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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Wunderkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Ciapelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wunderkind's entrance music is Smile Back. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Wunderkind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie Ciapelli!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciapelli misses with a straight left.
Wunderkind feints and then cracks Ciapelli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ciapelli down.
A shot to the liver by Wunderkind. Beautiful body shot.
Wunderkind wants to clinch.
Wunderkind plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Richie Ciapelli has been cut.
Ciapelli throws a body punch but Wunderkind moves out of range.
Wunderkind misses with a head kick.
Wunderkind connects with a body shot.
Wunderkind looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wunderkind scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciapelli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wunderkind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wunderkind lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciapelli tries to move into range but Wunderkind moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ciapelli looks for a takedown but Wunderkind sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli misses with a body shot.
Wunderkind fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ciapelli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ciapelli trying to control but Wunderkind is working from the bottom.
Wunderkind is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wunderkind is working hard here to advance position.
Ciapelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wunderkind looking for a sweep. Not yet Wunderkind, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wunderkind looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ciapelli wants to control from the top but Wunderkind keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wunderkind is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ciapelli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Serj Wunderkind just wasn't active enough.
Wunderkind tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ciapelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Ciapelli misses its intended target.
Ciapelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wunderkind manages to avoid it.
Wunderkind lands a head kick!
Wunderkind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ciapelli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli throwing strikes but missing.
Wunderkind controls Ciapelli momentarily but Ciapelli frees himself.
Ciapelli wants to control from the top but Wunderkind keeps moving.
Wunderkind manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciapelli manages to get himself to full guard.
Wunderkind postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ciapelli has Wunderkind pulled in close to control his posture.
Wunderkind is looking to work some ground and pound but Ciapelli has wrist control.
Ciapelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind tries to stand but Ciapelli is controlling from the bottom.
Wunderkind postures up.
Ciapelli keeping moving, preventing Wunderkind from controlling successfully.
Wunderkind has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ciapelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciapelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wunderkind wants to control from the top but Ciapelli keeps moving.
Serj Wunderkind has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ciapelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wunderkind.
Ciapelli walks into a stiff left hand from Wunderkind.
Nice shot by Wunderkind.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciapelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wunderkind.
Ciapelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wunderkind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Wunderkind dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Ciapelli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ciapelli blocks a head kick by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wunderkind.
Ciapelli tries to clinch up.
Wunderkind jabs at Ciapelli's body.
Wunderkind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wunderkind blocks a jab.
Wunderkind dips to his left and cracks Ciapelli with an uppercut!
Wunderkind throws a nice looking combination but Ciapelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wunderkind lands a head kick!
Ciapelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli shoots in for a takedown but Wunderkind shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Wunderkind finds it's target.
Ciapelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciapelli takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciapelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciapelli shoots for a takedown but Wunderkind saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ciapelli ducks right into an uppercut from Wunderkind.
Ciapelli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wunderkind's half guard.
Wunderkind is looking to improve his position.
Wunderkind is not content to let Ciapelli control the position.
Wunderkind is looking for a sweep. Ciapelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wunderkind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ciapelli.
Wunderkind regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wunderkind looking for a sweep. Not yet Wunderkind, not yet.
Ciapelli drops back looking for a leg! Wunderkind is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wunderkind manages to kick Ciapelli off! Ciapelli jumps back into Wunderkind's guard.
Ciapelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli wants to control from the top but Wunderkind keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wunderkind wants to sweep here but Ciapelli controlling him for the moment.
Ciapelli postures up in Wunderkind's guard and throws a big left but Wunderkind blocks it.
Ciapelli stays in close to Wunderkind's body and controls the position.
Ciapelli trying to control but Wunderkind is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richie Ciapelli was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wunderkind swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ciapelli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciapelli. Wunderkind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wunderkind getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Serj Wunderkind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciapelli misses the shot to the body.
Wunderkind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wunderkind lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ciapelli takes a step back to recover.
Ciapelli throws a body punch but Wunderkind moves out of range.
Ciapelli moves into the clinch.
Wunderkind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wunderkind lands a body shot.
Ciapelli misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wunderkind!
Wunderkind takes a swing at Ciapelli's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wunderkind clinches up against the cage.
Ciapelli breaks from the clinch.
Wunderkind digs a good body shot into Ciapelli's ribs.
Wunderkind lands a body shot.
Wunderkind lands a jab.
Wunderkind lands a nice shot to the body.
Ciapelli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wunderkind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciapelli.
Wunderkind digs a good hook to Ciapelli's body.
Wunderkind is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ciapelli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Wunderkind dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie Ciapelli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ciapelli takes a swing at Wunderkind's ribcage but misses.
Ciapelli swings widly with a right hand
and Wunderkind counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wunderkind lands with a hook. Ciapelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wunderkind moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Wunderkind.
Ciapelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wunderkind was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciapelli.
Ciapelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wunderkind connects with a body shot that sends Ciapelli's belly button to the back.
Wunderkind slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Serj Wunderkind is winning the standup battle so far.
Wunderkind connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wunderkind throws a front kick that sends Ciapelli stumbling back into the cage.
Wunderkind throws a right hand that Ciapelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciapelli also avoids with ease.
Ciapelli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wunderkind connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ciapelli momentarily.
Ciapelli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wunderkind rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wunderkind.
Wunderkind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wunderkind scores with a punch to the head.
Wunderkind throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ciapelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wunderkind lands a nice hook to Ciapelli's body. Ciapelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ciapelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind lands a head kick!
Wunderkind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wunderkind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wunderkind tests Ciapelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wunderkind throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind lands a leg kick that knocks Ciapelli off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Wunderkind.
A jab from Wunderkind finds it's way through Ciapelli's defenses.
Wunderkind thuds a left hand into Ciapelli's body.
Ciapelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wunderkind stuns Ciapelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ciapelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ciapelli is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wunderkind connects with an inside leg kick.
Wunderkind connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wunderkind thumps Ciapelli with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wunderkind.
Ciapelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wunderkind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wunderkind can pounce on him.
Wunderkind throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciapelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind jabs Ciapelli right on the nose. Ciapelli blinks but takes it well.
Wunderkind scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richie Ciapelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wunderkind lands the left hand.
Ciapelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ciapelli clinches up with Wunderkind and pushes him back against the cage.
Wunderkind pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wunderkind connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ciapelli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wunderkind - the referee stops the clock and Ciapelli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wunderkind. Ciapelli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wunderkind fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ciapelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wunderkind chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciapelli misses the target.
Serj Wunderkind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wunderkind scores with a one two! Ciapelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wunderkind is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wunderkind stuns Ciapelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ciapelli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wunderkind defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ciapelli.
Ciapelli has a takedown stuffed.
Serj Wunderkind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Ciapelli.
Wunderkind lands a jab-cross combination.
Wunderkind lands with a slapping head kick.
Wunderkind lands a slapping body shot.
Ciapelli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wunderkind.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wunderkind lands a jab to the head.
Wunderkind closes the distance and pushes Ciapelli back into the cage.
Wunderkind using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serj Wunderkind showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wunderkind, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serj Wunderkind!
Serj Wunderkind seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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