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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Forman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forman comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate. The crowd seem to be enjoying von Altenburg's choice of entrance music: Richard Wagner's Die Walküre. Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Forman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has been cut.
A swing and a miss from von Altenburg.
Forman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before von Altenburg can pounce on him.
von Altenburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
von Altenburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forman but Forman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
von Altenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Altenburg moves into range and connects with a jab.
von Altenburg throws an overhand right that lands on Forman's shoulder, as Forman tries to avoid the shot.
von Altenburg throws a body punch but Forman moves out of range.
Forman lunges at von Altenburg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by von Altenburg's hand.
Forman digs a good body shot into von Altenburg's ribs.
von Altenburg misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from von Altenburg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Altenburg misses with a low kick.
Forman moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - von Altenburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
von Altenburg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forman has von Altenburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Forman has von Altenburg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Forman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending von Altenburg tumbling to the mat - Forman dives into von Altenburg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forman trying to control the position from guard on top but von Altenburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Forman got a little sloppy there for a moment and von Altenburg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forman has managed to get both his arms back between von Altenburg's legs - danger averted.
von Altenburg keeping full guard, as Forman tries to pass.
von Altenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forman wanted to stand there but von Altenburg had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
von Altenburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
von Altenburg working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Altenburg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Forman controlling from the top position.
Forman tries to stand but von Altenburg is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
von Altenburg working for a triangle but Forman defends it easily.
Forman got a little sloppy there for a moment and von Altenburg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forman has managed to get both his arms back between von Altenburg's legs - danger averted.
Forman wants to stand but von Altenburg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
von Altenburg keeping moving, preventing Forman from controlling successfully.
Forman got a little sloppy there for a moment and von Altenburg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forman has managed to get both his arms back between von Altenburg's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman got a little sloppy there for a moment and von Altenburg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forman has managed to get both his arms back between von Altenburg's legs - danger averted.
von Altenburg has his foot on Forman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Forman works his way back into a safe position though.
Forman trying to control but von Altenburg is working from the bottom.
von Altenburg isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Forman stacks von Altenburg on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Forman!
von Altenburg is letting Forman control him for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forman wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Altenburg keeps working.
von Altenburg is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Forman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
von Altenburg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Forman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
von Altenburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Altenburg throws a lazy right hand but Forman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forman thows a left - swing and a miss!
von Altenburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forman.
Forman throws a shot to the body.
Forman throws a front kick that sends von Altenburg stumbling back into the cage.
von Altenburg is looking to slow Forman down with leg kicks.
Forman digs a good body shot into von Altenburg's ribs.
Forman cracks von Altenburg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
von Altenburg connects with a body shot that sends Forman's belly button to the back.
von Altenburg works Forman's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Altenburg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Forman has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by von Altenburg.
Forman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
von Altenburg moves in looking to clinch but Forman pushes him off.
Good exchange - von Altenburg coming out on top.
Forman slips a jab and a cross from von Altenburg.
Forman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
von Altenburg misses with a looping left.
Forman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Forman blocks a jab.
Forman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as von Altenburg blocks the low kick.
Forman lands the left hand.
Forman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from von Altenburg finds it's way round the side to connect with Forman's head.
von Altenburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Altenburg misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forman moves out of range as von Altenburg strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from von Altenburg. Forman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forman tries to move into range but von Altenburg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Forman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Red Forman has been cut.
von Altenburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forman.
von Altenburg instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Forman.
Forman blocks an uppercut.
von Altenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg slips a jab from Forman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
von Altenburg tries to throw a body punch but Forman avoids it by throwing von Altenburg back against the cage.
Forman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Forman avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Forman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Forman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of von Altenburgs head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Forman pushes von Altenburg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
von Altenburg gets through Forman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forman taking a breather.
Forman trying to stall but von Altenburg improves his position.
Forman throws a punch but it's blocked by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
von Altenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from von Altenburg, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Altenburg misses with a low kick.
Forman misses with a hook. von Altenburg ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forman keeps von Altenburg at a distance using the push kick.
Forman lands a right hook to the body.
Forman slips a straight right by von Altenburg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Forman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
von Altenburg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Forman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
von Altenburg pushing down on Forman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Forman won't allow von Altenburg to pass to mount.
von Altenburg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
von Altenburg with shots to the head and body - Forman looks very uncomfortable down there.
von Altenburg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Forman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Forman and von Altenburg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
von Altenburg tries for a kimura but Forman is defending well.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forman wants to control but von Altenburg postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Forman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Forman stops von Altenburg from passing to mount.
Forman struggling a bit here.
von Altenburg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Forman has escaped the position, nice work there.
von Altenburg 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.
von Altenburg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forman wants to control but von Altenburg postures up.
von Altenburg prevents Forman from escaping the position.
von Altenburg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Forman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Forman sneaks back into half guard.
Forman works his way to full guard. Good work.
von Altenburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Forman is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
von Altenburg is trying to hold Forman in close to prevent damage but Forman has managed to pass into half guard.
von Altenburg tries to roll over but Forman keeps him under control.
Forman controlling the action here.
von Altenburg actively working from the bottom here.
Forman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
von Altenburg is not content to let Forman control the position.
Red Forman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Forman is working away from the top position though.
Forman tries to stand and escape but von Altenburg actually recovers to full guard.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
von Altenburg trying to keep a closed guard but Forman is proving a slippery customer.
von Altenburg working for a triangle but Forman defends it easily.
Forman tries to stand but von Altenburg is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got von Altenburg 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg made sure to mention his sponsor, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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