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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Judas Theurophoroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Theurophoroi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Step Closer. . .to the Title Shot!. Hungus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Judas Theurophoroi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hungus!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theurophoroi throws a lazy right hand but Hungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theurophoroi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hungus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Theurophoroi throws a hook but Hungus blocks it.
Hungus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Theurophoroi at a distance.
Hungus shoots for a takedown but Theurophoroi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theurophoroi misses with a leg kick
and Hungus counters with a one-two to the body.
Theurophoroi throws a body punch but Hungus moves out of range.
Theurophoroi misses with an uppercut
so Hungus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Theurophoroi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hungus tries to free his leg and advance position but Theurophoroi is retaining full guard.
Hungus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hungus stands up over Theurophoroi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hungus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hungus won't allow Theurophoroi to get back to his feet.
Theurophoroi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Theurophoroi tries to get out of the position.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungus throws a big elbow that misses.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Theurophoroi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theurophoroi 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.
Hungus is stalling in the full guard.
Theurophoroi keeping moving, preventing Hungus from controlling successfully.
Hungus throwing strikes from guard but Theurophoroi blocks nicely.
Hungus throwing strikes but missing.
Hungus throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hungus wants to pass the guard but Theurophoroi is keeping the position.
Hungus is in close to Theurophoroi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theurophoroi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Theurophoroi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungus stopping the sweep attempt from Theurophoroi.
Hungus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hungus throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hungus trying to control but Theurophoroi is working from the bottom.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hungus looking to sit in guard and control but Theurophoroi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hungus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theurophoroi is aware though and is defending well.
Hungus looking for a guillotine here but Theurophoroi defends easily.
Hungus has his foot on Theurophoroi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theurophoroi works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theurophoroi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hungus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theurophoroi has managed to get both his arms back between Hungus's legs - danger averted.
Hungus has a closed guard, preventing Theurophoroi from standing up.
Theurophoroi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Theurophoroi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hungus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown but Theurophoroi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theurophoroi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hungus. Hungus gets slowly back to his feet.
Hungus shoots in and gets a takedown into Theurophoroi's guard.
Hungus prevents Theurophoroi from getting back to his feet.
Hungus throwing strikes but missing.
Theurophoroi wants to stand and escape but Hungus is having none of it.
Hungus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karl Hungus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hungus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Theurophoroi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Theurophoroi keeps moving.
Hungus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hungus preventing the sweep.
Hungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Theurophoroi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungus is looking to pass into half guard but Theurophoroi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Theurophoroi is in guard.
Theurophoroi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hungus looking for a guillotine here but Theurophoroi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hungus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hungus controls Theurophoroi momentarily but Theurophoroi frees himself.
Hungus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theurophoroi defends it easily.
Theurophoroi wants to stand but Hungus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi stands up from Hungus's guard - Theurophoroi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theurophoroi.
Hungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theurophoroi manages to avoid it.
Hungus ducks under a wild hook from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hungus lands a slapping body shot.
Hungus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theurophoroi.
Hungus closes the distance and clinches up with Theurophoroi, looking for a takedown. Hungus pushes Theurophoroi against the cage but Theurophoroi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Judas Theurophoroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hungus.
Hungus moves out of range as Theurophoroi throws a body kick.
Hungus throws a right and a left that Theurophoroi avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi darts in and clinches Hungus up against the cage.
Hungus takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Karl Hungus has been cut.
Hungus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Theurophoroi walks away with a smile on his face. Hungus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Theurophoroi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hungus.
Theurophoroi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hungus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hungus misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theurophoroi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hungus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theurophoroi avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hungus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Hungus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Theurophoroi. No joy for Hungus on that attempt.
Theurophoroi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theurophoroi wants it to stay on the feet.
Hungus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Theurophoroi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hungus fails with a takedown attempt.
Judas Theurophoroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hungus.
Hungus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hungus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Theurophoroi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hungus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Theurophoroi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theurophoroi misses with a straight right.
Hungus fails with the takedown.
Hungus keeps the fight on the outside.
Hungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Theurophoroi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theurophoroi misses with a straight right.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theurophoroi but Theurophoroi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Judas Theurophoroi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theurophoroi throws out a leg kick but Hungus moves out of range and Theurophoroi only half commits.
Theurophoroi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Judas Theurophoroi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hungus looks for a takedown but Theurophoroi sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi throws a head kick but Hungus moves out of range.
