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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 218 p4p, 625 weight class) and Bobby Minnagh (ranked 29 p4p, 81 weight class). Bobby Minnagh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minnagh wants to clinch but Salajudin Ii slips to the side
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Minnagh lands a lovely overhand right.
Minnagh tries a head kick but it misses.
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salajudin Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salajudin Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minnagh delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Minnagh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salajudin Ii is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Salajudin Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
A short right from Minnagh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh blocks a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii wants to stall.
Minnagh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salajudin Ii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Minnagh to the mat. Minnagh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Minnagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salajudin Ii wants to pass the guard but Minnagh is keeping the position.
Salajudin Ii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minnagh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salajudin Ii has Minnagh in his guard.
Salajudin Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minnagh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minnagh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a triangle but Minnagh pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salajudin Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salajudin Ii controls Minnagh momentarily but Minnagh frees himself.
Minnagh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minnagh stands and steps away. Salajudin Ii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minnagh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Salajudin Ii breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh tries to clinch up.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh throws a push kick but Salajudin Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Minnagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Minnagh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Minnagh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salajudin Ii. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Minnagh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Minnagh.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minnagh needs to keep his hands up - Salajudin Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Salajudin Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Minnagh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salajudin Ii slips a jab from Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minnagh throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to land a leg kick but Salajudin Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minnagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minnagh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salajudin Ii counters with a left to the body.
Minnagh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Minnagh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salajudin Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh presses Salajudin Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salajudin Ii scores with a shot to the side of Minnagh's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minnagh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Salajudin Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minnagh to keep the fight standing.
Salajudin Ii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salajudin Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Come on Minnagh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salajudin Ii letting Minnagh take a breather here.
Salajudin Ii has had enough of the clinch but Minnagh keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salajudin Ii.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salajudin Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salajudin Ii pushes Minnagh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Salajudin Ii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Salajudin Ii fails to land.
Salajudin Ii is trying to maintain a safe position but Minnagh gets an underhook and turns Salajudin Ii into the cage.
Salajudin Ii jumps guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh keeps control of Salajudin Ii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salajudin Ii blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an 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!
Salajudin Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Salajudin Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salajudin Ii pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Minnagh defends easily.
Minnagh tries to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salajudin Ii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minnagh!
Salajudin Ii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minnagh squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Salajudin Ii thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Minnagh really wants to buck Salajudin Ii off and get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii tries to control but Minnagh wriggling away.
Salajudin Ii dominating with strikes here.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salajudin Ii takes Minnagh's back.
Salajudin Ii has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Minnagh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Minnagh is trying to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii has full control of the position and if anything, Minnagh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
Salajudin Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salajudin Ii showed some decent athleticism there.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the action but Minnagh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salajudin Ii passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Minnagh!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Minnagh is having none of it.
Minnagh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salajudin Ii wants to take his opponent's back but Minnagh doesn't allow it.
Salajudin Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Minnagh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii is looking to work his way around to Minnagh's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Salajudin Ii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Minnagh is now in Salajudin Ii's guard. A big mistake from Salajudin Ii there, giving up the dominant position!
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salajudin Ii is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Minnagh uses it to pass to side control.
Minnagh wants to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling his arm.
Salajudin Ii gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salajudin Ii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Salajudin Ii has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
Salajudin Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salajudin Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salajudin Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minnagh is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
Salajudin Ii wants a takedown but no success here.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Minnagh lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salajudin Ii pushes Minnagh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Minnagh lands with a right to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salajudin Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii manages to break the clinch.
Salajudin Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minnagh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Salajudin Ii avoids it this time.
Minnagh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Salajudin Ii as he connects with a hook.
Super Salajudin Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Salajudin Ii swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter punch.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minnagh's head backwards.
Salajudin Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Minnagh misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salajudin Ii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salajudin Ii lands in his opponent's guard.
Minnagh can't keep his opponent in guard - Salajudin Ii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii trying to mount his opponent but Minnagh defends it.
Salajudin Ii prevents Minnagh from standing back up.
Minnagh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salajudin Ii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minnagh pushes Salajudin Ii off looking to stand but Salajudin Ii dives back in and keeps control.
Salajudin Ii passes to full mount!
Salajudin Ii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salajudin Ii looking to control but Minnagh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minnagh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salajudin Ii is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minnagh is surviving well by controlling Salajudin Ii's body position as best he can.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salajudin Ii looking to secure an arm triangle but Minnagh defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii had his way with Bobby Minnagh in that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Salajudin Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Minnagh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salajudin Ii on the side of the head.
Minnagh looks for the body kick but Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minnagh has time to react.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Salajudin Ii.
Minnagh throws the kick towards the body but Salajudin Ii avoids it.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salajudin Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii jabs Minnagh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salajudin Ii scores with a nice right hand.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight right.
Salajudin Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minnagh can do to turn this around?
Salajudin Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minnagh is looking to clinch.
Minnagh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Super Salajudin Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii is dominant here and he's now got Minnagh's back!
Salajudin Ii is persistently looking for the submission but Minnagh is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii looking for the RNC.
Salajudin Ii tries to get the hooks in deep but Minnagh pushed the leg off.
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minnagh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Salajudin Ii tries to keep control of the position but Minnagh is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh trying to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii is in full control for now.
Salajudin Ii biding his time, controlling Minnagh.
Salajudin Ii is persistently looking for the submission but Minnagh is defending it well.
Minnagh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salajudin Ii's arms.
Bobby Minnagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salajudin Ii is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minnagh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii keeps control of the position easily here as Minnagh tries to buck him off.
Salajudin Ii is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minnagh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minnagh for a finish.
Salajudin Ii trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salajudin Ii tightening his grip on Minnagh, looking for the choke.
Minnagh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salajudin Ii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Salajudin Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salajudin Ii, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii retains his heavyweight title!
Super Salajudin Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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