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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slash Slingin (ranked 215 p4p, 392 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 34 p4p, 62 weight class). Slingin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Addicted to Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slash Slingin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slingin throws a shot to the body.
Slingin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slingin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tai Kung misses with a left hand
and Slingin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tai Kung has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Slingin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tai Kung looking for a sweep. Not yet Tai Kung, not yet.
Tai Kung trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin preventing the sweep.
Slingin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slingin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slingin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung is trying to keep Slingin in close.
Tai Kung pulls Slingin in close to prevent any damage.
Slingin throws a big right hand that misses.
Slingin cracks Tai Kung with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Slingin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Slingin won't allow Tai Kung to sweep him here.
Slingin trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Slingin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Tai Kung is trying to control the position but Slingin postures up.
Tai Kung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slingin manages to get himself to full guard.
Slingin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tai Kung's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung is trying to control the position but Slingin postures up.
Tai Kung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tai Kung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Slingin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tai Kung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slingin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slingin wants to sweep here but Tai Kung controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tai Kung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tai Kung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slingin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tai Kung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slingin's guard.
Tai Kung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tai Kung works over Slingin with some ground and pound from guard.
Tai Kung cracks Slingin with a solid left hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tai Kung working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Slingin looking to control.
Slingin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tai Kung.
Slingin looking for a guillotine here but Tai Kung defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung throws a big right hand that misses.
Slingin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tai Kung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tai Kung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slingin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tai Kung's guard.
Slingin preventing the sweep.
Tai Kung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slingin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slingin throwing strikes from guard but Tai Kung blocks nicely.
Slingin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tai Kung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slingin trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Slingin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tai Kung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slingin in his tracks.
Tai Kung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Slingin with that takedown attempt.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slingin.
Tai Kung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slingin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tai Kung keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tai Kung swats away the attempt to clinch by Slingin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Slingin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slingin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slingin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung sizes up Slingin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slingin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with a hook. Slingin ducked under it nicely.
Tai Kung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but Slingin avoids the punch easily.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slingin swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Slingin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tai Kung has his hands clasped together around Slingin's back. He's all about the action.
Tai Kung is staying active underneath Slingin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tai Kung wants to get back to full guard.
Tai Kung is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slingin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tai Kung tries to roll over but Slingin keeps him under control.
Tai Kung trying to hold on to Slingin's head to control him but Slingin postures up.
Slingin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tai Kung tries to get to full guard but Slingin has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slingin wants to pass to mount but Tai Kung is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung tries to roll over but Slingin keeps him under control.
Tai Kung controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to full guard.
Tai Kung is refusing to be controlled, as Slingin sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tai Kung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tai Kung looks to land a left hand but Slingin moved out of range nicely.
Tai Kung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tai Kung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slingin.
Tai Kung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slingin shoots in but Tai Kung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slash Slingin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tai Kung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slingin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tai Kung moves away.
Tai Kung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slingin is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slingin. Slingin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice cross by Tai Kung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slingin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tai Kung scores with a sloppy right hand. Slingin should have avoided that one.
Tai Kung throws an overhand right that lands on Slingin's shoulder, as Slingin tries to avoid the shot.
Tai Kung connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tai Kung tests Slingin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tai Kung avoids the body shot from Slingin.
Slingin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tai Kung looks to land a left hand but Slingin moved out of range nicely.
Tai Kung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tai Kung with the inside leg kick.
Slingin scores with a punch to the head.
Slingin moves out of range as Tai Kung strikes.
Slingin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tai Kung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slingin.
It seemed like Tai Kung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slingin under the eye.
Tai Kung cracks Slingin with a good jab.
A slow jab from Tai Kung misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin gets the takedown into side control.
Slingin throws a strike aimed at the side of Tai Kung's head but Tai Kung avoids it well.
Slingin tries to score with some ground and pound. Tai Kung controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slingin working the ground and pound but Tai Kung is defending the strikes.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep.
Slingin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tai Kung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slingin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tai Kung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Slingin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slingin is thwarting Tai Kung's attempts to control the position.