Hungus slips under a jab.
Theurophoroi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hungus.
Theurophoroi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hungus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theurophoroi looks to land a left hand but Hungus moved out of range nicely.
Theurophoroi misses with a low kick as Hungus jumps back.
Theurophoroi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Theurophoroi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hungus doesn't seem bothered though.
Hungus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theurophoroi doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hungus punishes Theurophoroi's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Theurophoroi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hungus. Hungus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Theurophoroi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theurophoroi throws a looping overhand right but Hungus ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theurophoroi. Hungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judas Theurophoroi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theurophoroi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Theurophoroi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hungus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hungus moves out of range as Theurophoroi strikes.
Hungus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Theurophoroi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hungus is out of range.
Theurophoroi throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hungus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hungus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hungus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theurophoroi is fending him off so far but Hungus persists. Nope, Theurophoroi circles away and we're back to standing.
Theurophoroi misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hungus ducks under a wild hook from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hungus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Theurophoroi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theurophoroi but Theurophoroi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Hungus blocks the low kick.
Hungus misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Theurophoroi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Hungus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hungus shoots in for a takedown but Theurophoroi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theurophoroi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Theurophoroi throws a body punch but Hungus moves out of range.
Hungus checks a low kick from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi throws a wild body kick that Hungus sees coming a mile off.
Theurophoroi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Theurophoroi misses its intended target.
Hungus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Theurophoroi clinches up against the cage.
Theurophoroi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hungus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Theurophoroi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hungus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus fails to pull guard.
Judas Theurophoroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hungus.
Hungus pulls Theurophoroi into guard.
Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Theurophoroi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Theurophoroi tries to stand but Hungus is controlling from the bottom.
Hungus is looking for a triangle but Theurophoroi pushes his legs off easily.
Theurophoroi is looking to stand up but Hungus won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hungus, up you get!
Theurophoroi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hungus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hungus won't allow Theurophoroi to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hungus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Theurophoroi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Theurophoroi looking for a sweep. Not yet Theurophoroi, not yet.
Hungus looking to sit in guard and control but Theurophoroi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Theurophoroi stands up and waves to Hungus to follow him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hungus shoots in for a double leg but Theurophoroi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hungus dives in and grabs Theurophoroi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theurophoroi pushes down on Hungus's head and hops out.
Theurophoroi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hungus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theurophoroi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hungus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Theurophoroi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theurophoroi but Theurophoroi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Theurophoroi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hungus counters with a single leg into guard. Theurophoroi didn't expect that.
Theurophoroi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hungus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theurophoroi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hungus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hungus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Theurophoroi keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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!
Theurophoroi trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Judas Theurophoroi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Hungus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Theurophoroi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theurophoroi with a hook.
Theurophoroi moves in looking to clinch but Hungus pushes him off.
Hungus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Theurophoroi stuffs the takedown.
Hungus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theurophoroi.
Hungus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hungus ducks under a wild hook from Theurophoroi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Theurophoroi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Theurophoroi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Theurophoroi keeps moving.
Hungus throws an elbow that misses. Theurophoroi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hungus's guard. Nice move by Theurophoroi!
Hungus working for a triangle but Theurophoroi defends it easily.
Hungus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hungus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theurophoroi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi stands up and waves to Hungus to follow him.
An inside leg kick lands from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Theurophoroi throws a big shot that misses.
Hungus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Theurophoroi rather than just go for the knockout.
Theurophoroi lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hungus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theurophoroi swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus tries for a takedown but Theurophoroi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Judas Theurophoroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hungus.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theurophoroi as he avoids it easily.
Hungus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Theurophoroi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hungus scores with a jab to the body.
Theurophoroi gets caught napping as Hungus dives in and scores a takedown. Theurophoroi manages to retain guard.
Hungus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hungus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungus pushing down on Theurophoroi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Theurophoroi is looking to escape.
Theurophoroi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hungus.
Hungus drops an elbow to the side of Theurophoroi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi is not content to let Hungus control the position.
Hungus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Theurophoroi is just riding it out for now. Hungus eventually gives up the hold.
Theurophoroi looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hungus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Hungus.
I think Hungus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Karl Hungus!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Karl Hungus!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Karl Hungus!
Karl Hungus wins by unanimous decision!
Karl Hungus is the new welterweight champion!
Karl Hungus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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