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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Chelios (ranked 82 p4p, 70 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 13 p4p, 12 weight class). Chelios comes into the arena with Shabba blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Chelios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios moves into the clinch successfully.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Chelios looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes Iii.
Chelios is trying to stall.
Tepes Iii misses with the head strike.
Chelios lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tepes Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chelios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Chelios.
Chelios gets caught napping as Tepes Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Chelios manages to retain guard.
Chelios keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chelios trying to control the position.
Chelios keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tepes Iii cracks Chelios with a solid left hand.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Chelios'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.
Tepes Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chelios trying to control the position.
That's two 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.
Tepes Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chelios controlling the position.
Tepes Iii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jensen Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chelios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Chelios appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes Iii there.
Tepes Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a left to the body.
Tepes Iii with a hook.
Tepes Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Chelios lands with a kick to the temple. Tepes Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios lands with a hook. Tepes Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chelios throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Chelios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios is looking to counter punch.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Chelios sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chelios swivels and escapes.
Chelios moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chelios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chelios!
Chelios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Chelios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Chelios sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chelios avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chelios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chelios scores with a punch to the head.
Tepes Iii is looking to slow Chelios down with leg kicks.
Tepes Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chelios throws a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Chelios looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chelios scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
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.
Chelios misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chelios swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Chelios counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chelios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Chelios.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jensen Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Chelios both land. Nice combination.
Chelios digs a good hook to Tepes Iii's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii connects with a high kick.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut
and Chelios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Chelios slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Chelios.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
Chelios lands a big head kick that sends Tepes Iii tumbling to the mat! Chelios takes a step backwards and waves Tepes Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Chelios, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Chelios feints and then cracks Tepes Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tepes Iii down.
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
Tepes Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepes Iii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Chelios throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Chelios.
Chelios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chelios misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Chelios fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii postures up in Chelios's guard and throws a big left but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chelios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tepes Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Chelios wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes Iii is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii jabs Chelios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chelios throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Chelios.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chelios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Chelios misses with a body kick.
Chelios misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chelios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chelios checks a low kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chelios.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Chelios moved away.
Chelios looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Tepes Iii
and Chelios counters with a thumping low kick.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Chelios moves away and avoids it.
Chelios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chelios throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios lands with a shot to the body.
Chelios lands with a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Chelios.
Chelios moves out of range of the body kick.
Chelios clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chelios.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Tepes Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tepes Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chelios not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tepes Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chelios is aware though and is defending well.
Tepes Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chelios wants to pass the guard but Tepes Iii is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios forces his way into half guard.
Chelios passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chelios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tepes Iii?
Chelios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tepes Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Chelios trying to control but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios prevents Tepes Iii from getting the reversal.
Chelios wants to control the action but instead Tepes Iii gets a body lock and reverses into Chelios's guard! Nice work!
Tepes Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Chelios pulls Tepes Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Chelios is trying to hold Tepes Iii in close to prevent damage but Tepes Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Chelios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Chelios clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii'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.
Chelios jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chelios sizes up Tepes Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
Chelios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chelios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice shot by Chelios.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Chelios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chelios buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chelios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Chelios finds it's target.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Chelios moves out of range easily.
Chelios was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Chelios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
A head kick from Chelios lands but Tepes Iii takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Tepes Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii is rocked!
Tepes Iii lands with a cross.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Chelios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Chelios strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chelios crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Chelios gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Chelios manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chelios lands a jab.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Chelios blocks it.
Tepes Iii tests Chelios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chelios to score with a decent uppercut.
Tepes Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?
The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chelios moves into the clinch.
Chelios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chelios swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios prevents a body shot from Tepes Iii.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes Iii controls his hands.
Chelios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Chelios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chelios, as that shot connected.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Chelios moves out of range.
Tepes Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios tries to clinch
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Chelios misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chelios throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tepes Iii's head.
Chelios slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Chelios connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Chelios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Chelios's front leg with a kick but Chelios checks it.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios throws a body kick that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chelios's knee momentarily.
Chelios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chelios misses with a wild combination.
Tepes Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Chelios misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Chelios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chelios at a distance.
Chelios looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Chelios scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
Chelios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Chelios jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Chelios misses the target.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Chelios misses the target.
Tepes Iii works the jab nicely.
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!
Chelios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chelios clinches up against the cage.
Tepes Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chelios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tepes Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Chelios gets an underhook and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Tepes Iii tries to throw a body punch but Chelios avoids it by throwing Tepes Iii back against the cage.
Tepes Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chelios as Tepes Iii tries to tie him up.
Chelios manages to break the clinch.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Chelios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chelios blocks a jab.
Chelios jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios is looking for a counter combo.
Jensen Chelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Chelios.
Chelios darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Chelios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chelios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tepes Iii's efforts to push away.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Chelios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chelios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chelios pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tepes Iii.
Chelios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chelios.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Chelios blocks an uppercut.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chelios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Chelios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chelios, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Chelios!
Jensen Chelios retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jensen Chelios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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