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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, big in japan. Toriyama has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Atkins
vs
Toriyama

167 cm
39
150 lbs
33 - 28 - 1

173 cm
39
152 lbs
41 - 24 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toriyama to score with a decent uppercut.
Toriyama lands with a nice body kick.

Atkins clinches up with Toriyama and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Toriyama takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Toriyama.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
We've been informed that Toriyama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Atkins.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Knees in the clinch landing for Atkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Atkins lands a damaging elbow.
Toriyama stalling.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Atkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toriyama is defending well for now.
Toriyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Atkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins digs a right hand into Toriyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toriyama's gas tank.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Toriyama avoids the damage to the body.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Toriyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Toriyama avoiding damage.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Toriyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Toriyama up against the cage.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Atkins gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins is looking to control Toriyama's arms but Toriyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atkins has his back to the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Atkins 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atkins as Toriyama tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Toriyama moves into the clinch.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Toriyama.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
A short right from Toriyama.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toriyama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama tries to stall but Atkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Toriyama.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Toriyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkins.
Toriyama stalling against the cage.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Toriyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Akira Toriyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama leaning against his opponent.
Toriyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toriyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkins or not.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
A short body shot lands from Atkins as the two fighters clinch.
Toriyama has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toriyama.
Atkins trying to control the position but instead, Toriyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atkins into the cage.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
A right hook to the body lands for Toriyama.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Toriyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins is trying to stall.
Atkins just leaning against Toriyama, taking a breather.
Toriyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atkins as Toriyama tries to tie him up.
Toriyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Toriyama blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Toriyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Toriyama has closed the distance and engaged Atkins in a clinch.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Atkins taking a breather.
Toriyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Atkins gets an underhook and turns Toriyama into the cage.
Toriyama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atkins up against the cage.
Toriyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Toriyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toriyama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkins up against the cage.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkins.
Atkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toriyama or not.
Toriyama managing to block the knees to the body from Atkins.
Toriyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of Toriyama's head.
Toriyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toriyama has Atkins pushed against the cage.
Toriyama tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama digs a right hand underneath Atkins's ribcage. Atkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands a body shot.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama stalling in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Akira Toriyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toriyama letting Atkins take a breather here.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Toriyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins trying to stall but Toriyama improves his position.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Toriyama gets an underhook and turns Atkins into the cage.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atkins tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Toriyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toriyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!
A victorious Akira Toriyama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mystery Perfect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe comes into the arena with Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground blaring out of the sound system. Mystery Perfect has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Schtrappe
vs
Perfect

173 cm
43
169 lbs
47 - 31 - 1

175 cm
25
169 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mystery Perfect!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schtrappe clinches up against the cage.
Schtrappe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perfect pulls his leg out and moves away.
Perfect tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe lands a really nice looking cross but Perfect seems unphased.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Perfect blocks it.
It seemed like Perfect was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mystery Perfect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe blocks a head kick by Perfect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perfect misses with a body shot.
Schtrappe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Schtrappe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schtrappe scores with a sloppy right hand. Perfect should have avoided that one.
Perfect fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Schtrappe is looking to counter the offense by Perfect and move into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perfect.
Perfect feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schtrappe's calf.
Schtrappe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perfect moves away from the strike by Schtrappe.
Perfect moves away from the strike by Schtrappe.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Perfect clinches up against the cage.
Schtrappe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perfect gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perfect is trying to drag Schtrappe to the mat but Schtrappe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perfect drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schtrappe has Perfect pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perfect manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacque Schtrappe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perfect's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Perfect shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Perfect trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtrappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schtrappe wants to sweep here but Perfect controlling him for the moment.
Schtrappe wants to stand and escape but Perfect is having none of it.
Schtrappe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Schtrappe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Perfect trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perfect throwing strikes but missing.
Schtrappe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perfect is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Perfect from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perfect scores with a kick to the body.
Perfect loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Perfect finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe doesn't manage to clinch there - Perfect circles away.
Schtrappe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Schtrappe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Perfect's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Perfect counters with a straight right hand.
Perfect tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schtrappe is able to avoid easily.
Perfect misses with a head kick.
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perfect throws a solid leg kick but Schtrappe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perfect.
Perfect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schtrappe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perfect!
Perfect turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perfect.
Perfect fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mystery Perfect dominated that round.
That's time! Schtrappe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Schtrappe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perfect.
Perfect throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schtrappe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perfect stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perfect throws a poor cross that misses

