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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viv Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 cm
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220 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
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186 cm
39
206 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lodbrok! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viv Richards! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Richards ducks under a wild hook from Lodbrok. Lodbrok throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily. Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok. Richards misses with a straight right. Lodbrok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Richards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Viv Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Lodbrok. Lodbrok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lodbrok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lodbrok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Richards if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richards lands a leg kick that knocks Lodbrok off balance momentarily. Lodbrok closes the distance and lands a one-two. Richards throws a head kick that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richards misses with a shot to the body and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Richards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lodbrok. Lodbrok obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lodbrok - that will leave a mark!
Richards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Lodbrok. Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok. Richards follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Richards takes one on the button. Richards throws out a loose jab but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it. Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards. Richards slips a jab and a cross from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Richards if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richards checks a low kick from Lodbrok. Richards replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lodbrok blocks it well. Richards misses with a right hand letting Lodbrok counter with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Lodbrok's shoulder, as Lodbrok tries to avoid the shot. Richards throws a head kick that misses and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch. Richards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Richards. Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodbrok. Richards swings widly with a right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Richards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a one-two to the body. Richards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Lodbrok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Richards swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok slips a straight right by Richards. Lodbrok went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lodbrok feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richards scores with a nice body kick.
Lodbrok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Richards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Richards misses with a combination
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lodbrok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Richards misses with a left hand and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand. A head kick misses from Richards. Lodbrok misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lodbrok wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Lodbrok misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lodbrok lands with a hook. Richards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Richards misses with a body punch
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Richards misses with a jab to the body
and Lodbrok counters with a nice body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lodbrok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lodbrok throws a low kick but Richards avoids it. Lodbrok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Richards misses with a head kick.
Lodbrok tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Richards manages to circle out of the way. Lodbrok looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range. Lodbrok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lodbrok, right into the meat.
Richards scores with a body shot.
Lodbrok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Lodbrok throws a hook but Richards blocks it. Richards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lodbrok with a body shot. Richards throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut. Richards looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely. Richards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lodbrok will feel that in the morning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok dominated that 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.
Richards throws a head kick but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Lodbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lodbrok loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch. Richards misses with a body kick. It appears Lodbrok was looking to counter with a kick there. Richards misses the body punch and Lodbrok counters with a nice leg kick. Richards throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily. Lodbrok is looking to counter the offense by Richards and move into the clinch. Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards. Lodbrok lands with a hook. Richards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lodbrok looks to land a body kick but Richards moved away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richards throws a right hand that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Richards looks for the body kick but Lodbrok saw that one coming. Lodbrok moves out of range as Richards strikes. Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily. Lodbrok is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Lodbrok dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Richards throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Lodbrok counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A head kick by Richards misses and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut. Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away. A thudding body kick lands there by Richards!
Richards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lodbrok counter with a right hand. Lodbrok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Richards with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Richards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lodbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards lands a head kick. Lodbrok smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Richards throws a head kick but Lodbrok moves out of range.
As Richards tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Richards manages to avoid the attempt. Lodbrok has managed to clinch.
Lodbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around? Lodbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodbrok is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Richards. Richards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lodbrok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Richards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lodbrok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok connects with an inside leg kick. Lodbrok throws a nice outside leg kick. Lodbrok tried to score with a low kick but Richards checks it. Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards. Richards thuds his shin into the meat of Lodbrok's side. Richards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a leg kick. Richards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Richards works Lodbrok's body with a nice hook. Richards jabs at Lodbrok's body. Lodbrok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodbrok. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet. Lodbrok moves out of range as Richards throws a body kick.
Ivar Lodbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Richards misses with a hook
and Lodbrok counters with a thumping low kick. Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range. Richards is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away. Lodbrok takes the fight into the clinch. Richards tries to break the clinch but Lodbrok is controlling the position. A head punch on the inside from Lodbrok fails to land. Richards blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok. Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lodbrok throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richards! But no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivar Lodbrok will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Richards misses with a body shot.
Richards throws a body kick that misses and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand. Richards blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
A head kick by Richards misses and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lodbrok throws a nice inside leg kick. Richards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Richards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily. Richards throws a right hand that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a stiff right hand. Both fighters circling a little - Lodbrok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richards misses with a shot to the body enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab. Lodbrok takes the fight into the clinch. Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Richards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick. Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Richards moves out of range of the body kick. Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Richards lands with a good body shot. Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range. Richards looks to land a body kick but Lodbrok moved away. Richards is looking to score with low kicks. Lodbrok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Richards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it. Richards looks to land a body kick but Lodbrok moved away. Lodbrok with a nice cross. Lodbrok throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily. Richards blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
This has been an exciting period of action! Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodbrok throws a low kick, looking for Richards's leg but Richards calmly moves out of range. Richards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lodbrok.
