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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine comes into the arena with House Mafia - Greyhound blaring out of the sound system. 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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167 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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165 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Raine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allen Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson pushes Raine up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson lands an elbow that stopped Raine in his tracks for a moment.
Raine dodges an elbow strike from Iverson.
Raine trying to land knees to the body.
Iverson pushes Raine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iverson trying to control the position but instead, Raine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iverson into the cage.
Raine tries to score a body lock takedown but Iverson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raine is working for takedown but Iverson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iverson is trying to stall.
Raine avoiding damage as Iverson throws knees to the body.
Iverson is stalling here.
Raine avoiding damage as Iverson throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Iverson.
It looks like Aldo Raine has been cut.
Raine avoids a wild elbow strike from Iverson.
Raine looking to throw knees to the head but Iverson is blocking nicely.
Raine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iverson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Raine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raine taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine has hold of one of Iverson's legs. Iverson is fighting the takedown attempt but Raine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Raine stands and steps away. Iverson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Allen Iverson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iverson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Iverson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iverson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raine gets control of Iverson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Iverson wanted to stand there but Raine had control of the position.
Raine has his foot on Iverson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iverson works his way back into a safe position though.
Raine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Raine keeps moving.
Iverson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iverson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Iverson is looking to stand up but Raine won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Raine holds on and takes a little breather.
Raine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iverson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Iverson moves into the clinch successfully.
Raine can't get the takedown.
Iverson looking to stall.
Iverson lands a body punch.
Raine scores a nice knee to the body.
Iverson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Iverson is defending well.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent Raine's takedown attempt.
Raine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iverson tries to land knees in the clinch but Raine avoids the damage to the body.
Iverson crunches a lovely knee into Raine's ribcage.
Raine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iverson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iverson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raine, pushing him back against the cage.
Iverson tries to stall but Raine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iverson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raine is trying to drag Iverson to the mat but Iverson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iverson is leaning against Raine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson tries to land knees in the clinch but Raine avoids the damage to the body.
Iverson trying to control the position but instead, Raine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iverson into the cage.
Iverson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raine is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson is pressed up against the cage. Raine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iverson down to the mat. Iverson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raine tries to clinch
and Iverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iverson throws out the jab.
Raine wants to clinch up but Iverson keeps it at a distance.
Iverson lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson throws a hook but Raine avoids it easily.
Iverson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raine counters with a right hand to the body.
Iverson throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Raine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Iverson keeps the fight on the outside.
Iverson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iverson is pressed up against the cage. Raine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iverson down to the mat. Iverson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Iverson moves into range and clinches up with Raine.
Iverson throws an elbow but it misses.
Iverson lands a nice knee to the body.
Iverson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Iverson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raine avoids it.
Raine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iverson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raine tries to score a body lock takedown but Iverson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Raine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Iverson trying to land knees to the body.
Iverson leaning against his opponent.
Raine is working for takedown but Iverson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson looking to stall.
Iverson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raine avoids it.
Raine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Iverson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raine tries to pull guard but Iverson holds him up against the cage and eventually Raine drops back down to his feet.
Raine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iverson walks away with a smile on his face. Raine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raine moves away from the strike by Iverson.
Iverson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Iverson throws an overhand right that lands on Raine's shoulder, as Raine tries to avoid the shot.
Iverson gets a clinch.
Raine tries to score a body lock takedown but Iverson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine looking for a takedown.
Raine tries to pull guard but Iverson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice elbow from Iverson.
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!
Raine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Iverson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Iverson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raine.
Raine wants to take the fight to the mat but Iverson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Iverson lands a damaging elbow.
Iverson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Raine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iverson avoids it.
Raine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iverson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raine avoiding damage as Iverson throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Iverson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iverson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aldo Raine's cut is getting worse.
Iverson avoiding damage as Raine throws knees to the body.
Raine missing with knees to the body.
Iverson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raine.
Iverson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raine.
Raine tries to land knees in the clinch but Iverson avoids the damage to the body.
Iverson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iverson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raine dodges an elbow strike from Iverson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Iverson misses with an elbow strike.
Iverson trying to land knees to the body.
Iverson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raine avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Iverson effectively controlling the action here.
Raine stalling in the clinch.
Raine tries to pull guard but Iverson holds him up against the cage and eventually Raine drops back down to his feet.
Iverson lands an elbow inside.
Iverson misses with an elbow over the top.