and Schtrappe moves into the clinch.
Perfect has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perfect is looking to take this one to the mat.
Perfect has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schtrappe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Perfect turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Perfect manages to end up in side control.
Perfect has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schtrappe is looking to regain half guard here but Perfect keeps moving and retains side control.
Perfect working the ground and pound.
Schtrappe tries to bench press Perfect off him but Perfect keeps the position.
Perfect throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perfect working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Perfect tries to score with some ground and pound. Schtrappe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Perfect is looking to take a break and control but Schtrappe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schtrappe is trying to control Perfect's posture but Perfect avoids it.
Perfect works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perfect working away.
Schtrappe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schtrappe is not content to let Perfect control the position.
Schtrappe wants to control but Perfect is keeping busy.
Schtrappe tries to roll over but Perfect keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Perfect lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schtrappe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe is looking for a sweep. Perfect is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schtrappe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schtrappe, right into the meat.
Schtrappe stuns Perfect with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perfect tries to close the distance and clinch but Schtrappe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mystery Perfect seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perfect shoots in looking for a takedown but Schtrappe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perfect's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Schtrappe misses the target.
Jacque Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mystery Perfect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a looping left.
Perfect slips under a jab from Schtrappe.
Crunch! Perfect slams his shin into Schtrappe's torso.
Perfect lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schtrappe's sensitive parts.
Perfect fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schtrappe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe blocks a leg kick.
Perfect throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Perfect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perfect tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Schtrappe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perfect throws a leg kick that misses.
Perfect swats away the attempt to clinch by Schtrappe.
Perfect feints a counter leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Perfect avoids it easily.
Perfect throws a front kick that sends Schtrappe stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perfect thumps Schtrappe with a low kick.
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!
Perfect moves away from the strike by Schtrappe.
Perfect connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mystery Perfect showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe tried to score with a low kick but Perfect checks it.
Perfect works the jab nicely.
Perfect misses with the combination.
Perfect moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perfect is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perfect lands a head kick!

Schtrappe has closed the distance and engaged Perfect in a clinch.

Schtrappe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perfect. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schtrappe swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Perfect connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schtrappe. Schtrappe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schtrappe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perfect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perfect tries to score with a low kick but Schtrappe moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Perfect.
Perfect scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Perfect gets tackled into the cage by Schtrappe. Schtrappe maintains the clinch.
Schtrappe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perfect goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schtrappe prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfect wants a takedown but no success here.
Schtrappe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perfect is defending well.

Schtrappe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perfect keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
Perfect misses with a low kick as Schtrappe jumps back.
Schtrappe throws an overhand right that lands on Perfect's shoulder, as Perfect tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perfect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Perfect moves away and avoids it.
Schtrappe moves forwards but Perfect connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perfect throws a leg kick which misses Schtrappe's front leg but catches the back leg as Schtrappe tries to avoid it.
Perfect fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schtrappe.
Perfect lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perfect.
Perfect throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Schtrappe misses the target.
Mystery Perfect is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perfect connects with a solid leg kick.
Perfect tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perfect is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perfect paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacque Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Schtrappe misses.
As Schtrappe backs off Perfect throws a huge counter combo but Schtrappe manages to avoid it all.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Perfect.
A good leg kick by Perfect.
Perfect is looking to slow Schtrappe down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perfect wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
Schtrappe scores with a hook to the body. Perfect takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schtrappe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Schtrappe takes the fight into the clinch.
Perfect blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Schtrappe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Schtrappe.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mystery Perfect.
I've got Perfect winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystery Perfect!
An out of breath Mystery Perfect thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtly Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ambrose
vs
Chan

202 cm
41
268 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

205 cm
31
269 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

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 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtly Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ambrose!
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ambrose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ambrose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ambrose 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.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Ambrose's head but Ambrose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chan works the jab nicely.

It looks like Curtly Ambrose has been cut.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ambrose.
As Chan looks to move away, Ambrose throws a big counter combo but Chan just gets out of the way.
That kick from Ambrose tenderised Chan's leg. Chan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ambrose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ambrose moves forwards but Chan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan cracks Ambrose on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ambrose falls backwards against the cage. Chan follows up with more strikes that drop Ambrose to his knees. Chan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ambrose! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Chan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ambrose Chisholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Creepy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chisholm
vs
Creepy

