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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Volland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deez Nutzzzz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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204 lbs
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189 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Volland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deez Nutzzzz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nutzzzz misses.
Volland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nutzzzz throws an off balance right hand
and Volland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nutzzzz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volland's sensitive parts.
Volland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Volland is looking to counter the offense by Nutzzzz and move into the clinch.
Volland moves out of range of the strikes.
Nutzzzz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vollands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nutzzzz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volland. Volland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volland tries to keep at a distance but Nutzzzz has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland misses with a body punch.
Volland wants to take the fight to the mat but Nutzzzz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Volland tries to score a body lock takedown but Nutzzzz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Volland.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Volland's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volland tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Volland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Nutzzzz pushes Volland back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volland lands a right hand.
Volland digs a right hand underneath Nutzzzz's ribcage. Nutzzzz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volland is looking for a takedown.
Volland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Nutzzzz controls the action.
Nutzzzz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Nutzzzz controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Volland.
Volland tries to throw a body punch but Nutzzzz avoids it by throwing Volland back against the ropes.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Volland.
Nutzzzz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Nutzzzz misses
and Volland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volland.
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!
Volland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volland blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Volland.
Nutzzzz tries to work over Volland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland is working Nutzzzz over against the ropes.
Nutzzzz can't find room to land a body shot as Volland controls the action.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nutzzzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
Nutzzzz tries to throw a body punch but Volland avoids it by throwing Nutzzzz back against the ropes.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nutzzzz cracks Volland with a nice body shot.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volland wants to take the fight to the mat but Nutzzzz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nutzzzz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Volland.
Volland is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nutzzzz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz has a couple of punches blocked by Volland.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Volland manages to pull guard.
Nutzzzz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volland 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.
Nutzzzz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volland keeping moving, preventing Nutzzzz from controlling successfully.
Volland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nutzzzz's guard.
Nutzzzz is trying to keep Volland in close.
Volland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutzzzz is trying to keep Volland in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deez Nutzzzz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nutzzzz lands a nice shot to the body.
Volland misses with a hook. Nutzzzz ducked under it nicely.
Volland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nutzzzz swivels and escapes.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutzzzz throws a poor cross that misses
and Volland counters with a nice uppercut.
Volland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nutzzzz. Nutzzzz obviously looking to wear him down.
Nutzzzz lands a leg kick that knocks Volland off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Nutzzzz.
Volland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Volland throwing a counter right hand but Nutzzzz manages to avoid it.
Volland throws the left hand but Nutzzzz avoids the punch easily.
Nutzzzz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nutzzzz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz tests Volland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz tries a low kick but Volland avoids it.
Volland tried to counter with a leg kick but Nutzzzz avoided it.
Volland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volland tries to clinch but Nutzzzz is having none of it.
Volland tries to keep at a distance but Nutzzzz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nutzzzz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nutzzzz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz is trying to break the clinch but Volland is controlling him.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz struggles to land a body shot inside as Volland controls his hands.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Nutzzzz misses with a body punch.
Nutzzzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nutzzzz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
Volland is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Volland as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Volland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volland blocks an uppercut.
Nutzzzz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Volland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volland looking for a takedown.
Volland seems to have got his legs back now.
Nutzzzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Volland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volland misses with a punch to the body.
Volland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Volland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutzzzz keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz wants to control but Volland is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volland wants to pass the guard but Nutzzzz is defending well.
Nutzzzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volland pulls his head out easily.
Volland trying to control from Nutzzzz's half guard. Nutzzzz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Volland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volland slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nutzzzz is refusing to be controlled, as Volland sits in half guard.
Volland is just content to waste time from the top position. Nutzzzz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nutzzzz pulls Volland in close to prevent any damage.
Volland trying to control but Nutzzzz is working from the bottom.
Nutzzzz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutzzzz, not yet.
Nutzzzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volland is aware though and is defending well.
Nutzzzz trying to control the position.
Nutzzzz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Volland controlling from the top position.
Volland postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deez Nutzzzz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nutzzzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volland manages to avoid it.
Volland closes the distance and pushes Nutzzzz back into the ropes.
Nutzzzz manages to break the clinch.
Nutzzzz throws a hook but Volland avoids it easily.
Nutzzzz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nutzzzz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Volland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nutzzzz!
Volland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Volland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutzzzz keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Nutzzzz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nutzzzz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Volland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volland prevents Nutzzzz from improving his position.
Volland is thwarting Nutzzzz's attempts to control the position.
Volland is trying to work for a kimura but Nutzzzz is defending well.
Nutzzzz wants to control but Volland is keeping busy.
Volland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nutzzzz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nutzzzz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volland is working away from the top position though.
