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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Niupulusu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niupulusu's entrance music is Cyclops - Danny Brown. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Gabriel Niupulusu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo tries to score with a low kick but Niupulusu moves his leg out of the way.
Ronaldo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Niupulusu blocks a head kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Niupulusu tenderised Ronaldo's leg. Ronaldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Niupulusu blocks a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Niupulusu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ronaldo 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.
Niupulusu is looking to land body kicks.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Niupulusu.
Gabriel Niupulusu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niupulusu tests Ronaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ronaldo blocks a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niupulusu.
Niupulusu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niupulusu blocks a head kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Niupulusu throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo lands a front kick.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Niupulusu avoids it.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking body kick.
Niupulusu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ronaldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo throws a solid leg kick but Niupulusu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ronaldo.
Niupulusu blocks the body kick.
Ronaldo scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Ronaldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niupulusu.
Niupulusu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ronaldo tries to work over Niupulusu's front leg with a kick but Niupulusu checks it.
Niupulusu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niupulusu cracks a nice hook into Ronaldo's ribs.
Ronaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niupulusu connects with a high kick.
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
Ronaldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niupulusu.
Niupulusu scores with a jab. Ronaldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Niupulusu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick as Niupulusu jumps back.
Niupulusu wants to slow Ronaldo down by chopping away at his legs.
Niupulusu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Niupulusu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niupulusu.
Niupulusu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ronaldo was covering up waiting for the punch and Niupulusu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niupulusu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niupulusu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Niupulusu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Niupulusu passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
Ronaldo wants to control but Niupulusu is keeping busy.
Niupulusu is trying to control the action in half guard but Ronaldo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronaldo trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niupulusu is looking for a kimura but Ronaldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niupulusu to get the leverage.
Ronaldo wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ronaldo walks into a straight right hand from Niupulusu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ronaldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Niupulusu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Niupulusu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Niupulusu checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niupulusu tries to land a leg kick but Ronaldo saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Niupulusu moved away.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses.
Niupulusu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ronaldo misses with a kick to the body.
Ronaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niupulusu tried to score with a low kick but Ronaldo checks it.
A clash of legs there as Niupulusu blocks the low kick.
Ronaldo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Antonio Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niupulusu feints and then cracks Ronaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ronaldo down.
Niupulusu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niupulusu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Antonio Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronaldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a hook
and Niupulusu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ronaldo's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.
Niupulusu tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronaldo is retaining full guard.
Niupulusu is working hard here to advance position.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niupulusu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niupulusu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niupulusu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Niupulusu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now.
Ronaldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niupulusu manages to get himself to full guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Niupulusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niupulusu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ronaldo has managed to get both his arms back between Niupulusu's legs - danger averted.
Niupulusu working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Niupulusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo passes Niupulusu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Niupulusu is staying active underneath Ronaldo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ronaldo wants to free his trapped foot but Niupulusu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Niupulusu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ronaldo is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niupulusu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ronaldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niupulusu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ronaldo has managed to get both his arms back between Niupulusu's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Niupulusu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ronaldo.
Niupulusu misses with a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a head kick but Niupulusu moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niupulusu.
Niupulusu lands an overhand right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ronaldo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ronaldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niupulusu works the jab nicely.
Niupulusu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ronaldo in his tracks.
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!
Nice jab there from Niupulusu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to slow Niupulusu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ronaldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niupulusu. Niupulusu obviously looking to wear him down.
Niupulusu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niupulusu.
Ronaldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Niupulusu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ronaldo is out of range and Niupulusu settles back down.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niupulusu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Niupulusu.
Niupulusu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niupulusu throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Niupulusu's knee but Niupulusu avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to work over Niupulusu's front leg with a kick but Niupulusu checks it.
Ronaldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niupulusu's sensitive parts.
Niupulusu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ronaldo at a distance.
Ronaldo throws a lazy body kick
and Ronaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niupulusu catches Ronaldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ronaldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Niupulusu lunges at Ronaldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ronaldo's hand.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Niupulusu moved away.
Niupulusu scores with a punch to the head.
Niupulusu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice jab there from Niupulusu.
Ronaldo is rocked!
Niupulusu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ronaldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Niupulusu finish him?
Niupulusu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ronaldo. That did some damage!
Niupulusu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ronaldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Niupulusu cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Niupulusu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ronaldo misses with a leg kick.
Niupulusu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ronaldo, right into the meat.
Niupulusu stuns Ronaldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niupulusu cracks the inside of Ronaldo's front leg.
Niupulusu looks to land a combination but Ronaldo avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Niupulusu blocks the leg kick.
Niupulusu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Niupulusu. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ronaldo, right into the meat.
Niupulusu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niupulusu.
Niupulusu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Niupulusu.
Ronaldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Niupulusu in the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niupulusu takes one to the chin there.
Niupulusu throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niupulusu throws a low kick but Ronaldo avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Niupulusu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niupulusu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Niupulusu!
A relieved looking Gabriel Niupulusu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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