Tai Kung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slingin trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slingin postures up.
Tai Kung is pulling down on Slingin's head to control his posture.
Tai Kung controls Slingin momentarily but Slingin frees himself.
Tai Kung pulls Slingin in close to his closed guard and prevents Slingin from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slingin trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Tai Kung is trying to keep Slingin in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slingin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai Kung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tai Kung staying out of range there.
Slingin is looking to wear down Tai Kung with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slingin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tai Kung is controlling Slingin's trapped leg to prevent Slingin from advancing to side control.
Tai Kung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tai Kung is controlling Slingin's trapped leg to prevent Slingin from advancing to side control.
Tai Kung wants to get back to full guard.
Slingin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tai Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slingin preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slingin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slingin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Slingin clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slingin clinches with his opponent.
Slingin lands with a short shot to the head.
Slingin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tai Kung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tai Kung lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slingin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slingin tries to work over Tai Kung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slingin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slingin can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slash Slingin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tai Kung can't find room to land a body shot as Slingin controls the action.
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slingin is working for takedown but Tai Kung is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tai Kung lands a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slingin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tai Kung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tai Kung presses Slingin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tai Kung stops a takedown attempt from Slingin.
Slingin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Slingin is trying to push Tai Kung away but Tai Kung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tai Kung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slingin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slingin blocks an uppercut.
Slingin trying to stall but Tai Kung improves his position.
Tai Kung lands a shot to the body.
Slingin blocks an uppercut.
Slingin wants a takedown but no success here.
Slingin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tai Kung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slingin backwards.
Tai Kung misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slingin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tai Kung works on Slingin's body with a couple of short punches.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slingin blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin throws a head punch that misses.
Slingin wants to break free but Tai Kung has control.
Tai Kung swings wildly with an uppercut but Slingin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slingin's elbow.
Slingin is trying to force a seperation but Tai Kung has the dominant position.
Slingin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tai Kung lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tai Kung gets through Slingin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slingin has Tai Kung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tai Kung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tai Kung lands a shot to the body.
Slingin goes for a takedown attempt but Tai Kung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tai Kung lands a really nice looking cross but Slingin seems unphased.
Slingin scores with a takedown into Tai Kung's guard.
Slingin preventing the sweep.
Slingin wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
Tai Kung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slingin drops back looking for a leg! Tai Kung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tai Kung manages to kick Slingin off! Slingin jumps back into Tai Kung's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung dominated that fourth 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!
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Slingin staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Tai Kung.
A nice leg kick from Tai Kung, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slingin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slingin tests Tai Kung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tai Kung catches Slingin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slingin.
Tai Kung cracks Slingin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slingin throws a chopping leg kick but Tai Kung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung works the jab nicely.
Tai Kung lands with an overhand left.
Slingin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tai Kung connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Slingin.
Slingin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tai Kung sprawls and moves away.
Slingin slips a straight right by Tai Kung.
Slingin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slingin moves in looking to clinch but Tai Kung pushes him off.
Slingin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Slingin misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Slingin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slingin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Slingin.
Slingin ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Good exchange - Tai Kung coming out on top.
Slingin shoots in and gets a takedown into Tai Kung's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slingin manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slingin can't keep his opponent in guard - Tai Kung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slingin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tai Kung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tai Kung prevents Slingin from improving his position.
Slingin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tai Kung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tai Kung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tai Kung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tai Kung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slingin's head.
Slingin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tai Kung manages to get himself to full guard.
Slingin landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin postures up.
Slingin trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Slingin stays in close to Tai Kung's body and controls the position.
Tai Kung pulls Slingin in close to prevent any damage.
Tai Kung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slingin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slingin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slingin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Tai Kung trying to control the position here.
Slash Slingin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slingin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tai Kung has his hands on Slingin's head, controlling the position.
Tai Kung controls Slingin momentarily but Slingin frees himself.
Slingin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tai Kung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tai Kung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slingin is one step ahead there.
Tai Kung pulls Slingin in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manolito Tai Kung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tai Kung 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Tai Kung!
Manolito Tai Kung is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Manolito Tai Kung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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