Raine is working for takedown but Iverson is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Iverson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Iverson.
Iverson is trying to maintain a safe position but Raine gets an underhook and turns Iverson into the cage.
Iverson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raine.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raine is keeping busy.
Iverson throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aldo Raine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raine dives in and grabs Iverson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes down on Raine's head and hops out.
Raine tries to clinch up but Iverson circles away and keeps his distance.
Raine dives in and grabs Iverson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes down on Raine's head and hops out.
Iverson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iverson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Raine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson moves into the clinch.
Raine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iverson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Iverson.
Iverson trying to control the position but instead, Raine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iverson into the cage.
Iverson slows down the pace here.
Allen Iverson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Iverson is pressed up against the cage. Raine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iverson down to the mat. Iverson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Iverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raine blocks an elbow strike from Iverson.
Iverson has Raine pushed against the cage.
Iverson missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Iverson.
Iverson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iverson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine dodges an elbow strike from Iverson.
Iverson lands with a short shot to the head.
Iverson lands a good knee to the midsection. Raine won't want to take too many of those.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raine as Iverson tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iverson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raine's brow.
Raine is looking for a takedown.
Raine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raine can't get the takedown.
Raine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Raine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iverson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iverson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Iverson misses with an elbow over the top.
Raine blocks an elbow strike.
Iverson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Iverson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raine is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Iverson to the mat. Iverson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Iverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raine is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Iverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Raine wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson takes the fight into the clinch.
Raine has Iverson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Iverson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iverson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iverson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iverson instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raine is defending well for now.
Raine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iverson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iverson is pressed up against the cage. Raine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iverson down to the mat. Iverson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Raine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Iverson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raine has time to react.
Iverson closes the distance and clinches.
Raine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iverson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iverson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iverson scores with a hook to the body.
Iverson looking to slow down the pace here.
Raine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iverson avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raine tries to land knees in the clinch but Iverson avoids the damage to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Raine improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Iverson.
Iverson trying to control the position but instead, Raine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iverson into the cage.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent Raine's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson is looking to control Raine's arms but Raine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iverson has his back to the cage.
Iverson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Iverson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Allen Iverson.
Iverson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iverson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raine blocks an elbow strike from Iverson.
Raine trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Iverson throws an elbow but misses.
Iverson stalling against the cage.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Raine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raine.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Iverson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Raine stops Iverson from standing up.
Raine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Iverson dives on top into guard.
Iverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson wants to control from the top but Raine keeps moving.
Iverson gets to his feet - Raine follows without any prompting.
Iverson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Iverson.
Iverson stops a takedown attempt from Raine.
Iverson wants to stall.
Raine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raine is working for takedown but Iverson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Iverson.
Raine tries to score a body lock takedown but Iverson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iverson taking a breather.
Iverson throws an elbow that misses.
Iverson is struggling to control the position.
Raine breaks from the clinch.
Raine has a takedown stuffed.
Raine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iverson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iverson drives through and clinches with Raine against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iverson is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raine as Iverson tries to tie him up.
Raine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iverson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Raine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Iverson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iverson pushes Raine up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raine looking to throw knees to the head but Iverson is blocking nicely.
Raine tries to score a body lock takedown but Iverson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iverson lands a body shot.
Raine wants a takedown but no success here.
Raine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Raine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson misses with an elbow over the top.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Iverson lands a right hand.
Raine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raine takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iverson walks away with a smile on his face. Raine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Iverson gets a clinch.
Raine missing with knees to the body.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson tries to land knees in the clinch but Raine avoids the damage to the body.
Iverson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raine is defending well for now.
Raine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aldo Raine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Raine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iverson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iverson lands an elbow inside.
Iverson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raine up against the cage.
Raine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iverson.
Iverson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raine is defending well for now.
Raine tries to stall but Iverson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Iverson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iverson.
Iverson looking to stall.
Iverson pushes off an throws an elbow but Raine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Iverson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Iverson working Raine over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson is pressed up against the cage. Raine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iverson down to the mat. Iverson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Iverson moves into range and clinches up with Raine.
Raine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Iverson misses with an elbow strike.
Raine tries for a takedown but Iverson manages to get underhooks.
Iverson lands an elbow inside that Raine shrugs off.
Jeez, Aldo Raine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Iverson is pressed up against the cage. Raine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iverson down to the mat. Iverson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Iverson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iverson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aldo Raine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Allen Iverson!
Allen Iverson is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Allen Iverson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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