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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raate Road (ranked 26 p4p, 83 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 3 p4p, 11 weight class). Road comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raate Road!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tai Kung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Road has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Road uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Road.
Road's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tai Kung under the eye.
Road drives through with a takedown into guard.
Road with a flurry of punches that miss.
Road missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Road throws a big elbow that misses.
Road is looking to work some ground and pound but Tai Kung has wrist control.
Tai Kung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Road is in close to Tai Kung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Road 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Road accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Road throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Tai Kung has control of Road's left arm, preventing Road from doing any damage.
Road postures up in Tai Kung's guard and throws a big left but Tai Kung blocks it.
Tai Kung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Road throws a big right hand that misses.
Road preventing the sweep.
Road trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Road with a flurry of punches that miss.
Road throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Road throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Road accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Road is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tai Kung controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Road throwing strikes from guard but Tai Kung blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Road accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Road working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tai Kung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Road is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Road throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tai Kung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Road working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Road distracts Tai Kung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Road throws a big elbow that misses.
Tai Kung looking to control.
Tai Kung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Road throws a big right hand that misses.
Tai Kung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Road accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Road preventing the sweep.
Road postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Road content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Road postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Road accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tai Kung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Road loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Road throws a big right hand that misses.
Road trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Road in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tai Kung pulls Road in to control the position.
Road working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Road postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tai Kung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tai Kung working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Road darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Road does it's job there.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but Road avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Road. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Road loads up on a big right hand but Tai Kung slips the punch.
Road throws a leg kick but Tai Kung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Road moves out of range easily.
Tai Kung walks into a straight right hand from Road.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Road 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 Tai Kung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tai Kung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tai Kung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road misses with a hook.
Tai Kung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Road with a body shot.
Tai Kung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Road looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Road sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Road bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tai Kung is avoiding damage well.
Road throwing strikes but Tai Kung manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Road tries to bench press Tai Kung off him but Tai Kung keeps the position.
Road manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Road throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Road scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Road there.
Tai Kung is positioning himself well to prevent Road advancing to mount.
Road not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tai Kung tries to get to full guard but Road has control of the leg.
Road wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Road is pressing down on Tai Kung's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tai Kung is holding on for now.
Road is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tai Kung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tai Kung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
Road missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Road is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Road drops an elbow to the side of Tai Kung's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tai Kung defending well though.
Road thows a huge punch but Tai Kung dodges it nicely.
Raate Road overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Road lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tai Kung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
Road not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tai Kung is looking to control Road's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tai Kung avoid being mounted?
Road thows a huge punch but Tai Kung dodges it nicely.
Tai Kung trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tai Kung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Road throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Road with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tai Kung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Road throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Road loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Road with a flurry of punches that miss.
Road with a flurry of punches that miss.
Road scoring with some ground and pound.
Road with a flurry of punches that miss.
Road throws a big elbow that misses.
Road postures up and lands a big shot to Tai Kung's brow.
Road missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Road. That snapped Tai Kung's head back.
Tai Kung throws a looping overhand right but Road ducks down to avoid it.
Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Road.
Road throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tai Kung moves forwards but Road connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Road connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tai Kung momentarily.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Road shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tai Kung as he avoids it easily.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Road is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tai Kung.
It seemed like Tai Kung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raate Road seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tai Kung throws a nice looking combination but Road bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Road misses with an uppercut.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Road avoids it with no problem.
Road tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Road scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Road.
Road throws a right hand that misses
and Road takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tai Kung throws a body punch but Road moves out of range.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
Road throws a right hand that Tai Kung ducks under and follows up with a left that Tai Kung also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Road slips a straight right by Tai Kung.
Road looks to score with a jab to the body but Tai Kung is just out of range.
Road keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
Road throws the left hand but Tai Kung avoids the punch easily.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Road.
Tai Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Road.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Tai Kung finds it's target.
Tai Kung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Tai Kung. Beautiful body shot.
Road throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung takes a swing at Road's ribcage but misses.
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!
Road displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Road misses with a straight left.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Road manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tai Kung on his heels. He'll look to pass Tai Kung's guard now, I'm sure.