Nutzzzz is not content to let Volland control the position.
Volland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nutzzzz defends it well.
Volland is looking to take a break and control but Nutzzzz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volland uses his free foot to push down on Nutzzzz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz is controlling an arm, preventing Volland from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Volland avoids the attempt from Nutzzzz to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volland wants to control the pace but Nutzzzz is squirming around nicely.
Volland avoids the attempt from Nutzzzz to control.
Volland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutzzzz is looking to escape.
Volland breaks from Nutzzzz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Volland wants to control the pace but Nutzzzz is squirming around nicely.
Nutzzzz tries to reverse the position but Volland maintains control.
Nutzzzz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christian Volland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nutzzzz tries to hold on but Volland pushes him away.
Volland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutzzzz is looking to escape.
Nutzzzz is controlling an arm, preventing Volland from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Volland trying to control but Nutzzzz is having none of it.
Volland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nutzzzz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Volland controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutzzzz is looking to improve his position but Volland isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Volland clearly takes that round.
That's time! Volland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Volland's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volland counters with a straight right hand.
Volland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nutzzzz. That's going to slow Volland down.
Volland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nutzzzz scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nutzzzz looks to land a left hand but Volland moved out of range nicely.
Volland slips under a jab from Nutzzzz.
Volland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volland blocks the body kick.
Nutzzzz swats away the attempt to clinch by Volland.
It seemed like Nutzzzz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nutzzzz misses with a body punch
and Volland counters with a stiff right hand.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volland.
A head kick misses from Nutzzzz.
Volland tries to counter with a takedown but Nutzzzz is quick to defend against it.
Nutzzzz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volland.
Volland shoots in and gets a takedown into Nutzzzz's guard.
Volland wants to control from the top but Nutzzzz keeps moving.
Nutzzzz keeping full guard, as Volland tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volland is working hard here to advance position.
Volland forces his way into half guard.
Nutzzzz trying to control from the bottom.
Volland trying to mount his opponent but Nutzzzz defends it.
Volland is thwarting Nutzzzz's attempts to control the position.
Volland tries to pass to full mount but Nutzzzz defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volland wants to take a breather but Nutzzzz is having none of it.
Nutzzzz is looking to control Volland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutzzzz avoid being mounted?
Nutzzzz actively working from the bottom here.
Nutzzzz won't allow Volland to pass to mount.
Nutzzzz tries to get to full guard but Volland has control of the leg.
Nutzzzz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz keeping moving, preventing Volland from controlling successfully.
Volland tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutzzzz is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nutzzzz is trying to keep Volland in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Volland trying to control but Nutzzzz is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Volland's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the side of Volland's head but Volland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Volland.
Volland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nutzzzz did well to prevent Volland getting side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutzzzz wants to control but Volland is keeping busy.
Volland trying to control the action but Nutzzzz is working from the bottom.
Volland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Volland had his way with Deez Nutzzzz in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Volland misses with a straight left.
Volland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Nutzzzz missing with a left hand there. Volland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nutzzzz scores with a jab.
Volland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nutzzzz lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volland in his tracks.
Nutzzzz throws a looping overhand right but Volland ducks down to avoid it.
Volland throws a looping overhand right but Nutzzzz ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz loads up on a big right hand but Volland slips the punch.
Volland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a low kick.
Volland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nutzzzz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nutzzzz throws a shot from downtown. Volland moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Volland.
Nutzzzz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nutzzzz jabs at Volland's body.
Nutzzzz misses with a left hand
and Volland counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz cracks a nice hook into Volland's ribs.
Volland ducks under a wild hook from Nutzzzz.
Volland fails with the takedown.
Nutzzzz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nutzzzz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nutzzzz connects with a body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a looping overhand right but Volland ducks down to avoid it.
Volland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volland shoots for a takedown but Nutzzzz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick which misses Volland's front leg but catches the back leg as Volland tries to avoid it.
Nutzzzz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nutzzzz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volland, pushing him back against the ropes.
Volland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nutzzzz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nutzzzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Volland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Volland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nutzzzz is out of range and Volland settles back down.
Nutzzzz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nutzzzz scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
Volland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutzzzz. Volland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volland drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nutzzzz sprawls and moves away.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Volland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volland is able to avoid easily.
Volland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick
and Volland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volland looks to clinch
and Nutzzzz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nutzzzz swings for the body but Volland moves out of range.
A jab from Nutzzzz does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutzzzz forces Volland back against the ropes and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deez Nutzzzz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nutzzzz 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Deez Nutzzzz!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Deez Nutzzzz!
Deez Nutzzzz wins by majority decision!
Deez Nutzzzz is the new middleweight champion!
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