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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Hummels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josef Jaeger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hummels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josef Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger loads up on a big right hand but Hummels slips the punch.
Hummels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jaeger quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hummels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaeger is just riding it out for now. Hummels eventually gives up the hold.
Jaeger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hummels.
Jaeger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hummels looking to pass the guard.
Hummels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaeger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hummels is one step ahead there.
Jaeger seems keen to control Hummels's posture.
Jaeger wants to get back to his feet but Hummels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josef Jaeger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hummels darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hummels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hummels is thwarting Jaeger's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaeger is pressing down on Hummels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hummels trying to control but Jaeger is working from the bottom.
Hummels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hummels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jaeger wants to stand but Hummels is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaeger holds on and takes a little breather.
Hummels throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaeger throws a body kick that misses.
Jaeger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hummels's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hummels is pulling down on Jaeger's head to control his posture.
Hummels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hummels controlling Jaeger's posture.
Hummels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaeger manages to get himself to full guard.
Hummels throws a strike but Jaeger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hummels is keeping the position for now.
Jaeger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaeger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hummels's head.
Jaeger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaeger won't allow Hummels to sweep him here.
Jaeger passes into half guard.
Jaeger is trying to control. Hummels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hummels wants to get back to his feet.
Jaeger is thwarting Hummels's attempts to control the position.
Hummels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hummels tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hummels is trying to stand.
Hummels has hold of Jaeger's hands but Jaeger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hummels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaeger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaeger working some strikes from top position.
Jaeger lands a couple of elbows.
Hummels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hummels looking for a sweep. Not yet Hummels, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaeger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hummels is trying to keep Jaeger in close.
Hummels is looking to stand up but Jaeger isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josef Jaeger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hummels fails to land the takedown.
Hummels shoots in for a takedown but Jaeger shows good takedown defense.
Jaeger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hummels quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jaeger connects with a nice short shot to Hummels's temple.
Jaeger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hummels is refusing to be controlled, as Jaeger sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Jaeger there.
Jaeger is nestled in close to Hummels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Hummels wants to control but Jaeger is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Jaeger there.
Jaeger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hummels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hummels is rocked!
Jaeger lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hummels! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jaeger jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josef Jaeger!
An out of breath Josef Jaeger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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