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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 6 p4p, 1 weight class) and Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 66 p4p, 7 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 cm
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270 lbs
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
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 heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
29 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magufuli I V throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range. Slice is looking to counter with a body kick. Slice misses the jab. Magufuli I V walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A big left from Slice misses. Slice throws a looping overhand right but Magufuli I V ducks down to avoid it. Magufuli I V lands a nice shot to the body.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Magufuli I V's head but Magufuli I V sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Magufuli I V takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Slice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magufuli I V on the side of the head. Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Magufuli I V's shoulder, as Magufuli I V tries to avoid the shot. Magufuli I V was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Slice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Slice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Slice throws a solid leg kick but Magufuli I V takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slice. Slice throws a shot from downtown. Magufuli I V moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magufuli I V closes the distance and clinches. Magufuli I V is leaning against Slice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards. Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Slice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow. Slice blocks an uppercut.
Magufuli I V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Magufuli I V misses with a low kick. Slice throws a hook but Magufuli I V blocks it. Magufuli I V is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A clash of legs there as Magufuli I V blocks the low kick. Slice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slice avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Slice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A good leg kick by Slice. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slice 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 Magufuli I V has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magufuli I V and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Magufuli I V looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Magufuli I V throws a hook but Slice blocks it. Slice swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Magufuli I V counter with a right hand. Slice throws a jab when Magufuli I V was well out of range. Magufuli I V feints a counter leg kick. Magufuli I V slips a jab from Slice. Slice ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V. Slice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magufuli I V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Magufuli I V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Magufuli I V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magufuli I V.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Magufuli I V's shoulder, as Magufuli I V tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab from Slice misses. Magufuli I V fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slice, pushing him back against the cage. Magufuli I V lands with a short head shot on the inside. Magufuli I V lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slice or not. Slice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Magufuli I V misses with the head strike.
Magufuli I V digs a right hand underneath Slice's ribcage. Slice let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right hand to the side of the head by Magufuli I V. Slice working aggressively here.
Magufuli I V has Slice pushed against the cage. Magufuli I V lands a hook that snaps the head of Slice backwards. Slice misses with a hook from the clinch. Magufuli I V stalling in the clinch.
Slice tries to work over Magufuli I V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V. Slice misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slice struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Magufuli I V has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slice seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Magufuli I V can turn it around. Magufuli I V lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards. Magufuli I V lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards. Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut. Magufuli I V's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Magufuli I V lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action.
Magufuli I V working some nice short punches in the clinch. Slice misses with a short punch on the inside. Magufuli I V lands a hook that snaps the head of Slice backwards. Slice tries to work over Magufuli I V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Slice throws a head punch that misses. Slice lands a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Slice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kassim Magufuli I V will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magufuli I V swings widly with a right hand
and Slice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magufuli I V's knee momentarily. Magufuli I V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice. A good leg kick by Magufuli I V. Slice moves out of range of the strikes. Magufuli I V scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut. Slice throws a body shot but no joy. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magufuli I V.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magufuli I V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slice - the referee stops the clock and Magufuli I V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slice. Magufuli I V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Slice moves out of range as Magufuli I V strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Slice thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magufuli I V if he has to take too many more of those.
Slice darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Magufuli I V is breathing heavily. A chopping leg kick lands by Slice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magufuli I V wants to slow Slice down by chopping away at his legs. Slice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far. Magufuli I V tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Slice throws a right hand that misses
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab. Slice digs a good body shot into Magufuli I V's ribs. Slice staying out of range there. Magufuli I V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slice's sensitive parts. A nice leg kick lands there from Slice. Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V throws out a counter right but Slice avoids it with no problem. Slice throws a jab when Magufuli I V was well out of range. Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut. Slice punishes Magufuli I V's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magufuli I V takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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! Slice throws a lazy uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a series of strikes. Slice will be more careful next time no doubt. Slice lands a right hook to the body.
Slice tries to work over Magufuli I V's front leg with a kick but Magufuli I V checks it. Slice connects with a leg kick. Magufuli I V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice slips a straight right by Magufuli I V. Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magufuli I V stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Slice cracks the inside of Magufuli I V's front leg. Slice thows a body kick. Magufuli I V tries to catch it but that hurt him. Magufuli I V walks into a straight right hand from Slice. Slice scores with a jab. Magufuli I V acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slice misses with an uppercut. Magufuli I V saw that one coming. Magufuli I V moves out of range as Slice strikes. Slice lands a front kick. Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magufuli I V.
Slice tries to score with a low kick but Magufuli I V moves his leg out of the way. A countering left hand to the body from Magufuli I V misses. Slice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magufuli I V's sensitive parts. Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Magufuli I V doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Magufuli I V moves out of range of the body kick from Slice.
