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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Pequeno (ranked 1344 p4p, 1678 weight class) and Runi Skallgrimson (ranked 155 p4p, 190 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ze Pequeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Runi Skallgrimson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallgrimson scores with a jab. Pequeno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Ze Pequeno has been cut.
Skallgrimson misses with a hook. Pequeno ducked under it nicely.
Skallgrimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runi Skallgrimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pequeno throws a lazy right hand but Skallgrimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skallgrimson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skallgrimson.
Skallgrimson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pequeno.
Pequeno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skallgrimson is looking to score with low kicks.
Skallgrimson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pequeno.
As Skallgrimson looks to move away, Pequeno throws a big counter combo but Skallgrimson just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Skallgrimson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skallgrimson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallgrimson wants to clinch up but Pequeno keeps it at a distance.
Pequeno has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skallgrimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pequeno.
Pequeno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skallgrimson counters with a left to the body.
Pequeno lands with a straight right. Skallgrimson didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallgrimson throws a shot to the body.
Pequeno connects with a body shot that sends Skallgrimson's belly button to the back.
Skallgrimson 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.
Skallgrimson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pequeno manages to avoid it.
Skallgrimson throws a lazy body kick
and Pequeno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Runi Skallgrimson has been cut.
Skallgrimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pequeno moves away.
Pequeno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skallgrimson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skallgrimson throws a head kick that misses
and Pequeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skallgrimson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ze Pequeno's cut is getting worse.
Skallgrimson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pequeno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallgrimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pequeno is just out of range.
Pequeno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallgrimson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skallgrimson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Pequeno misses
and Skallgrimson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skallgrimson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Pequeno misses.
A big left from Pequeno misses.
Skallgrimson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skallgrimson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pequeno counter with a right hand.
Skallgrimson blocks a jab.
Skallgrimson misses with a kick to the body
and Pequeno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skallgrimson misses with a looping right.
Pequeno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice shot lands for Pequeno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallgrimson throws a head kick that misses
and Pequeno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pequeno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pequeno missing with a left hand there. Skallgrimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pequeno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Skallgrimson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skallgrimson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pequeno slips under a jab from Skallgrimson.
Pequeno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pequeno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skallgrimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pequeno is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skallgrimson throws out the jab.
It looked like Pequeno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pequeno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pequeno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skallgrimson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skallgrimson!
Ze Pequeno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pequeno misses with a wild body shot.
Skallgrimson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pequeno throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Skallgrimson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skallgrimson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skallgrimson throws a combination that misses
and Pequeno counters with a nice uppercut.
Pequeno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skallgrimson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pequeno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pequeno takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Runi Skallgrimson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pequeno moves out of range as Skallgrimson strikes.
Skallgrimson is looking to chop away at Pequeno's legs.
Nice defenses there by Skallgrimson.
Pequeno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skallgrimson.
Pequeno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skallgrimson lands a jab to the head.
Jeez, Ze Pequeno's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ze Pequeno's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Runi Skallgrimson!
Our winner, Runi Skallgrimson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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