Richards misses with a jab to the body
and Lodbrok counters with a nice body shot. Lodbrok lands with an overhand left. Richards throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richards throws a wild body kick that Lodbrok sees coming a mile off. Richards tries to land a body kick and Lodbrok counters with a good, hard body kick but Richards shrugs it off. Lodbrok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Richards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richards cracks Lodbrok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lodbrok catches Richards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Richards throws a body kick that misses and Lodbrok counters with an outside leg kick.
Lodbrok scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Richards misses with a body kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Richards crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lodbrok - the referee stops the clock and Richards gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lodbrok. Richards manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lodbrok scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lodbrok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richards's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok misses with a hook to the body
and Richards counters with a nice body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lodbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards. And Richards responds with a good body kick, but Lodbrok manages to step out the way in time. Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Richards scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Richards takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses. As Richards tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Richards manages to avoid the attempt. Richards throws out a loose jab but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it. As Richards backs away, Lodbrok returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Richards misses with a shot to the body and Richards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lodbrok avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Richards misses its intended target. Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A right-left combo lands from Lodbrok. Jab, jab by Richards - just one landing. Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lodbrok throwing a counter right hand but Richards manages to avoid it. Lodbrok lands a nice looking body kick. Richards throws a half hearted mid kick. Lodbrok tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range. Lodbrok's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Lodbrok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lodbrok has managed to clinch.
Lodbrok lands with a light punch inside. Lodbrok lands with a light punch inside. Richards has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lodbrok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Richards can turn it around. Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodbrok lands a jab to the head.
Richards walks into a stiff left hand from Lodbrok. Richards scores with a decent looking hook. Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok sizes up Richards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Richards misses with an uppercut
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Richards needs to keep his hands up - Lodbrok had a free shot at his head there. Richards misses with a right hand and Lodbrok counters with a leg kick. Richards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Richards takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses. Richards misses with an uppercut
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Richards misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richards throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Richards throws a big shot that misses. Lodbrok scores with a nice head shot. Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily. Lodbrok lands a nice looking body shot.
Lodbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lodbrok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lodbrok scrambles back to his feet. Richards throws a series of punches but Lodbrok avoids them all with ease. Lodbrok feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards's calf. Richards lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donk. Lodbrok catches Richards right on the button with a cross. Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lodbrok connects with an inside leg kick. Lodbrok tried to score with a low kick but Richards checks it. Richards misses with a hook
and Lodbrok counters with a thumping low kick. Richards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lodbrok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick. Lodbrok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards. Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Lodbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab. As Richards tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Richards manages to avoid the attempt. Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Richards blocks the body kick.
Lodbrok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Richards throws a shot from downtown. Lodbrok moves away and avoids it. Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards throws a lazy body kick and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lodbrok. 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! Lodbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards. A short right from Lodbrok. Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards slips a straight right by Lodbrok. Richards misses with a leg kick and Lodbrok holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok had his way with Viv Richards in that 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. This is the final round!
Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richards. Richards slips under a jab. Richards digs a good hook to Lodbrok's body.
Lodbrok scores with a hook. Richards takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Lodbrok misses the shot to the body. Lodbrok scores with a hook. Lodbrok misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards. Richards falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab. Richards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lodbrok.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lodbrok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Richards lands a nice looking body kick. Richards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodbrok is looking to clinch. Richards delivers a nice body kick. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Richards throws a body shot but no joy. Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodbrok lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Richards misses with a body kick. Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Viv Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Richards throws a lazy uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Richards throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it. Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lodbrok can pounce on him.
Richards misses with a body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut. Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lodbrok can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lodbrok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lodbrok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richards lands with an overhand left. Richards is looking to land body kicks. Richards misses with a straight right. Lodbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodbrok.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Richards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lodbrok on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lodbrok lunges at Richards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richards's hand. A big left from Richards misses. Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A little feinted left hand from Lodbrok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lodbrok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lodbrok blocks a jab. Lodbrok slips a straight right by Richards. As Richards tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Richards manages to avoid the attempt. Richards throws a head kick but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lodbrok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivar Lodbrok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Richards has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lodbrok. Lodbrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richards momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok scores with a leg kick.
Richards misses with a hook
and Lodbrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lodbrok scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Richards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Richards. Richards throws a lazy head kick and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lodbrok is looking to clinch. Lodbrok is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lodbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivar Lodbrok showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lodbrok 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Lodbrok! Ivar Lodbrok retains his light heavyweight title! Ivar Lodbrok spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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