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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Gabrielli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Wulf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giuseppe Gabrielli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Wulf!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gabrielli throws out the jab.
Wulf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gabrielli.
Wulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wulf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabrielli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wulf's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wulf misses its intended target.
Wulf thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wulf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gabrielli is out of range and Wulf settles back down.
Wulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klaus Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabrielli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gabrielli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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.
Wulf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gabrielli counters with a good low kick that Wulf was not able to check.
Wulf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wulf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giuseppe Gabrielli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wulf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gabrielli counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wulf. Gabrielli does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabrielli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wulf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wulf misses with a wild body shot.
Gabrielli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gabrielli misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Wulf blocks the leg kick.
That's four 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.
Gabrielli scores with a body shot.
Wulf throws a looping overhand right but Gabrielli ducks down to avoid it.
Gabrielli thumps Wulf with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Wulf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wulf misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Gabrielli dominated 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.
Gabrielli misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabrielli tries to land a leg kick but Wulf saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gabrielli counters with a stiff right hand.
Gabrielli ducks under a wild hook from Wulf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf misses with a body shot
and Gabrielli counters with a thumping low kick.
Wulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gabrielli moves away.
Gabrielli misses with a double jab.
Wulf looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabrielli is just out of range.
Wulf fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gabrielli, right into the meat.
Gabrielli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wulf is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabrielli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wulf.
Wulf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gabrielli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabrielli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gabrielli jabs at Wulf's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabrielli lands a left and a right that send Wulf crashing to the mat, dazed. Gabrielli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wulf is rocked!
It looks like Klaus Wulf has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gabrielli. That's going to slow Wulf down.
Giuseppe Gabrielli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wulf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabrielli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gabrielli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gabrielli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gabrielli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wulf can do to turn this around?
Gabrielli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gabrielli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Gabrielli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Wulf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gabrielli.
Gabrielli stuns Wulf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gabrielli lands a nice shot that snaps Wulf's head back.
Wulf misses with a straight left.
Gabrielli is looking to wear down Wulf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wulf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gabrielli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wulf somewhat.
Wulf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf shoots in and drives through. Gabrielli sprawls well.
Wulf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gabrielli counters with a thumping low kick.
Gabrielli lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf ducks right into an uppercut from Gabrielli.
Wulf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wulf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabrielli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gabrielli feints and then cracks Wulf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wulf down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabrielli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabrielli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wulf misses with a jab to the body
and Gabrielli counters with a crisp one two that drops Wulf! Gabrielli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wulf to his feet! Wulf is in big trouble!
Wulf is still on wobbly legs! Can Gabrielli finish him?
Gabrielli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Gabrielli thuds a left hand into Wulf's body.
Wulf seems to have recovered his senses.
Gabrielli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gabrielli. That's going to slow Wulf down.
Wulf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gabrielli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wulf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gabrielli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Gabrielli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Wulf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gabrielli drops Wulf with a beautiful combination! Wulf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gabrielli is looking for the KO!
Wulf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gabrielli as he jumps to the side.
Wulf throws a combination that misses
and Gabrielli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabrielli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wulf tries for a takedown but Gabrielli circles away easily
and Gabrielli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wulf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabrielli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gabrielli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gabrielli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gabrielli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wulf misses the body punch
and Gabrielli counters with a nice leg kick.
Wulf looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabrielli is just out of range.
No luck for Wulf with that takedown attempt.
Giuseppe Gabrielli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Wulf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gabrielli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf shoots in but Gabrielli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wulf misses with a hook to the body
and Gabrielli counters with a stiff right hand.
Gabrielli slips under a jab.
Gabrielli tries to bum rush Wulf with a series of wild strikes but Wulf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wulf misses with a body shot
and Gabrielli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gabrielli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wulf.
Gabrielli punishes Wulf's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabrielli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Gabrielli had his way with Klaus Wulf in that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Wulf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gabrielli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wulf doesn't seem bothered though.
Wulf misses with a hook to the body
and Gabrielli counters with a two punch combo.
Gabrielli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wulf.
Wulf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gabrielli counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabrielli drops Wulf with a beautiful combination! Wulf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gabrielli is looking for the KO!
Wulf is rocked!
Wulf is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabrielli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gabrielli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Giuseppe Gabrielli is winning the standup battle so far.
Gabrielli is looking to slow Wulf down with leg kicks.
Gabrielli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wulf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Giuseppe Gabrielli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf just misses with a punch to the body.
Wulf misses with a double jab
and Gabrielli counters with a good low kick that Wulf was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Wulf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gabrielli.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wulf checks a leg kick.
Klaus Wulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabrielli throws a leg kick but Wulf moved away.
Wulf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wulf might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gabrielli has got the better of the exchanges.
Wulf misses with a shot to the body
and Gabrielli counters with a low kick, right behind Wulf 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wulf walks into a stiff left hand from Gabrielli.
Wulf misses with a body shot
and Gabrielli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabrielli misses with a series of wild punches.
Wulf is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Gabrielli both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Gabrielli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gabrielli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:41
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:41
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Gabrielli!
Giuseppe Gabrielli is the new super heavyweight champion!
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