179 cm
30
154 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

169 cm
29
155 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ambrose Chisholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Creepy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisholm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chisholm throws a leg kick which misses Creepy's front leg but catches the back leg as Creepy tries to avoid it.
Creepy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Creepy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Creepy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Creepy clobbers Chisholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Creepy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chisholm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Creepy on the side of the head.
Chisholm 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.
Creepy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chisholm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chisholm tries to land a leg kick but Creepy saw it coming and moves away.
Creepy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Chisholm coming out on top.
Creepy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chisholm slips under a jab.
Creepy throws a jab but it's blocked by Chisholm.
Chisholm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creepy.
Creepy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chisholm moves into the clinch.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chisholm.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Creepy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creepy.
Creepy misses with a punch to the body.
Chisholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chisholm digs a right hand into Creepy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creepy's gas tank.
Creepy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
Creepy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creepy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creepy digs a right hand underneath Chisholm's ribcage. Chisholm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chisholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creepy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Chisholm takes a shot to the head.
Creepy has a couple of punches blocked by Chisholm.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Creepy.
Creepy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creepy working aggressively here.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Chisholm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy blocking some punches.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Creepy blocks an uppercut.
Creepy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Creepy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Creepy.
Creepy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creepy.
Creepy working aggressively here.
Creepy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chisholm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Creepy can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Creepy misses with a body punch.
Creepy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creepy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creepy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Creepy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creepy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Chisholm.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Creepy.
Creepy lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy scores with a shot to the side of Chisholm's head.
Creepy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Chisholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creepys head.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Chisholm as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Chisholm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creepy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
Good body shot from Chisholm.
Creepy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm tries a body shot but Creepy blocks it.
Creepy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Creepy.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Creepy.
Creepy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creepy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creepy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creepy blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chisholm.
Creepy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creepy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creepy lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Creepy.
Chisholm lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm lands a left hand.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creepy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm blocks a body shot from Creepy.
Creepy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm lands a shoulder strike.
Creepy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creepy misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Chisholm.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Creepy swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uncle Creepy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chisholm walks into a left hand.
Chisholm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creepy's calf.
Chisholm looks to land a combination but Creepy avoids it well.
Chisholm has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Creepy misses with the combination.
Ambrose Chisholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Creepy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Creepy throws the left hand but Chisholm avoids the punch easily.
Chisholm throwing a counter right hand but Creepy manages to avoid it.
Creepy checks a leg kick.
Chisholm throws a hook but Creepy blocks it.
Creepy misses with a straight left.
Creepy misses with a hook. Chisholm ducked under it nicely.
Chisholm throwing a counter right hand but Creepy manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisholm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chisholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chisholm misses with a low kick.
Creepy connects with a single shot there.
Chisholm fails to land with a series of punches.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chisholm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Creepy is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm and Creepy are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Chisholm throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Creepy into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Chisholm knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ambrose Chisholm!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann comes to the cage accompanied by Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Swann
vs
Eluard

179 cm
32
165 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

180 cm
30
181 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eluard misses with a few strikes there.
Swann ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
We've been informed that Eluard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Eluard misses the shot to the body.
Swann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eluard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eluard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Swann staying out of range there.
Eluard misses with a series of wild punches.
A clash of legs there as Eluard blocks the low kick.
Swann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swann misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eluard scores with a jab. Swann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eluard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eluard connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Swann.
Swann throws a head kick but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Swann avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Eluard misses its intended target.
Swann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eluard swings for the body but Swann moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Swann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eluard.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Swann.
Swann scores with the left hand. Eluard knows he should have avoided that one.
Eluard misses with a straight right.
Eluard throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Swann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swann throws a leg kick but Eluard sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eluard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann cracks Eluard with an open hand slap.

Eluard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Eluard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eluard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swann is defending against the submission attempts here by Eluard.
Swann wants to get back to full guard.
Eluard not doing much here.

Eluard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann trying to control from the bottom.
Eluard trying to control from Swann's half guard. Swann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swann trying to control the position.
Swann keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
Eluard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Eluard trying to control the action but Swann is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eluard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Eluard has hold of Swann's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Swann tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Eluard cranks the arm and Swann screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Swann, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martinez Eluard!
Martinez Eluard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ross Swann spoke after the fight, saying 'Every dog has his day.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Genia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Business Time. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Genia
vs
Stelzer

176 cm
33
170 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

192 cm
35
173 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Genia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genia connects with a body shot.
Genia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stelzer takes a step back to recover.
Genia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stelzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Stelzer misses with a body shot

and Genia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stelzer wants to take the fight to the mat but Genia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genia.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Genia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Genia misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Stelzer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stelzer tries to throw a body punch but Genia avoids it by throwing Stelzer back against the cage.
Genia lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stelzer has Genia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stelzer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Genia tumbling to the mat - Stelzer dives into Genia's guard.

Genia is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia scores with a shoulder strike.
Stelzer wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
Genia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Genia has Stelzer pressed against the cage, preventing Stelzer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Genia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stelzer is looking to control Genia's arms but Genia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stelzer has his back to the cage.
Genia avoiding damage.
Stelzer tries to break free but Genia pushes him back against the cage.
Stelzer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Genia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Genia lands an uppercut.
Stelzer blocking some punches.
Genia lands a nice uppercut.
Genia lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia swings wildly with an uppercut but Stelzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Genia.
Genia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Genia blocking some punches.
Genia has Stelzer pressed against the cage, preventing Stelzer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Genia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Genia has Stelzer pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stelzer tries to break free but Genia pushes him back against the cage.
Genia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Genia tries a body shot but Stelzer blocks it.
Genia has a couple of punches blocked by Stelzer.

Stelzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Genia.
Genia takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Genia cracks the inside of Stelzer's front leg.
Genia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Genia just misses with a punch to the body.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.
Genia slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Genia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stelzer takes a step back to recover.
Stelzer slips a straight right by Genia.
Stelzer throws a counter combo.
Genia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stelzer avoids the body shot from Genia.
Genia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer looks to land a combination but Genia avoids it well.
A low kick from Genia is predictable there
and Stelzer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stelzer checks a low kick from Genia.
Stelzer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genia lands with a shot to the body.
Genia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Genia throws the kick towards the body but Stelzer avoids it.
Will Genia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stelzer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stelzer duly obliges.
Genia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Genia jabs at Stelzer's body.
Stelzer throws a jab when Genia was well out of range.
Genia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Genia misses the shot to the body.
Genia throws a low kick, looking for Stelzer's leg but Stelzer calmly moves out of range.
Genia scores with a jab to the head.
Genia throws the left hand but Stelzer avoids the punch easily.
Genia moves out of range of the strikes.
Genia misses with a looping left.
Stelzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Genia. Beautiful body shot.
Genia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelzer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Genia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stelzer. Genia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Genia thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia throws an overhand right that lands on Stelzer's shoulder, as Stelzer tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stelzer! But no joy.
Stelzer throws a hook but Genia avoids it easily.
Genia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stelzer just manages to avoid it.
Stelzer throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Genia misses its target.
Genia throws a leg kick which misses Stelzer's front leg but catches the back leg as Stelzer tries to avoid it.
Genia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stelzer counters with a straight right hand.
Stelzer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Genia.
Genia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stelzer momentarily.
Will Genia is winning the standup battle so far.
Genia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Stelzer misses.
Genia throws a big counter combination but Stelzer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stelzer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Genia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stelzer scrambles back to his feet.
Genia misses with a jab to the body
and Stelzer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Stelzer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Genia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Genia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Stelzer.
Genia staying out of range there.

Stelzer instigates a clinch.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Genia.
Genia lands with a right to the head.
Stelzer looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Genia as the two fighters clinch.
Stelzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Genia works on Stelzer's body with a couple of short punches.
Genia tries a body shot but Stelzer blocks it.
Stelzer tries to circle away but Genia has him pinned against the cage.
Genia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Genia.
Will Genia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Genia throws a punch but it's blocked by Stelzer.
Genia blocking some punches.
Genia scores with a shoulder strike.
Stelzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Genia.
Genia trying to stall but Stelzer improves his position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stelzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stelzers head.
Genia lands a shoulder strike.
Genia scores with a shot to the side of Stelzer's head.

That has opened up Wolfram Stelzer's cut even more.
Genia throws a punch but it's blocked by Stelzer.
Stelzer lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Stelzer.
Stelzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Genia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stelzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Genia.
Stelzer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stelzer lands with a left to the head.
Stelzer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stelzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stelzer blocking some punches.
Genia scores with a shoulder strike.

Stelzer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genia throws a lazy right hand but Stelzer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Genia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stelzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Genia cracks Stelzer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stelzer misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Genia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Genia lands a lovely overhand right.
Stelzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Genia throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Stelzer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Stelzer.
Good shot there by Genia.
Genia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Genia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Genia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Genia throws a looping overhand right but Stelzer ducks down to avoid it.
Genia missing with a left hand there. Stelzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Stelzer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stelzer moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Stelzer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stelzer avoids the body shot from Genia.
Genia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Genia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Genia throws a hook to the side of Stelzer's head but Stelzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Genia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Genia is looking to counter the offense by Stelzer and move into the clinch.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stelzer moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Genia. Those never looked like landing.
Stelzer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Genia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stelzer.
Wolfram Stelzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia defending well as Stelzer loads up on a big left hand.
Stelzer 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.
Genia takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Genia misses with a hook.
Stelzer throws out a counter right but Genia avoids it with no problem.
Stelzer works Genia's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Stelzer as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Genia misses its intended target.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stelzer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Genia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stelzer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stelzer throws a big shot that misses.
Genia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Stelzer throws out a counter right but Genia avoids it with no problem.
Stelzer misses with a straight left.
Genia digs a good body shot into Stelzer's ribs.
Genia swings for the body but Stelzer moves out of range.
Genia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genia throwing a counter right hand but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Genia throws a right hand that misses
and Stelzer counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Genia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genia throws an overhand right that lands on Stelzer's shoulder, as Stelzer tries to avoid the shot.
Stelzer loads up on a big right hand but Genia slips the punch.
Stelzer blocks a jab.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut
and Genia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stelzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Will Genia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Stelzer throws the left hand but Genia avoids the punch easily.
Stelzer throws a low kick but Genia avoids it.
Genia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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 Will Genia.
Well Genia 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genia!
Will Genia thanked the fans post fight for their support.