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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali's entrance music is Punjab. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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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
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest doesn't manage to clinch there - Koothrappali circles away.
Koothrappali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koothrappali slips a straight right by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uxxarest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koothrappali manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Koothrappali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Uxxarest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koothrappali.
Uxxarest tries for a takedown but Koothrappali circles away easily
and Uxxarest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Umbra Uxxarest has been cut.
Uxxarest walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uxxarest shoots for a takedown but Koothrappali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Uxxarest looks to move away, Koothrappali throws a big counter combo bu Uxxarest just gets out of the way.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Koothrappali has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Uxxarest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uxxarest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uxxarest lands with a nice body kick.
Koothrappali is looking to score with low kicks.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uxxarest checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest throws a nice head kick!
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Uxxarest's leg. Uxxarest is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koothrappali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest digs a good body shot into Koothrappali's ribs.
A jab from Koothrappali misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koothrappali.
Uxxarest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Uxxarest working the strikes but Koothrappali uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Uxxarest lands with a punch from half guard.
Uxxarest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koothrappali is just riding it out for now. Uxxarest eventually gives up the hold.
Koothrappali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest wants to pass to mount but Koothrappali is defending the position.
Koothrappali is staying active underneath Uxxarest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koothrappali is defending against the submission attempts here by Uxxarest.
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!
Uxxarest throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uxxarest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uxxarest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uxxarest is keen to just control but Koothrappali is a slippery customer.
Uxxarest tries to pass to full mount but Koothrappali defends it.
Uxxarest is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koothrappali defends it well.
Koothrappali manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koothrappali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uxxarest.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Uxxarest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest shoots in but Koothrappali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umbra Uxxarest.
A big left from Uxxarest misses.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uxxarest checks a leg kick.
Uxxarest shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koothrappali counters with a straight right hand.
Koothrappali lands with a right hand.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest has closed the distance and engaged Koothrappali in a clinch.
Koothrappali tries to break the clinch but Uxxarest is controlling the position.
Uxxarest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koothrappali backwards.
Uxxarest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbra Uxxarest dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umbra Uxxarest's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Koothrappali throws out a powerful jab.
Uxxarest tries to clinch up but Koothrappali circles away and keeps his distance.
Koothrappali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uxxarest looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uxxarest throws a sloppy head kick and Koothrappali moves out of range easily.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the body kick.
Koothrappali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uxxarest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uxxarest throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koothrappali swings for the body but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Uxxarest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rajesh Koothrappali is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Uxxarest misses its intended target.
Uxxarest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uxxarest is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koothrappali rather than just go for the knockout.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands with a nice body punch.
Uxxarest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koothrappali throws out the jab.
Uxxarest doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uxxarest moves to clinch but Koothrappali breaks away
and Koothrappali counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali stuns Uxxarest with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koothrappali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uxxarest has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koothrappali. That's going to slow Uxxarest down.
Koothrappali blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Koothrappali misses the target.
Uxxarest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali gets tackled into the cage by Uxxarest. Uxxarest maintains the clinch.
Koothrappali breaks the clinch.
Koothrappali just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali digs a good hook to Uxxarest's body.
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Uxxarest.
Koothrappali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Uxxarest takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Koothrappali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uxxarest throws a big shot that misses.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Uxxarest sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rajesh Koothrappali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uxxarest misses with a shot to the body
and Koothrappali counters with a thumping low kick.
Uxxarest throws a head kick but Koothrappali moves out of range.
Uxxarest throws a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uxxarest attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Uxxarest moves out of range.
A low kick from Uxxarest misses
and Koothrappali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Koothrappali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uxxarest doesn't seem phased though.
Koothrappali tried to score with a low kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Koothrappali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uxxarest throws a jab when Koothrappali was well out of range.
Koothrappali throws a jab but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
It seemed like Uxxarest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uxxarest takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut. Uxxarest saw that one coming.
Koothrappali lands with a hook. Uxxarest tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koothrappali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uxxarest counters with a low kick, right behind Koothrappali 's knee.
Uxxarest misses with a kick to the body.
Koothrappali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koothrappali lands with a right hand.
A cross from Koothrappali lands.
Uxxarest tries to move into range but Koothrappali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koothrappali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uxxarest can do to turn this around?
Koothrappali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uxxarest throws a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali just misses with a punch to the body.
Koothrappali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uxxarest will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koothrappali is looking to counter punch.
Uxxarest keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uxxarest is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Uxxarest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali wants to slow Uxxarest down by chopping away at his legs.
Uxxarest staying out of range there.
Koothrappali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Koothrappali.
Uxxarest will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Koothrappali does it's job there.
Koothrappali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uxxarest looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Uxxarest is breathing heavily.
Uxxarest misses with a hook
and Koothrappali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koothrappali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uxxarest.
Koothrappali lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Umbra Uxxarest's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Uxxarest. Beautiful body shot.
Uxxarest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Uxxarest's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uxxarest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koothrappali.
Uxxarest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uxxarest looks for a takedown but Koothrappali sprawls well.
It looked like Koothrappali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koothrappali lands with a good body shot.
Koothrappali works the jab nicely.
Uxxarest digs a good hook to Koothrappali's body.
Uxxarest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koothrappali thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but Koothrappali avoids it.
Koothrappali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Uxxarest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koothrappali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koothrappali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali looks to land a left hand but Uxxarest moved out of range nicely.
Koothrappali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koothrappali lands a really nice looking cross but Uxxarest seems unphased.
Koothrappali misses with a straight right.
Uxxarest takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Koothrappali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Koothrappali dips to his left and cracks Uxxarest with an uppercut!
Koothrappali lands a nice shot that snaps Uxxarest's head back.
Koothrappali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest misses with an uppercut.
Uxxarest misses with a double jab.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koothrappali.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head but Koothrappali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uxxarest throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koothrappali cracks Uxxarest with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uxxarest wants to clinch.
Uxxarest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koothrappali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Uxxarest.
Koothrappali tried to score with a low kick but Uxxarest checks it.
And Uxxarest responds with a good body kick, but Koothrappali manages to step out the way in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uxxarest in his tracks.
Uxxarest lands with a cross.
Uxxarest thuds a left hand into Koothrappali's body.
Koothrappali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uxxarest's calf.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uxxarest or perhaps it was just good defense by Koothrappali, which made it look bad.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umbra Uxxarest.
Koothrappali scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest shoots in but no luck this time.
Koothrappali throws out a powerful jab.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
Koothrappali thuds a left hand into Uxxarest's body.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Uxxarest's leg. Uxxarest is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uxxarest scores with a nice body kick.
Uxxarest has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koothrappali slips under a jab.
Uxxarest takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uxxarest's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koothrappali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uxxarest scrambles back to his feet.
Uxxarest is rocked!
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koothrappali was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Koothrappali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uxxarest is out of range.
Koothrappali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uxxarest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uxxarest tries a quick counter leg kick but Koothrappali is wise to it.
Koothrappali moves away from the strike by Uxxarest.
Koothrappali throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali punishes Uxxarest's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uxxarest shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick lands from Koothrappali.
Uxxarest takes one to the side of the head.
Koothrappali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uxxarest is still on wobbly legs! Can Koothrappali finish him?
Uxxarest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koothrappali.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Koothrappali.
Nice jab there from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koothrappali, as that shot connected.
Uxxarest tries to clinch up but Koothrappali circles away and keeps his distance.
Uxxarest tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koothrappali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uxxarest slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Koothrappali catches Uxxarest right on the button with a cross.
Koothrappali checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajesh Koothrappali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koothrappali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Koothrappali!
Rajesh Koothrappali gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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