Tai Kung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tai Kung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Road with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Road is looking to work some ground and pound but Tai Kung has wrist control.
Road with a nice head shot there.
Road postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Road chips away with some ground and pound.
Tai Kung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Road postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Road scoring with punches to the head and body.
Road postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Road trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Road working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tai Kung's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road working some strikes from top position.
Tai Kung is trying to control the position but Road postures up.
Road postures up in Tai Kung's guard and throws a big left but Tai Kung blocks it.
Road throws a big right hand that misses.
Road throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tai Kung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tai Kung is looking to stand up but Road isn't so interested in that idea.
Road trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Road looking to pass the guard.
Road drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tai Kung manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Road has Tai Kung in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Road working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tai Kung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tai Kung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Road feints and then cracks Tai Kung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tai Kung down.
Road throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Road takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Road lands.
Road slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Road is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tai Kung can do to turn this around?
Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Road.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Road blocks it.
Road throws a hook but Tai Kung avoids it easily.
Tai Kung feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road throws a nice inside leg kick.
Road fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Road throws a leg kick but Tai Kung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Road cracks Tai Kung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Road connects with a solid leg kick.
Road throws a low kick but Tai Kung avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Road.
Tai Kung is looking for the big counter here.
Road ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Road throws a jab when Tai Kung was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Road bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tai Kung's head backwards.
Road pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raate Road is winning the standup battle so far.
Road shoots in looking for a takedown. Tai Kung tries to sprawl out of it but Road keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tai Kung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road thuds his right hand into Tai Kung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Road lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tai Kung at a distance.
Road slips a straight right by Tai Kung.
Road looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Road connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tai Kung's hands.
Tai Kung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Road throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tai Kung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Road throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Road.
Tai Kung defending well as Road loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Road throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tai Kung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Road.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Road scores with a four punch combination!
Tai Kung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Tai Kung misses the jab.
Road throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Road.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raate Road. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Road lunges at Tai Kung with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tai Kung's hand.
Tai Kung misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road throws a big shot that misses.
Road pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tai Kung is out of range and Road settles back down.
A jab from Road misses.
Road lands a body shot.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Road.
Tai Kung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Road with a body shot.
Road displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road misses with a straight right.
Road misses with a low kick as Tai Kung jumps back.
Tai Kung might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Road throws a head kick but Tai Kung moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Road keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Road to score with a decent uppercut.
Tai Kung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Road is able to avoid easily.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road had his way with Manolito Tai Kung in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tai Kung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Road to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Road.
Road keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
Road misses with a series of wild punches.
Tai Kung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tai Kung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Road can pounce on him.
Tai Kung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung checks the leg kick nicely there.
Road uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
Road walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tai Kung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Road. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Road lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tai Kung at a distance.
Road throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tai Kung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Road throws a good cross that connects.
Road looks to throw the jab but Tai Kung is out of range.
Road walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tai Kung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Road lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tai Kung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Road.
Road fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tai Kung checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Road.
Road feinted with a counter takedown.
Road jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tai Kung throws an overhand right that lands on Road's shoulder, as Road tries to avoid the shot.
Road attempts a counter takedown but Tai Kung avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Road throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tai Kung.
Road rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tai Kung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Road closes the distance and clinches up with Tai Kung, looking for a takedown. Road pushes Tai Kung against the cage but Tai Kung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Road misses with an uppercut. Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Road lands a jab to the head.
Tai Kung avoids the body shot from Road.
Road pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Road throws a leg kick but Tai Kung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Road avoids it with no problem.
Road connects with a crisp jab.
Tai Kung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manolito Tai Kung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tai Kung swinging wildly here.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Road takes one on the button.
Road scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Road throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Road keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
The crowd cheers as Road lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tai Kung doesn't seem phased though.
Tai Kung throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Road appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Road misses the jab.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Road.
Tai Kung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Road.
Road scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Road moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Road throws a lazy right hand but Tai Kung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tai Kung takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Road.
Tai Kung tries a low kick but Road avoids it.
Road tests Tai Kung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Road cracks Tai Kung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raate Road showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Road 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!
Raate Road retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Raate Road thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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