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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will!. Udo Hitzlsperger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitzlsperger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hitzlsperger cracks Hermansson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hermansson misses with a right hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermansson throws a jab when Hitzlsperger was well out of range.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitzlsperger dodges the punch combination from Hermansson.
A swing and a miss from Hermansson.
Nice shot lands for Hermansson.
Hitzlsperger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hermansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Hitzlsperger tenderised Hermansson's leg. Hermansson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hermansson misses with a wild body shot.
Hermansson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hitzlsperger tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermansson misses with a left hand
and Hitzlsperger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hermansson really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermansson blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermansson lands with a good body shot.
Hermansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hitzlsperger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitzlsperger connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitzlsperger. That's going to slow Hermansson down.
Hermansson goes for a double leg but Hitzlsperger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitzlsperger continues to drive forward.
We've been informed that Hitzlsperger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hitzlsperger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Hitzlsperger blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Hitzlsperger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hermansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitzlsperger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hermansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
Hermansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermansson.
Stalling in the clinch from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger tries to throw a body punch but Hermansson avoids it by throwing Hitzlsperger back against the cage.
Hermansson blocking some punches.
A short right from Hitzlsperger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermansson.
Hitzlsperger lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermansson pushes Hitzlsperger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
Hermansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitzlsperger tries a body shot but Hermansson blocks it.
Hermansson tightens his grip and picks Hitzlsperger up, before dumping him to the ground. Hitzlsperger manages to land in guard.
Hermansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermansson 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.
Hitzlsperger keeping moving, preventing Hermansson from controlling successfully.
Hitzlsperger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger lands a couple of good shots and Hermansson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hermansson tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hitzlsperger's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermansson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hitzlsperger's guard. Nice work there by Hermansson.
Hermansson wants to control from the top but Hitzlsperger keeps moving.
Hermansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitzlsperger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitzlsperger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitzlsperger has wrist control.
Hermansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hitzlsperger trying to keep a closed guard but Hermansson is proving a slippery customer.
Hitzlsperger keeping full guard, as Hermansson tries to pass.
Hermansson landing with the ground and pound.
Hitzlsperger has Hermansson pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hermansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitzlsperger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermansson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hitzlsperger misses with a wild combination.
Hermansson goes for a double leg but Hitzlsperger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitzlsperger continues to drive forward.
Hitzlsperger gets underhooks to prevent Hermansson's takedown attempt.
Hitzlsperger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermansson's elbow.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hitzlsperger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Hermansson.
Hermansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermansson's elbow.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermansson's elbow.
Hitzlsperger struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermansson controls his hands.
Hitzlsperger trying to stall but Hermansson improves his position.
Hitzlsperger throws a head punch that misses.
Hermansson tries to work over Hitzlsperger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hitzlsperger.
Hermansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitzlsperger scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson tries to work over Hitzlsperger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitzlsperger pushes Hermansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermansson tries to throw a body punch but Hitzlsperger avoids it by throwing Hermansson back against the cage.
Hermansson prevents a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses with the head strike.
Hitzlsperger lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
Hitzlsperger gets through Hermansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitzlsperger lands with a short shot to the head.
Hermansson is rocked!
Hitzlsperger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh Hermansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hermansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitzlsperger scores with a hook to the body.
Hitzlsperger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hitzlsperger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Udo Hitzlsperger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitzlsperger is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermansson gets an underhook and turns Hitzlsperger into the cage.
Hitzlsperger effectively controlling the action here.
Hitzlsperger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hermansson to his knees! Hitzlsperger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Udo Hitzlsperger!
Udo Hitzlsperger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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