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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Zweihander (ranked 1 p4p, 18 weight class) and Harrison Kiely (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Kiely has chosen Swan Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrison Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zweihander misses with a hook. Kiely ducked under it nicely.
Kiely keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zweihander.
Kiely doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zweihander misses the body punch
and Kiely counters with a left and a right that stings Zweihander.
Zweihander misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander misses with a left hand
and Kiely counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiely.
Zweihander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiely trying to control but Zweihander is working from the bottom.
Zweihander wants to get back to his feet but Kiely is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely trying to control the position from guard on top but Zweihander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zweihander is looking to stand up but Kiely isn't so interested in that idea.
Kiely is pushing down on Zweihander's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zweihander is fighting to maintain full guard but Kiely has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kiely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zweihander defends it well.
Zweihander is looking to escape.
Kiely is trying to control. Zweihander wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zweihander wants to get back to his feet.
Kiely is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zweihander tries to kick Kiely off in order to stand up. Kiely Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kiely wants to control the pace but Zweihander is squirming around nicely.
Zweihander squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kiely controlling the position easily from mount.
Zweihander is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kiely jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zweihander manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kiely wants to control but Zweihander is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kiely controlling his opponent.
Kiely trying to control but Zweihander is having none of it.
Zweihander somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Nice straight punches there by Zweihander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zweihander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander swings for the body but Kiely moves out of range.
Zweihander tries to land a body kick
and Kiely counters with a single leg into guard. Zweihander didn't expect that.
Kiely stops Zweihander from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zweihander keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Zweihander can't keep his opponent in guard - Kiely advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Kiely dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zweihander misses with an uppercut. Kiely saw that one coming.
Kiely now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zweihander looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiely is just out of range.
Kiely changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zweihander throws an off balance right hand
and Kiely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Zweihander.
A little jabbing left from Kiely on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zweihander misses with an uppercut
enabling Kiely to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zweihander misses with the combination.
Zweihander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiely counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zweihander thinking.
Zweihander digs a good hook to Kiely's body.
Zweihander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Kiely releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiely counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Zweihander misses.
Kiely throws a counter combo.
Kurt Zweihander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zweihander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiely.
Kiely throws out a counter right but Zweihander avoids it with no problem.
Zweihander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zweihander misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kiely was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zweihander looks to land a right hand but Kiely moved out of range.
Kiely is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zweihander with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zweihander misses the target.
Zweihander scores with a nice body kick.
Kiely chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zweihander can pounce on him.
A big left from Zweihander misses.
Zweihander throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiely counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander misses with a right hand
enabling Kiely to counter with a crisp jab.
Zweihander connects with a body shot.
Kurt Zweihander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zweihander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zweihander misses with a double jab
and Kiely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kurt Zweihander will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zweihander with a jab.
Zweihander works the jab nicely.
Kiely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zweihander.
Zweihander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiely's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander misses with a body punch
and Zweihander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Zweihander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zweihander.
Zweihander swings widly with a right hand
and Kiely counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kiely checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kiely unleashes a big counter combination but Zweihander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zweihander misses with a straight left.
Kiely throws out a counter right but Zweihander avoids it with no problem.
Zweihander misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kiely on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander throws a head kick that misses.
Zweihander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zweihander thumps Kiely with a low kick.
Kiely keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zweihander jabs at Kiely's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander looks to land a combination. Kiely sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Harrison Kiely has been cut.
Zweihander throws a body shot but no joy.
Zweihander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zweihander misses with an uppercut.
Kiely is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zweihander with a body shot.
Kiely blocks a jab.
Kiely looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zweihander.
Kiely looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zweihander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiely moves away.
Zweihander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zweihander swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kiely counters with a three punch combo that has Zweihander backing up. Zweihander nods at Kiely to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zweihander misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Zweihander clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Harrison Kiely's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zweihander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Kiely was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiely avoids the head kick by Zweihander.
Kiely throws a counter combo.
Zweihander misses with a body shot.
Kiely throws out a counter right but Zweihander avoids it with no problem.
Zweihander misses with a body shot.
Kiely let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander cracks Kiely with a good jab.
Zweihander throws a right hand that misses
and Kiely makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zweihander throws a head kick that misses.
Kiely looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Zweihander.
Zweihander thows a leg kick but Kiely checks it
and Kiely counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiely pushes down on Zweihander's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zweihander tries to kick Kiely off but Kiely keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harrison Kiely has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zweihander wants to get back to his feet.
Zweihander is refusing to be controlled, as Kiely sits in half guard.
Zweihander is trying to stand up here but Kiely is controlling him well.
Kiely has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zweihander has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kiely's lack of action.
Kiely is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely trying to control from half guard but Zweihander is working away.
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zweihander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Zweihander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zweihander won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely is trying to work for a kimura but Zweihander is defending well.
Zweihander won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kiely is keen to just control but Zweihander is a slippery customer.
Kiely is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zweihander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kiely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiely passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kiely takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zweihander's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Kiely dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Harrison Kiely's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice cross by Zweihander.
Zweihander lunges at Kiely with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kiely's hand.
Zweihander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zweihander's corner calls for a 1-2. Zweihander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zweihander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zweihander delivers a nice body kick.
Kiely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Kiely has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kiely walks into a left hand.
Zweihander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely slips under a jab.
Zweihander misses with the combination.
Kiely takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely slips a straight right by Zweihander.
Despite the aggression on Kiely's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zweihander misses with a hook
and Kiely counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiely.
Kiely slips nicely into half guard.
Zweihander is trying to stand back up but Kiely is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiely has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely trying to control but Zweihander is having none of it.
Kiely tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zweihander is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kiely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely has control of Zweihander's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zweihander regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zweihander tries to buck Kiely off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Zweihander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zweihander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Zweihander!
Kurt Zweihander retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kurt Zweihander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Harrison Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'Fix'.
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