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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Spitts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen has chosen Linkin Park - Numb as his entrance music. Kevin Spitts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Paulsen's chin.
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193 cm
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Spitts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsen closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Paulsen.
Spitts blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Paulsen.
Paulsen stalling in the clinch.
Spitts wants to stall.
Spitts lands a body punch.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Spitts controls the action.
Paulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spitts or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spitts.
A right hand to the body from Paulsen.
Spitts can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitts misses with a punch to the body.
Paulsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spitts tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paulsen lands with a right to the head.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen keeps control of Spitts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spitts tries to break the clinch but Paulsen is controlling the position.
Spitts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Spitts takes a shot to the head.
Spitts working aggressively here.
Spitts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Paulsen.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen working aggressively here.
Paulsen has Spitts pressed against the cage.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spitts is looking to control Paulsen's arms but Paulsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spitts has his back to the cage.
Paulsen lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Paulsen.
Paulsen lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Spitts.
Paulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spitts is trying to maintain a safe position but Paulsen gets an underhook and turns Spitts into the cage.
Spitts can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen lands a shoulder strike.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
Paulsen lands a body shot.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spitts throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Spitts.
Paulsen is leaning against Spitts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paulsen scores with a hook to the body.
Spitts is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Paulsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paulsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spitts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Paulsen can turn it around.
Paulsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Spitts.
Paulsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spitts struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Paulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spitts has a couple of punches blocked by Paulsen.
The referee calls for Paulsen to work.
Spitts misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen wants to stall.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spitts throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Spitts.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulsen.
Paulsen misses with the head strike.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spitts is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulsen has double underhooks.
Spitts prevents a body shot from Paulsen.
Spitts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulsen.
Spitts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulsen lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Paulsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Paulsen 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.
A head kick misses from Spitts.
Paulsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paulsen thows a leg kick but Spitts checks it
enabling Spitts to counter with a crisp jab.
Spitts throws a head kick that misses.
Paulsen tries to clinch up.
Paulsen rushes Spitts and presses him up against the cage.
Spitts lands a left hand.
Paulsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Spitts gets an underhook and turns Paulsen into the cage.
Spitts lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Paulsen.
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 Spitts.
Paulsen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Spitts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Spitts fails to land.
A hook to the body from Paulsen.
Spitts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robert Paulsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitts tries to break free but Paulsen pushes him back against the cage.
Paulsen wants to stall.
Spitts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spitts is trying to break the clinch but Paulsen has him pressed against the cage.
Paulsen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulsen.
Paulsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spitts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spitts is looking to control Paulsen's arms but Paulsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spitts has his back to the cage.
Spitts throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen stalling.
Spitts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spitts throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Paulsen on the inside.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paulsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spitts works on Paulsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paulsen is keeping busy.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spitts breaks the clinch.
Paulsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spitts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spitts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paulsen tries to move into range but Spitts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulsen tries to clinch
and Spitts counters with a nice uppercut.
Paulsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spitts under the eye.
Spitts takes a swing at Paulsen's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen closes the distance and clinches.
Spitts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulsen moves into the clinch.
Paulsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spitts scores with a shot to the side of Paulsen's head.
A short uppercut from Paulsen.
Spitts has a couple of punches blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
Spitts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Spitts circles away.
Paulsen takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paulsen is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulsen.
Spitts letting Paulsen take a breather here.
Paulsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spitts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Paulsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spitts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spitts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paulsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spitts can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Spitts pushes Paulsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Spitts lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Spitts dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spitts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paulsen tries to counter with a clinch but Spitts shakes him off and moves away.
Paulsen rushes Spitts and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paulsen.
Paulsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spitts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spitts tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Spitts back against the cage.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spitts swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen misses with the head strike.
Spitts pushes Paulsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Spitts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulsen is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spitts.
Spitts blocking some punches.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spitts takes a shot to the head.
Paulsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paulsen stalling.
Paulsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spitts avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Spitts fails to land.
Spitts looking to slow down the pace here.
Paulsen stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Paulsen to work.
Spitts lands a nice shot to the body.
Spitts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulsen.
Paulsen misses with a punch to the body.
