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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 1393 p4p, 734 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 175 p4p, 100 weight class). Bo Xiang Pao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Red Belt
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World class MT
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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 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 3, fighting out of London, Bo Xiang Pao!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Xiang Pao.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
Xiang Pao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xiang Pao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chugman tries for a takedown but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Xiang Pao. No joy for Chugman on that attempt.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Chugman takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Chugman just misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman gets a clinch.
Xiang Pao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chugman blocks it with crossed arms.
Chugman avoiding damage as Xiang Pao throws knees to the body.
Xiang Pao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Chugman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Chugman staying out of range there.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xiang Pao sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Chugman defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Chugman.
Chugman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Chugman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chugman throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chugman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Chugman swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chugman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xiang Pao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chugman.
Xiang Pao is pulling down on Chugman's head. It's preventing any offense from Chugman, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chugman won't allow Xiang Pao to get back to his feet.
Chugman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chugman stands up over Xiang Pao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chugman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiang Pao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chugman stands up over Xiang Pao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chugman prevents Xiang Pao from getting back to his feet.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Nonce Hunters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Xiang Pao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chugman defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking to sit in guard and control but Xiang Pao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xiang Pao is looking to work some ground and pound but Chugman has wrist control.
Chugman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xiang Pao manages to get himself to full guard.
Chugman works over Xiang Pao with some ground and pound from guard.
Chugman trying to control but Xiang Pao is working from the bottom.
Xiang Pao is adopting a defensive guard.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman works over Xiang Pao with some ground and pound from guard.
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chugman.
Chugman 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.
Chugman connects with a couple of short punches.
Chugman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman postures up in Xiang Pao's guard and throws a big left but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman cracks Xiang Pao with a solid left hand.
Chugman throws a big right hand that misses.
Chugman stops Xiang Pao from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Chugman tries to clinch there but Xiang Pao circles away.
Chugman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chugman is looking to wear down Xiang Pao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chugman takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Chugman.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chugman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xiang Pao quickly recovers to half guard.
Xiang Pao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chugman is working away from the top position though.
Xiang Pao is defending against the submission attempts here by Chugman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman is keen to just control but Xiang Pao is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Chugman.
Chugman is looking to stall here but Xiang Pao recovers full guard.
Chugman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Xiang Pao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xiang Pao is pushing Chugman's head away, looking to escape. Chugman manages to hold on to the position though.
Xiang Pao is looking for a sweep.
Chugman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Xiang Pao can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to control the action but Xiang Pao is working from the bottom.
Chugman working away.
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Xiang Pao is defending well.
Xiang Pao is trying to control Chugman's posture but Chugman avoids it.
Chugman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xiang Pao is not content to let Chugman control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman working the body and head with strikes.
Chugman working the head and body with strikes.
Xiang Pao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chugman wants to control but Xiang Pao is keeping him busy.
Chugman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Xiang Pao wants to control but Chugman postures up.
Xiang Pao defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Xiang Pao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chugman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xiang Pao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Xiang Pao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chugman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Xiang Pao is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Chugman thows a huge punch but Xiang Pao dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiang Pao manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Chugman blocks a low kick nicely.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Klaus Chugman 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Chugman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Chugman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chugman throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chugman scores with a takedown into Xiang Pao's guard.
Chugman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chugman is in close to Xiang Pao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman lands a couple of elbows.
Chugman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xiang Pao looking to control.
Xiang Pao wants to stand and escape but Chugman is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chugman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chugman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Xiang Pao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chugman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chugman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Chugman there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao tries to kick Chugman off but Chugman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chugman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiang Pao is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Xiang Pao is looking to escape.
Chugman slips a nice elbow through Xiang Pao's hands, connecting with Xiang Pao's forehead.
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Xiang Pao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chugman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chugman working Xiang Pao over with strikes.
Xiang Pao is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xiang Pao is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Xiang Pao defends the submission attempt.
Xiang Pao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chugman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xiang Pao keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xiang Pao pushes Chugman off and gets back to his feet.
Chugman shoots in for a double leg but Xiang Pao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chugman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xiang Pao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Chugman drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chugman darts in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao gets double underhooks and turns Chugman into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Xiang Pao didn't expect that.
Xiang Pao is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chugman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman.
Chugman jumps guard but Xiang Pao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch.
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao.
I think Chugman 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Klaus Chugman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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