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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between FullOf Hiddens (ranked 1048 p4p, 1263 weight class) and Rudolf Meine (ranked 132 p4p, 157 weight class). Rudolf Meine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudolf Meine!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiddens misses with a low kick.
Meine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hiddens just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiddens misses with a left hand
and Meine counters by clinching up.
Meine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meine throws a head punch that misses.
Hiddens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meine throws a series of punches but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Meine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meine throws a looping overhand right but Hiddens ducks down to avoid it.
Meine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens misses with a low kick as Meine jumps back.
Hiddens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Meine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiddens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine moves out of range as Hiddens throws a body kick.
Meine throws a hook to the side of Hiddens's head but Hiddens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiddens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meine moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp 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!
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Hiddens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hiddens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiddens is thwarting Meine's attempts to control the position.
Hiddens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiddens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiddens is thwarting Meine's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hiddens is looking to stall here but Meine recovers full guard.
Hiddens trying to control but Meine is working from the bottom.
Hiddens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens throws a hook but Meine avoids it easily.
Meine moves out of range as Hiddens strikes.
Hiddens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meine to score with a decent uppercut.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meine.
A jab from Hiddens finds it's way through Meine's defenses.
Meine is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.
Meine slips under a jab from Hiddens.
Hiddens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meine tries to counter with a clinch but Hiddens shakes him off and moves away.
Hiddens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Meine lands a lovely overhand right.
Hiddens feints a jab promting Meine to slip. Hiddens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Meine lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Meine misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meine blocks the body kick.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens slips a straight right by Meine.
Hiddens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiddens misses with a wild combination.
Hiddens misses with a hook. Meine ducked under it nicely.
Meine tries to counter with a clinch but Hiddens shakes him off and moves away.
Meine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hiddens digs a good hook to Meine's body.
Hiddens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meine's head backwards.
Meine misses with a right hand
and Hiddens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hiddens.
Meine is trying to control the position but Hiddens postures up.
Hiddens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiddens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiddens throws a big elbow that misses.
Meine wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
That's time! Hiddens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hiddens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meine.
Hiddens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meine's waist but Meine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiddens off to one side.
Meine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meine avoids the body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiddens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hiddens tries to move into range but Meine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meine misses with a hook. Hiddens ducked under it nicely.
Hiddens tries to land a leg kick but Meine saw it coming and moves away.
FullOf Hiddens is winning the standup battle so far.
Meine throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Meine missing with a left hand there. Hiddens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiddens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiddens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hiddens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Hiddens is looking to take a break and control but Meine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
FullOf Hiddens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiddens throws an elbow but Meine slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Meine is right now.
Meine gets back to half guard.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meine's head.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meine's head.
Meine wants to control but Hiddens is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiddens thows a huge punch but Meine dodges it nicely.
Meine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hiddens.
Meine is trying to control the position but Hiddens postures up.
Hiddens throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Meine has wrist control.
Hiddens throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meine throws a hook but Hiddens blocks it.
Meine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiddens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hiddens is just content to waste time from the top position. Meine takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hiddens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meine pulls Hiddens in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiddens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hiddens postures up in Meine's guard and throws a big left but Meine blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens stays in close to Meine's body and controls the position.
Hiddens is working Meine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meine pulls Hiddens in close to prevent any damage.
Hiddens throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hiddens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meine is able to avoid easily.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hiddens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiddens misses with a looping right.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.
Hiddens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiddens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiddens is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Meine keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meine is pulling down on Hiddens's head. It's preventing any offense from Hiddens, at least for the moment.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Meine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Meine!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meine is fighting to break Hiddens's control of his arms but Hiddens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hiddens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiddens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiddens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Meine lands a nice hook to Hiddens's body. Hiddens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiddens.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Meine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hiddens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meine at a distance.
Meine takes one on the button.
Meine misses with a lunging right hand
and Hiddens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meine won't be happy with that.
Hiddens throws a strike aimed at the side of Meine's head but Meine avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Meine's face as Hiddens controls the position.
Hiddens misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Meine is not content to let Hiddens control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hiddens with the ground and pound but Meine regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiddens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rudolf Meine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiddens, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
FullOf Hiddens decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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