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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The High Road. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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148 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitzlsperger wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hitzlsperger won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hitzlsperger gets back to half guard.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hitzlsperger is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hitzlsperger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Hitzlsperger defending well.
Hitzlsperger trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Hitzlsperger defends the submission attempt.
Anderson moves into full mount! Hitzlsperger won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Hitzlsperger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Hitzlsperger is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Hitzlsperger is squirming around nicely.
Hitzlsperger tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hitzlsperger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hitzlsperger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger trying to control here.
Hitzlsperger wants to get back to his feet.
Hitzlsperger tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Hitzlsperger trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Udo Hitzlsperger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hitzlsperger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Hitzlsperger moves out of range easily.
Hitzlsperger scores with a decent looking hook.
Udo Hitzlsperger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitzlsperger works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws a head kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a head kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitzlsperger.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Hitzlsperger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Hitzlsperger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitzlsperger tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitzlsperger can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Hitzlsperger tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Udo Hitzlsperger will probably get the nod.
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.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Hitzlsperger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hitzlsperger is out of range.
Anderson sizes up Hitzlsperger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Hitzlsperger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hitzlsperger closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Hitzlsperger scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hitzlsperger avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger lands a body shot.
Hitzlsperger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hitzlsperger fails to land.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger is struggling to control the position.
Hitzlsperger throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Hitzlsperger misses with the head strike.
Hitzlsperger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson looking to stall.
Hitzlsperger tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Hitzlsperger tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body punch.
Hitzlsperger tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Hitzlsperger cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Hitzlsperger.
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!
Anderson is stalling here.
Hitzlsperger gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson jumps guard but Hitzlsperger stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body punch.
Hitzlsperger struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Hitzlsperger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Hitzlsperger swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Hitzlsperger holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitzlsperger.
Anderson decides to pull guard.
Hitzlsperger throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitzlsperger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hitzlsperger 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitzlsperger pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Udo Hitzlsperger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hitzlsperger blocks the body kick.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Hitzlsperger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Hitzlsperger counters with a left to the body.
Hitzlsperger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hitzlsperger scores with a hook.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitzlsperger connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Hitzlsperger is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Hitzlsperger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Hitzlsperger moves out of range easily.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Hitzlsperger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hitzlsperger tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Hitzlsperger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hitzlsperger thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Hitzlsperger shrugs it off.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitzlsperger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hitzlsperger is defending well for now.
Hitzlsperger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hitzlsperger to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitzlsperger tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Udo Hitzlsperger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hitzlsperger misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitzlsperger lands a nice uppercut.
Udo Hitzlsperger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hitzlsperger smiles and moves away.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Hitzlsperger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Hitzlsperger scores with a nice right hand.
Craig Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Hitzlsperger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitzlsperger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Hitzlsperger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Hitzlsperger is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Hitzlsperger moves out of range easily.
Hitzlsperger scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Hitzlsperger counters with a left to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Hitzlsperger saw it coming and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Hitzlsperger lands.
Hitzlsperger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Udo Hitzlsperger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitzlsperger 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Udo Hitzlsperger!
After winning the bout, Udo Hitzlsperger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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