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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasparaitis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gotta Get Away. Stumpp is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Macabre - Werewolf Of Bedburg. Peter Stumpp told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Stumpp!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stumpp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kasparaitis defending against the ground and pound.
Kasparaitis is not content to let Stumpp control the position.
Stumpp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stumpp working away.
Stumpp controls the position.
Stumpp working the ground and pound.
Stumpp trying to control the position but Kasparaitis is working away.
Stumpp in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stumpp tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is not content to let Stumpp control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kasparaitis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stumpp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kasparaitis is trying to control Stumpp's posture but Stumpp avoids it.
Stumpp trying to control the position but Kasparaitis is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasparaitis tries to bench press Stumpp off him but Stumpp keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stumpp wants to control but Kasparaitis is keeping him busy.
Kasparaitis struggling a bit here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kasparaitis is not content to let Stumpp control the position.
Stumpp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stumpp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stumpp wants to take a breather but Kasparaitis is having none of it.
Kasparaitis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kasparaitis won't allow Stumpp to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stumpp wants to control but Kasparaitis is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasparaitis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping left.
Kasparaitis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasparaitis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kasparaitis stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis cracks Stumpp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stumpp.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body kick.
Stumpp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Kasparaitis as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis looks to land a combination but Stumpp avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stumpp moves away.
Kasparaitis lands a jab.
Stumpp tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasparaitis connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kasparaitis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
Stumpp moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.
Kasparaitis throws a jab but it's blocked by Stumpp.
Stumpp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasparaitis throws out a leg kick but Stumpp moves out of range and Kasparaitis only half commits.
Kasparaitis cracks Stumpp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kasparaitis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stumpp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Stumpp moved away.
Kasparaitis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stumpp.
Kasparaitis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasparaitis lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis connects with a solid leg kick.
Stumpp looks to throw a body kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a low kick, right behind Stumpp 's knee.
Kasparaitis misses with an uppercut.
Kasparaitis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kasparaitis checks a low kick from Stumpp.
Kasparaitis tries to sprawl but Stumpp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stumpp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kasparaitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stumpp pulls his head out easily.
Kasparaitis wants to get back to full guard.
Kasparaitis looking for submissions off his back.
Stumpp wants to pass to mount but Kasparaitis is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kasparaitis'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.
Stumpp wants to control from the top but Kasparaitis keeps moving.
Stumpp throwing strikes but missing.
Stumpp postures up in Kasparaitis's guard and throws a big left but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Kasparaitis pulls Stumpp in close to his closed guard and prevents Stumpp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kasparaitis keeping moving, preventing Stumpp from controlling successfully.
Kasparaitis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasparaitis, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasparaitis throws a combination. Stumpp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Stumpp is looking to clinch.
Kasparaitis lands with an uppercut that bounces Stumpp off the cage and back into range.
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stumpp.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Stumpp is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Stumpp.
Stumpp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasparaitis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis with a hook.
Stumpp darts in looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis gets double underhooks and turns Stumpp into the cage.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stumpp.
A hook to the body from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis digs a right hand underneath Stumpp's ribcage. Stumpp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stumpp jumps guard but Kasparaitis stands there with Stumpp around his waist. Stumpp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stumpp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasparaitis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stumpp can do to turn this around?
Kasparaitis is leaning against Stumpp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kasparaitis misses with a body punch.
Kasparaitis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasparaitis has Stumpp pressed against the cage.
Stumpp misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis has a couple of punches blocked by Stumpp.
A short right from Kasparaitis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stumpp tries to clinch up.
Stumpp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasparaitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stumpp tries to clinch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Stumpp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasparaitis pinned against the cage. Kasparaitis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stumpp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kasparaitis wants to clinch up but Stumpp keeps it at a distance.
Stumpp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darius Kasparaitis is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stumpp throws the kick towards the body but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Stumpp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasparaitis counters with a straight right hand.
Kasparaitis connects with a right hand. Stumpp shakes it off.
Stumpp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasparaitis at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasparaitis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stumpp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasparaitis drives through with a takedown into Stumpp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kasparaitis is in close to Stumpp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stumpp has his foot on Kasparaitis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasparaitis works his way back into a safe position though.
Kasparaitis pushes down on Stumpp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kasparaitis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stumpp is in trouble now - Kasparaitis has advanced to mount!
Kasparaitis trying to control but Stumpp is having none of it.
Peter Stumpp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius Kasparaitis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis wants to control but instead Stumpp manages to regain half guard.
Kasparaitis wants to take a breather but Stumpp is having none of it.
Kasparaitis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stumpp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kasparaitis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kasparaitis wants to work for an arm triangle but Stumpp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Kasparaitis wants to control but Stumpp is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis controlling the pace.
Stumpp is trying to control but can't.
Stumpp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kasparaitis wants to control from the top but Stumpp keeps moving.
Kasparaitis sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kasparaitis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasparaitis jabs Stumpp right on the nose. Stumpp blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Stumpp tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasparaitis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stumpp throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kasparaitis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stumpp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kasparaitis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stumpp was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.
Stumpp moves into the clinch.
Kasparaitis can't find room to land a body shot as Stumpp controls the action.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
Stumpp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stumpp.
Kasparaitis lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Kasparaitis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasparaitis, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Kasparaitis!
A relieved looking Darius Kasparaitis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Peter Stumpp spoke after the fight, saying 'Vittu, pillu ja puukenkä.'.
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hype
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