Magufuli I V dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slice ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V. Nice uppercut lands for Magufuli I V. That snapped Slice's head back.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magufuli I V sees it coming and avoids it easily. Slice 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. Slice throws a body shot but no joy. Magufuli I V tries to counter with a clinch but Slice shakes him off and moves away. Magufuli I V staying out of range there. Magufuli I V only half commits to the counter leg kick. That kick from Slice tenderised Magufuli I V's leg. Magufuli I V is trying to keep his angry face on. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Magufuli I V. Slice misses with a straight right. And Magufuli I V responds with a good body kick, but Slice manages to step out the way in time. Slice throws a jab when Magufuli I V was well out of range. Magufuli I V was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the body kick. Magufuli I V is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Slice misses the shot to the body. Magufuli I V tries to counter by closing the distance. Magufuli I V throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice. Magufuli I V wants to clinch. And Slice counters with a quick kick to the body but Magufuli I V blocks it. Magufuli I V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice. Slice moves out of range as Magufuli I V strikes. A jab from Magufuli I V does it's job there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Slice. Slice cracks a nice hook into Magufuli I V's ribs. Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Magufuli I V walks into a straight right hand from Slice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magufuli I V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A low kick from Slice is predictable there and Magufuli I V counters with a straight right hand. Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Magufuli I V's shoulder, as Magufuli I V tries to avoid the shot. Magufuli I V moves out of range as Slice strikes. Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Slice lands a jab to Magufuli I V's midsection. Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magufuli I V takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Magufuli I V's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Slice scores with a punch to the head. Magufuli I V waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice. You can see that Magufuli I V has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Slice connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slice misses the body punch and Magufuli I V 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. Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice. Slice lands a body shot.
Slice moves away from the strike by Magufuli I V. Slice throwing a counter right hand but Magufuli I V manages to avoid it. Slice throws a quick inside leg kick. Slice misses with an uppercut. Magufuli I V saw that one coming. Magufuli I V loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch. Magufuli I V is looking to clinch. Slice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Slice throws a quick inside leg kick. Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Slice. Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Slice throws a shot from downtown. Magufuli I V moves away and avoids it. Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magufuli I V sees it coming and avoids it easily. Magufuli I V wants to counter with a clinch but Slice pushes him away. Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Slice.
Magufuli I V throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slice on the side of the head. Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice thows a leg kick but Magufuli I V checks it and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. An inside leg kick lands from Magufuli I V. Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Magufuli I V scores with a hook. Magufuli I V checks a leg kick. Magufuli I V jabs Slice to the body, keeping him at a distance. Slice throws a body kick that misses. Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A low kick from Slice is predictable there and Magufuli I V counters with a left and a right that stings Slice. Slice misses with a leg kick letting Magufuli I V counter with a right hand. The crowd cheers as Slice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magufuli I V doesn't seem phased though. Magufuli I V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Slice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magufuli I V under the eye. Slice throws a lazy uppercut
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Slice moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut. That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magufuli I V fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Magufuli I V cracks Slice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Magufuli I V slips a jab from Slice. Slice misses with a left hand and Magufuli I V makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Slice misses the body punch and Magufuli I V counters with a leg kick. Magufuli I V misses with a straight left. A bone on bone clash there as Magufuli I V blocks the leg kick.
Magufuli I V now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Magufuli I V throws a combination. Slice tries to block but a couple of punches get through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magufuli I V throws a nice inside leg kick. Slice throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Magufuli I V throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice. Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Magufuli I V scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magufuli I V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice. Slice misses with a low kick.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Magufuli I V takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Slice looks to land a right hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range. Slice loads up on a big right hand but Magufuli I V slips the punch. Magufuli I V drops his hands momentarily and Slice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Magufuli I V tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center. Slice misses with an uppercut. Magufuli I V saw that one coming. Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slice throws a push kick but Magufuli I V slaps the foot to one side. Slice misses with an uppercut. Magufuli I V saw that one coming. Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magufuli I V. Slice misses with a hook
and Magufuli I V holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Magufuli I V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook from the clinch. Slice working hard to break the clinch. Slice lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it. Magufuli I V misses with the head strike.
Magufuli I V lands with a short head shot on the inside. Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magufuli I V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice. Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Magufuli I V slips under a jab from Slice. Magufuli I V takes one to the chin there. Magufuli I V misses with a few strikes there.
Slice throws a body punch but Magufuli I V moves out of range. Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V. Magufuli I V fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slice is out of range. Decent striking displayed by Magufuli I V there. Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magufuli I V sees it coming and avoids it easily. Slice sets himself, and Magufuli I V steps forward looking for the clinch! Slice avoids it this time. Magufuli I V misses with a low kick. Slice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Magufuli I V misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slice swings away with a leg kick that misses. Slice sets himself, and Magufuli I V steps forward looking for the clinch! Slice avoids it this time. Magufuli I V swings away with a leg kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target. Magufuli I V misses with the body kick and Slice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Magufuli I V dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slice. That did some damage! Magufuli I V wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance. Slice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Slice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Slice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magufuli I V. Slice checks a leg kick. Magufuli I V moves to clinch but Slice breaks away and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kassim Magufuli I V will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Slice misses with a straight left. A swing and a miss from Slice. A little jabbing left from Magufuli I V on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away. Slice looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Magufuli I V lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Slice swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand. Slice throws a leg kick letting Magufuli I V counter with a right hand. Slice misses with a hook. Magufuli I V ducked under it nicely. Magufuli I V lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Slice is predictable there and Magufuli I V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut
and Slice counters with a nice body kick.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magufuli I V throws out the jab. Slice cracks Magufuli I V with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Magufuli I V has Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magufuli I Vs head. Slice misses with a short punch on the inside. Magufuli I V lands with a light punch inside. Slice misses with a punch to the body.
Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V. Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards. Magufuli I V slowing the pace effectively. Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Magufuli I V.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Magufuli I V makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Slice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Magufuli I V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V. Magufuli I V makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Slice lands a nice shot to the body. Magufuli I V is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards. Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magufuli I V is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice. Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Magufuli I V is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him? Slice dips a shoulder and cracks Magufuli I V with a mighty uppercut! Magufuli I V falls back against the cage and Slice unloads with a barrage of strikes! Magufuli I V is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Slice screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice! Kimbo Slice retains his heavyweight title! Kimbo Slice tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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