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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as True Vengeance enters the cage!
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185 cm
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Ubereem! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, True Vengeance! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vengeance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ubereem moves away. Vengeance throws a right hand that Ubereem ducks under and follows up with a left that Ubereem also avoids with ease. Vengeance throws a solid leg kick but Ubereem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vengeance. Ubereem moves forwards but Vengeance connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ubereem blocks a leg kick. Ubereem delivers a nice body kick. No luck for Vengeance with that takedown attempt. Vengeance misses with an uppercut
enabling Ubereem to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like True Vengeance has been cut. Vengeance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ubereem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vengeance is in Ubereem's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Vengeance postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ubereem is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vengeance, into his guard. Ubereem content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ubereem pushing down on Vengeance's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Vengeance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Vengeance looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ubereem trying to control the pace. Vengeance is trying to control but can't.
Ubereem with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Alistair Ubereem wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Vengeance takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Alistair Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vengeance takes a swing at Ubereem's ribcage but misses. Vengeance falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ubereem counters with a low kick, right behind Vengeance 's knee. Ubereem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ubereem misses with a body kick. True Vengeance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vengeance fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ubereem, right into the meat.
Vengeance takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Vengeance looks gassed! Ubereem lunges at Vengeance with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vengeance's hand. Ubereem cracks Vengeance with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vengeance looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ubereem finish him?
Ubereem scores with a hook to the body. Vengeance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ubereem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Vengeance takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ubereem. Vengeance gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ubereem. Ubereem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vengeance has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ubereem throws a leg kick which misses Vengeance's front leg but catches the back leg as Vengeance tries to avoid it. Ubereem throws a quick inside leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ubereem. Vengeance shrugs it off though. Vengeance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vengeance is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ubereem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vengeance has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ubereem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ubereem scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ubereem, right into the meat.
Ubereem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vengeance is still on wobbly legs! Can Ubereem finish him?
That has opened up True Vengeance's cut even more. Ubereem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ubereem delivers a nice body kick. Ubereem throws a quick inside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Ubereem. Ubereem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crack! Ubereem connects with the perfect overhand right and Vengeance falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Ubereem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Ubereem! Alistair Ubereem retains his middleweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Alistair Ubereem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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