
Ster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks misses with a two punch combination.
Ster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ster lands a leg kick that knocks Fiddlesticks off balance momentarily.
Ster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fiddlesticks throws a combination that misses
and Ster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiddlesticks is breathing heavily.
Fiddlesticks misses with a few strikes there.
Fiddlesticks wants to clinch.
Ster is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiddlesticks throws a counter combo.
Ster misses with a body shot
and Fiddlesticks counters with a left and a right that stings Ster.
Fiddlesticks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fiddlesticks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ster has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fiddlesticks but great work by Ster.
Ster remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ster continues to stall.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet but Ster is dominant here and he's now got Fiddlesticks's back!
Fiddlesticks is trying to stand back up.
Ster trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fiddlesticks doesn't escape.
Ster lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet.
Ster is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks is trying to stand back up.
Ster just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
More hug and hope from Ster.
Fiddlesticks trying to get back to his feet but Ster is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Ster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ster lands a jab to the nose.
Fiddlesticks connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Ster.
Ster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ster.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch up
and Ster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ster stalls.
Fiddlesticks blocks an elbow strike from Ster.
Ster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiddlesticks can do to turn this around?
Fiddlesticks is looking to break free of the clinch but Ster has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ster throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiddlesticks.
Ster misses with an elbow over the top.
Ster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ster stuns Fiddlesticks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fiddlesticks throws an off balance right hand
and Ster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch
and Fiddlesticks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fiddlesticks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fiddlesticks walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiddlesticks shoots in for a double leg but Ster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ster throws a right and a left that Fiddlesticks avoids nicely.
Fiddlesticks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ster as he jumps to the side.
Fiddlesticks blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fiddlesticks's sensitive parts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiddlesticks.
Ster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks shoots in looking for a takedown but Ster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiddlesticks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fiddlesticks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ster cracks Fiddlesticks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ster with a jab.
Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck for Fiddlesticks with that takedown attempt.
Ster swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks looks to land a combination but Ster avoids it well.
Ster leaves Fiddlesticks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ster cracks a nice hook into Fiddlesticks's ribs.
Ster scores with a nice right hand.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch but Ster is having none of it.
Ster connects with a nice looking jab.
Ster tests Fiddlesticks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fiddlesticks, pushing him back against the cage.
Fiddlesticks being controlled against the cage.
Ster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ster moves into the clinch.
Ster pushes off an throws an elbow but Fiddlesticks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ster breaks the clinch.
Ramses Fiddlesticks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fiddlesticks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiddlesticks lands a jab to Ster's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddlesticks misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ster to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiddlesticks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ster throws a push kick but Fiddlesticks slaps the foot to one side.
Mon Ster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ster throws a series of punches but Fiddlesticks avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Ster.
Fiddlesticks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ster to score with a decent uppercut.
Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ster lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiddlesticks's head.
Fiddlesticks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fiddlesticks misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ster with a nice calf kick.
Ster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mon Ster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mon Ster!
An out of breath Mon Ster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ramses Fiddlesticks was interviewed post fight and said 'Um, this is no surprise. I don't know why I fight. I don't even like fighting.'.
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