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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyes Badaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Winnfield's choice of entrance music: Kool & the Gang - Jungle Boogie. Jules Winnfield told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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284 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyes Badaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Winnfield 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.
Badaoui with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winnfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Badaoui looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Winnfield!
Check out the look on Badaoui's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winnfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Badaoui throwing shots but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
Badaoui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winnfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winnfield trying to control from the bottom.
Winnfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Badaoui trying to control the action but Winnfield is working from the bottom.
Winnfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badaoui.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badaoui throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Badaoui prevents Winnfield from improving his position.
Badaoui thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Badaoui missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winnfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badaoui.
Winnfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Badaoui scores with a couple of nice shots.
Badaoui not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badaoui throwing shots but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
Winnfield trying to hold on to Badaoui's head to control him but Badaoui postures up.
Badaoui throwing shots but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winnfield trying to control here.
Badaoui thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winnfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badaoui.
Badaoui thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Badaoui working the head and body with strikes.
Badaoui lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winnfield punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winnfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badaoui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Badaoui there.
Badaoui not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winnfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Badaoui preventing the sweep.
Badaoui throwing strikes but missing.
Badaoui is looking to work some ground and pound but Winnfield has wrist control.
Winnfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Badaoui pushes Winnfield off looking to stand but Winnfield dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Badaoui looking for submissions off his back.
Badaoui has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Badaoui is looking for a sweep. Winnfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Badaoui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winnfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winnfield's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badaoui missing with punches from the back.
Badaoui tries to get the hooks in deep but Winnfield pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyes Badaoui dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Winnfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Badaoui.
Badaoui is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winnfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Badaoui darts in trying to clinch
and Winnfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winnfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Badaoui.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyes Badaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winnfield throws an overhand right that lands on Badaoui's shoulder, as Badaoui tries to avoid the shot.
Winnfield connects with a body shot.
Winnfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badaoui momentarily.
Badaoui shoots in looking for a takedown. Winnfield tries to sprawl out of it but Badaoui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winnfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Winnfield misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield connects with a body shot.
A jab from Winnfield misses.
Winnfield cracks Badaoui with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Badaoui looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Winnfield finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Badaoui takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Winnfield sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Badaoui bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Winnfield!
A very excited looking Jules Winnfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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pop
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