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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Laudrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, .. Laudrup has chosen Zoo Station as his entrance music. Hans Laudrup will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Flay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Laudrup!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay looks to score with a jab to the body but Laudrup is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Laudrup.
Flay gets caught napping as Laudrup dives in and scores a takedown. Flay manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Laudrup lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laudrup throwing strikes but missing.
Flay has his foot on Laudrup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laudrup works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laudrup postures up and lands a big shot to Flay's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laudrup throws a strike but Flay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laudrup controlling Flay's posture.
Flay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudrup is pulling down on Flay's head. It's preventing any offense from Flay, at least for the moment.
Laudrup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hans Laudrup has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Laudrup throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laudrup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flay lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laudrup takes a step back to recover.
Laudrup jabs Flay right on the nose. Flay blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Laudrup coming out on top.
Flay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laudrup moves away.
Laudrup swings widly with a right hand
and Flay counters with a thumping low kick.
Laudrup is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Laudrup checks a leg kick.
Laudrup shoots in and bounces Flay off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laudrup trying to control but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laudrup has picked Flay up and slammed him! Flay can't keep hold of the triangle and Laudrup manages to pass to side control!
Laudrup grinds an elbow into Flay's temple.
Flay regains half guard there - taking advantage of Laudrup's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay trying to hold on to Laudrup's head to control him but Laudrup postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flay tries to roll over but Laudrup keeps him under control.
Laudrup trying to control from half guard but Flay is working away.
Flay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laudrup is trying to control the action in half guard but Flay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laudrup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laudrup.
Flay gets back to full guard.
Flay is trying to control the position but Laudrup postures up.
Flay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laudrup defends it easily.
Laudrup throwing strikes from guard but Flay blocks nicely.
Laudrup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laudrup has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Laudrup dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laudrup misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Laudrup.
Flay misses with a wild body shot.
Flay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bobby Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laudrup blocks a leg kick.
Laudrup misses with a wild body shot.
Flay connects with an inside leg kick.
Laudrup feints and then cracks Flay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flay down.
Laudrup cracks Flay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flay!
It looks like Hans Laudrup has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Flay. Laudrup does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laudrup misses the jab.
Laudrup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Flay.
Flay avoids the body shot from Laudrup.
Laudrup has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laudrup misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good shot there by Laudrup.
Laudrup with a nice cross.
Laudrup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laudrup uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flay.
Laudrup connects with the punch.
Laudrup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flay.
Nice shot lands for Laudrup.
Laudrup 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flay, right into the meat.
Flay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laudrup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flay.
Laudrup darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laudrup blocks the body kick.
Flay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laudrup misses with a shot to the body
and Flay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Flay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laudrup.
Flay throws a head kick that misses.
Laudrup misses with an uppercut. Flay saw that one coming.
Flay instigates a clinch.
Laudrup lands with a right to the head.
Flay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laudrup's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flay trying to land knees to the body.
Flay lands with a right to the head.
Flay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laudrup.
Laudrup's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laudrup blocks a body shot from Flay.
Flay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laudrup prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laudrup.
Laudrup content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Laudrup fails to land.
Flay trying to control the position but instead, Laudrup has worked for underhooks and has pushed Flay into the cage.
Flay tries to throw a body punch but Laudrup avoids it by throwing Flay back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laudrup misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laudrup swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Laudrup on the inside.
Flay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flay blocks an uppercut.
Flay gets through Laudrup's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flay lands a body punch.
Flay misses with a body punch.
Flay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay has had enough of the clinch but Laudrup keeps him there for the moment.
Laudrup lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Laudrup fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Flay.
Laudrup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flay just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay motions for Laudrup to come forward. Flay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laudrup misses with a kick to the body.
Laudrup cracks Flay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laudrup lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laudrup takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flay tries to land a front kick but Laudrup steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laudrup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flay but Flay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Flay.
Laudrup swats away the attempt to clinch by Flay.
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 Bobby Flay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Laudrup's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Flay.
The crowd cheers as Laudrup lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flay doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Flay blocks the leg kick.
Laudrup misses with a body shot.
Flay misses with a wild body shot.
Flay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laudrup looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobby Flay is winning the standup battle so far.
Laudrup lands a head shot.
Flay thows a body shot but no joy.
Flay stuns Laudrup with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Laudrup misses.
Flay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laudrup checks it well.
Flay avoids the body shot from Laudrup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudrup closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Flay did well to prevent Laudrup getting side control.
Flay moves into full guard.
Laudrup is fighting to break Flay's control of his arms but Flay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laudrup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laudrup scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laudrup wants to pass the guard but Flay is keeping the position.
Flay trying to keep a closed guard but Laudrup is proving a slippery customer.
Laudrup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flay keeping full guard, as Laudrup tries to pass.
Laudrup scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Laudrup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flay is on top in guard.
Laudrup keeping moving, preventing Flay from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laudrup holds on and takes a little breather.
Laudrup wants to stand but Flay is controlling the position.