Spitts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spitts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spitts blocking some punches.
Spitts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
Paulsen digs a right hand underneath Spitts's ribcage. Spitts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paulsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spitts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen working aggressively here.
Spitts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paulsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Spitts.
Paulsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulsen.
Spitts throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
A short right from Paulsen.
Paulsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spitts's efforts to push away.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
Spitts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
Spitts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Spitts on the inside.
Paulsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Spitts wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spitts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spitts lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spitts blocks an uppercut.
Spitts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
Spitts misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Paulsen really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paulsen drives through and clinches with Spitts against the cage.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spitts has Paulsen pressed against the cage.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
Paulsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spitts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Spitts.
Spitts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spitts digs a right hand underneath Paulsen's ribcage. Paulsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paulsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paulsen lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitts is looking to control Paulsen's arms but Paulsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spitts has his back to the cage.
Spitts can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Paulsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Spitts controls his hands.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Spitts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulsen lands a shot to the body.
Spitts struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Paulsen as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Paulsen tries to work over Spitts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spitts backwards.
Paulsen tries to stall but Spitts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Spitts can't break the clinch.
Spitts lands a shoulder strike.
Spitts misses with the head strike.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitts slowing the pace effectively.
Spitts tries to stall but Paulsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paulsen is pushing Spitts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spitts blocking some punches.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
Spitts blocks an uppercut.
Come on Spitts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paulsen has Spitts pushed against the cage.
Spitts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spitts tries to land a leg kick but Paulsen saw it coming and moves away.
Spitts 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spitts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spitts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spitts checks a low kick from Paulsen.
Paulsen throws a lazy right hand but Spitts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paulsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Spitts circles away.
Paulsen darts in and clinches Spitts up against the cage.
Paulsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spitts.
Spitts manages to break the clinch.
Spitts misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitts throws a jab when Paulsen was well out of range.
Paulsen avoids the body shot from Spitts.
Paulsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paulsen gets through Spitts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Spitts.
Spitts wants to get back to striking at distance but Paulsen won't allow it.
Spitts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spitts blocking some punches.
Spitts blocking some punches.
Spitts lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spitts prevents a body shot from Paulsen.
Paulsen tries to throw a body punch but Spitts avoids it by throwing Paulsen back against the cage.
Spitts scores with a shoulder strike.
Spitts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paulsen up against the cage.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Robert Paulsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Paulsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paulsen tries to clinch there but Spitts circles away.
Paulsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spitts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spitts misses with a head kick.
Paulsen wants to counter with a clinch but Spitts pushes him away.
Paulsen tries to clinch up.
It looked like Spitts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paulsen.
Paulsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Spitts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulsen is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen takes one to the chin there.
Paulsen clinches with his opponent.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Paulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Spitts gets an underhook and turns Paulsen into the cage.
Spitts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paulsen ducks under a wild hook from Spitts.
Paulsen is looking to clinch.
Paulsen staying out of range there.
Paulsen moves into range and clinches up with Spitts.
Spitts just leaning against Paulsen, taking a breather.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Spitts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spitts wants to break free but Paulsen has control.
Paulsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spitts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Spitts.
Spitts misses with a body punch.
Kevin Spitts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Spitts working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Paulsen.
A head punch on the inside from Spitts fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paulsen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulsen.
Paulsen lands a nice uppercut.
Paulsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Spitts.
A shot in the inside from Paulsen.
Still in the clinch, Paulsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paulsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spitts misses with a punch to the body.
Spitts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paulsen is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitts lands a shoulder strike.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Spitts.
Spitts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spitts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spitts is struggling to control the position.
Spitts lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spitts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paulsen is rocked!
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spitts.
Paulsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Spitts finish him?
Spitts pushes Paulsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spitts misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paulsen.
Paulsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spitts backwards.
Paulsen is stalling here.
Paulsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Spitts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitts lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Spitts.
Spitts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Paulsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robert Paulsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paulsen tries to work over Spitts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulsen misses with some punches.
Spitts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spitts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spitts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spitts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spitts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spitts tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Spitts.
I think Paulsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Paulsen!
Robert Paulsen is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Robert Paulsen thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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