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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Mystery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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200 cm
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296 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mister Mystery!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mystery scores a takedown into full mount!
Mystery content just to control the position here.
Klitschko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mystery on the ground.
Mystery misses with a head shot.
Mystery thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mystery is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Klitschko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Klitschko is in a horrible position here. Mystery smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Klitschko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mystery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystery looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mystery working Klitschko over with strikes here.
Mystery thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mystery throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Klitschko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klitschko blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mystery tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mystery throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Mystery there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mystery wants to control the pace but Klitschko is squirming around nicely.
Mystery thowing shots but they're missing.
Klitschko is squirming around, avoiding Mystery's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystery with the ground and pound from mount.
Mystery fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mystery punching from mount but Klitschko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Klitschko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mystery.
Mystery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klitschko is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Mystery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mystery sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mystery misses with a head shot.
Mystery breaks from Klitschko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mystery throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mystery in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Klitschko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Klitschko is squirming around, avoiding Mystery's attempts to control the action.
Mystery with shots to the head and body - Klitschko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Mystery looking to control but Klitschko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Mystery dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mystery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vitali Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
Klitschko drops Mystery with a beautiful combination! Mystery stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Klitschko is looking for the KO!
Mystery is rocked!
It looks like Mister Mystery has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko swinging wilding here.
Mystery should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mystery dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
Mystery shoots in for a double leg but Klitschko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klitschko cracks Mystery with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mystery looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Klitschko finish him?
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Mystery avoids nicely.
Mystery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitali Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Mystery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mystery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klitschko works over Mystery's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Mister Mystery's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Klitschko. No joy for Mystery on that attempt.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mystery fails with a takedown attempt.
Mystery leaves Klitschko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mystery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klitschko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Mystery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mystery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klitschko tries to avoid it but Mystery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klitschko to the ground. Klitschko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klitschko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mystery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klitschko is one step ahead there.
Klitschko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mystery wants to stand and escape but Klitschko is having none of it.
Mystery is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mystery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mystery is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Mystery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klitschko trying to control but Mystery postures up.
Mystery trying to control the action but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mystery.
Mystery content to control rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klitschko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mystery slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Mystery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klitschko defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Klitschko. No joy for Mystery on that attempt.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mystery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klitschko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mystery somewhat.
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.
Mystery shoots in for a takedown but Klitschko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klitschko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klitschko leaves Mystery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mystery has his takedown stuffed
enabling Klitschko to counter with a crisp jab.
Klitschko leaves Mystery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mystery gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klitschko.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mystery.
Mystery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mystery fails to land the takedown.
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Klitschko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mister Mystery's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mystery fails with the takedown
and Klitschko counters with a one-two to the body.
Vitali Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mystery has time to react.
Klitschko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mystery tries to move into range but Klitschko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mystery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klitschko swivels and escapes.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mystery looks for the body kick but Klitschko saw that one coming.
Klitschko keeps the fight on the outside.
Mystery shoots in but no luck this time.
Vitali Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Mystery.
Mystery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klitschko tries to avoid it but Mystery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klitschko to the ground. Klitschko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klitschko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mystery avoids it really well and circles away.
Klitschko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vitali Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mystery shoots in but Klitschko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klitschko connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Mystery avoids nicely.
Mystery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klitschko's half guard.
Mystery trying to control the action but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Klitschko is looking to control Mystery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klitschko avoid being mounted?
Klitschko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klitschko tries to get out of the position.
Mystery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mystery looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mystery working Klitschko over with strikes.
Mystery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Klitschko swinging wilding here.
Mystery wants to clinch
and Klitschko counters with a left and a right that stings Mystery.
The cut above Mister Mystery's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mystery is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klitschko tries to avoid it but Mystery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klitschko to the ground. Klitschko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mystery is defended easily by Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mystery dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
Mystery fails with a takedown attempt.
Mystery feints and as Klitschko raises his hands in defense, Mystery changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mystery with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mystery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mystery trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mystery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mystery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mystery sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Klitschko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mystery.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vitali Klitschko.
I think Klitschko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vitali Klitschko!
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RATING
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