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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Veainu (ranked 113 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Enzo DiMaggio (ranked 12 p4p, 68 weight class). Enzo DiMaggio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Semi Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo DiMaggio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMaggio moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
DiMaggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DiMaggio scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
A head punch on the inside from DiMaggio fails to land.
DiMaggio trying to stall but Veainu improves his position.
Veainu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veainu tries to work over DiMaggio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but DiMaggio has him pressed against the cage.
DiMaggio lands with a right to the head.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but DiMaggio has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semi Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMaggio tries to stall but Veainu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DiMaggio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by DiMaggio.
Veainu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DiMaggio gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DiMaggio working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DiMaggio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
A short uppercut from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
DiMaggio pushes off an throws an elbow but Veainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
DiMaggio trying to control the position but instead, Veainu has worked for underhooks and has pushed DiMaggio into the cage.
DiMaggio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DiMaggio can turn it around.
DiMaggio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DiMaggio to keep the fight standing.
Veainu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DiMaggio just stands there and leans against the cage.
DiMaggio working aggressively here.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from DiMaggio, against the cage.
Veainu blocking some punches.
DiMaggio taking a breather.
DiMaggio gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio misses with a short punch on the inside.
DiMaggio has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
DiMaggio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to pull guard but DiMaggio won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DiMaggio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
DiMaggio stalling against the cage.
A short right from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu successfully pulls guard.
DiMaggio tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Veainu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veainu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DiMaggio defends well.
Veainu working for a triangle but DiMaggio defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio wanted to stand there but Veainu had control of the position.
DiMaggio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DiMaggio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Veainu working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMaggio defends it easily.
That's four 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.
Veainu looking to control.
DiMaggio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Veainu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DiMaggio has managed to get both his arms back between Veainu's legs - danger averted.
DiMaggio postures up.
DiMaggio wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Veainu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Veainu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo DiMaggio dominated that 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.
DiMaggio has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DiMaggio.
DiMaggio lands an elbow inside that Veainu shrugs off.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
DiMaggio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
DiMaggio working aggressively here.
DiMaggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on DiMaggio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DiMaggio working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from DiMaggio fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DiMaggio uses from the top position.
DiMaggio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veainu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veainu tries to get out of the position.
Veainu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DiMaggio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Veainu is trying to control the position but DiMaggio postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu working for a triangle but DiMaggio defends it easily.
Semi Veainu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DiMaggio is looking to stand up but Veainu won't let him.
Veainu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DiMaggio is aware though and is defending well.
DiMaggio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Veainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMaggio defends it easily.
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.
Veainu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DiMaggio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DiMaggio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veainu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DiMaggio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DiMaggio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DiMaggio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DiMaggio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DiMaggio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DiMaggio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veainu is keeping the position for now.
Veainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMaggio defends it easily.
DiMaggio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DiMaggio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DiMaggio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMaggio defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Veainu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DiMaggio tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
DiMaggio tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
DiMaggio wants to clinch.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu keeps the fight on the outside.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DiMaggio throws a solid leg kick but Veainu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DiMaggio.
DiMaggio closes the distance and clinches.
DiMaggio throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DiMaggio.
Veainu gets control of DiMaggio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Veainu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Veainu is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veainu is one step ahead there.
Veainu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DiMaggio wants to sweep here but Veainu controlling him for the moment.
DiMaggio controlling Veainu's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veainu slips nicely into half guard.
Veainu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiMaggio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu seems to be looking for submissions.
Veainu is thwarting DiMaggio's attempts to control the position.
Veainu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu tries to pass the half guard into mount. DiMaggio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DiMaggio is doing well to control the position and prevent Veainu from advancing to side control.
Veainu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DiMaggio sees it coming and defends easily.
Veainu tries to pass to full mount but DiMaggio defends it.
DiMaggio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veainu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veainu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four 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.
Veainu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DiMaggio wants to improve his position but Veainu is controlling well.
DiMaggio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veainu is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
DiMaggio controlling the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but DiMaggio has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Veainu clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DiMaggio tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
DiMaggio clinches with his opponent.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DiMaggio backwards.
Veainu jumps guard but DiMaggio stands there with Veainu around his waist. Veainu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by DiMaggio.
DiMaggio stalling in the clinch.
DiMaggio blocking some punches.
Veainu tries to pull guard but DiMaggio holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DiMaggio.
A nice right hand lands inside from DiMaggio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DiMaggio.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from DiMaggio.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DiMaggio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DiMaggio lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DiMaggio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DiMaggio smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semi Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio lands a big right hand that sends Veainu crashing to the mat! DiMaggio stays standing though and waves Veainu back to his feet!
Veainu is rocked!
Veainu drops his hands momentarily. DiMaggio doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Veainu staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Veainu doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo DiMaggio!
Enzo DiMaggio is the new super heavyweight champion!
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