Flay throwing strikes but missing.
Flay trying to control but Laudrup is working from the bottom.
Laudrup lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flay!
Laudrup landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Flay avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laudrup.
Flay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hans Laudrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Flay has hold of Laudrup's hands but Laudrup slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laudrup is looking for submissions but instead, Flay has regained full guard.
Laudrup wants to control from the top but Flay keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laudrup with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Laudrup really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Laudrup's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laudrup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laudrup thows a body shot but no joy.
Laudrup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flay misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Laudrup scores with a four punch combination!
Laudrup stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Laudrup throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flay just misses with a punch to the body.
Laudrup misses with a low kick.
Flay tried to score with a low kick but Laudrup checks it.
Flay throws a leg kick that misses.
Flay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laudrup scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudrup avoids the body shot from Flay.
Laudrup throws a leg kick but Flay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laudrup.
Flay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laudrup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laudrup moves out of range of the body kick.
Laudrup throws the left hand but Flay avoids the punch easily.
Flay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Laudrup keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laudrup wants to clinch up but Flay keeps it at a distance.
Laudrup looks to score with a jab to the body but Flay is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laudrup, as that shot connected.
Flay tries to clinch but Laudrup is having none of it.
Flay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flay wants it to stay on the feet.
Flay throws a lazy right hand but Laudrup sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay misses with a leg kick
and Laudrup counters with a low kick, right behind Flay 's knee.
Flay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flay lands a nice shot to the body.
Flay connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flay moves out of range of the leg kick from Laudrup.
Laudrup tests Flay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flay moves away from the strike by Laudrup.
Laudrup fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flay throws a low kick but Laudrup avoids it.
Flay takes a swing at Laudrup's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flay.
The fighters circling - Flay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laudrup. Flay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laudrup misses with a hook. Flay ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup stuffs the takedown attempt from Flay. Flay gets slowly back to his feet.
Flay looks for a takedown but Laudrup sprawls well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Flay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flay misses with an uppercut. Laudrup saw that one coming.
Laudrup misses with a body shot.
Flay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laudrup misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laudrup. Flay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flay misses with a head kick.
Laudrup with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laudrup throws a head kick that Flay semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Laudrup. No joy for Flay on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Flay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laudrup.
Flay connects with an inside leg kick.
Laudrup throws a head kick that misses.
Laudrup keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laudrup 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.
Flay throws a leg kick but Laudrup checks it.
Flay throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Laudrup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laudrup thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flay shoots in but no luck this time.
Flay is looking to wear down Laudrup with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laudrup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laudrup keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laudrup drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Laudrup dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hans Laudrup'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!
Laudrup avoids the body shot from Flay.
Laudrup blocks a head kick by Flay.
Flay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laudrup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laudrup finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flay misses with a low kick as Laudrup jumps back.
Flay looks to score with a jab to the body but Laudrup is just out of range.
Laudrup scores with a spinning back kick!
Laudrup closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laudrup just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay moves forwards but Laudrup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flay shoots for a double leg takedown but Laudrup sprawls well. He's pushed Flay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laudrup just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay takes a swing at Laudrup's ribcage but misses.
Laudrup scores with a body shot.
Flay lands a leg kick that knocks Laudrup off balance momentarily.
Laudrup lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laudrup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laudrup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laudrup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flay.
Flay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laudrup. That did some damage!
Flay throws out a leg kick but Laudrup moves out of range and Flay only half commits.
Laudrup throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Flay misses its intended target.
Laudrup fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laudrup checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laudrup has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laudrup and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bobby Flay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laudrup misses with a hook.
Laudrup just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay throws a solid leg kick but Laudrup takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flay.
A head kick misses from Flay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flay misses with a kick to the body.
Laudrup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flay swivels and escapes.
Flay is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Laudrup's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Flay jabs Laudrup to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laudrup lands a head shot.
Flay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laudrup.
Laudrup is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Flay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laudrup blocks a leg kick.
Laudrup throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay misses with a right hand
and Laudrup counters with a head kick.
Flay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laudrup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laudrup checks a low kick from Flay.
A shot to the liver by Laudrup. Beautiful body shot.
Flay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laudrup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laudrup just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay wants to slow Laudrup down by chopping away at his legs.
Flay throws a head kick but Laudrup moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flay.
Flay fails with a takedown attempt.
Laudrup dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flay. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay tries to move into range but Laudrup moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hans Laudrup is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flay connects with a leg kick. Laudrup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Laudrup checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick by Flay misses
and Laudrup counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laudrup checks a leg kick.
Laudrup steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flay. That one must have hurt.
Flay tries to land a leg kick but Laudrup saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Laudrup as he connects with a hook.
Laudrup throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Flay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laudrup lands a right hook to the body.
Flay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flay tries to sprawl but Laudrup drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laudrup keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Laudrup.
I think Laudrup 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Laudrup!
Hans Laudrup is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hans Laudrup really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Down Under - Supplements. New 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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