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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Christoforidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemperer has chosen Hogan's Heroes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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171 cm
22
145 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Christoforidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Klemperer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klemperer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Klemperer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Klemperer trying to control from half guard but Christoforidis is working away.
Klemperer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christoforidis defending well though.
Christoforidis tries to get to full guard but Klemperer has control of the leg.
Klemperer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klemperer slips a nice elbow through Christoforidis's hands, connecting with Christoforidis's forehead.
Klemperer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christoforidis trying to control here.
Klemperer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klemperer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christoforidis looks to score with a jab to the body but Klemperer is just out of range.
Christoforidis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Werner Klemperer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoforidis moves out of range of the strikes.
Christoforidis throws a series of punches but Klemperer moves out of range.
Christoforidis checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Klemperer or perhaps it was just good defense by Christoforidis which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Klemperer misses its intended target.
That's two 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.
Some wild striking there from Klemperer.
A big right from Klemperer misses.
Christoforidis lands with a good body shot.
Klemperer thows a body shot but no joy.
Christoforidis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christoforidis wants it to stay on the feet.
Klemperer looks to land a right hand but Christoforidis moved out of range.
A punch combination from Klemperer misses.
Klemperer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Klemperer finds it's way through Christoforidis's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klemperer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klemperer loads up on a big right hand but Christoforidis slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Klemperer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klemperer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klemperer misses with a double jab
and Christoforidis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klemperer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer scores with a three punch combo!
Klemperer throws a lazy right hand but Christoforidis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klemperer looks to land a left hand but Christoforidis moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Christoforidis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klemperer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Klemperer duly obliges.
Christoforidis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Christoforidis. No joy for Klemperer on that attempt.
Anton Christoforidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Werner Klemperer.
Klemperer throws a right and a left that Christoforidis avoids nicely.
Klemperer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klemperer motions for Christoforidis to come forward. Klemperer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Werner Klemperer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Klemperer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Christoforidis counter with a right hand.
Christoforidis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christoforidis checks a low kick from Klemperer.
Christoforidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klemperer.
Anton Christoforidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klemperer moves in looking to clinch but Christoforidis pushes him off.
Christoforidis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klemperer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christoforidis jabs at Klemperer's body.
Christoforidis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klemperer counters with a nice leg kick.
Christoforidis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoforidis throws a combination that misses
and Klemperer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klemperer tries to land a leg kick but Christoforidis saw it coming and moves away.
Klemperer throws a combination that misses
and Klemperer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klemperer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christoforidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klemperer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoforidis was well out of range. Poor timing from Klemperer.
Christoforidis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klemperer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klemperer lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christoforidis sprawls well initially but Klemperer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Klemperer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christoforidis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klemperer.
Klemperer thows a huge punch but Christoforidis dodges it nicely.
Christoforidis wants to improve his position but Klemperer is controlling well.
Klemperer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christoforidis keeps working.
Klemperer is just content to waste time from the top position. Christoforidis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Christoforidis 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer trying to control the position from guard on top but Christoforidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christoforidis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klemperer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christoforidis thinking.
Christoforidis throws a sloppy body shot
and Klemperer counters with a three punch combo that has Christoforidis backing up. Christoforidis nods at Klemperer to acknowledge the strikes.
Klemperer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Klemperer thuds a left hand into Christoforidis's body.
Klemperer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christoforidis misses with a hook to the body
and Klemperer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Christoforidis!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Klemperer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klemperer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Christoforidis is surviving well by controlling Klemperer's body position as best he can.
Klemperer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klemperer wants to control the pace but Christoforidis is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Klemperer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Klemperer cracks a nice hook into Christoforidis's ribs.
Klemperer throws a leg kick but Christoforidis moved away.
Klemperer loads up on a big right hand but Christoforidis slips the punch.
Christoforidis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klemperer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christoforidis throws a combination. Klemperer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Christoforidis slips under a jab from Klemperer.
Klemperer misses with a series of wild punches.
Klemperer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemperer missing with a left hand there. Christoforidis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Klemperer misses its intended target.
Klemperer misses with a combination
enabling Christoforidis to counter with a crisp jab.
Klemperer misses with a double jab
enabling Christoforidis to counter with a crisp jab.
Klemperer throws a hook to the side of Christoforidis's head but Christoforidis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klemperer tries to clinch up.
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.
Jab by Christoforidis.
Christoforidis needs to keep his hands up - Klemperer had a free shot at his head there.
Klemperer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christoforidis as he avoids it easily.
Christoforidis misses with a series of wild punches.
Klemperer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Klemperer misses with a combination
and Christoforidis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klemperer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Klemperer.
Klemperer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Klemperer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klemperer trying to control the position from guard on top but Christoforidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christoforidis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klemperer on the ground.
Klemperer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klemperer thows a big elbow that misses.
Klemperer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christoforidis's head.
Klemperer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christoforidis is keeping the position for now.
Klemperer stopping the sweep attempt from Christoforidis.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klemperer throws a jab when Christoforidis was well out of range.
Klemperer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christoforidis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klemperer throws a series of punches but Christoforidis avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Christoforidis.
I think Klemperer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Werner Klemperer!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Werner Klemperer!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Werner Klemperer!
Werner Klemperer wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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