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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montague Withnail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Withnail has chosen Charlie Kunz -My Friend as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Montague Withnail!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitzlsperger doesn't manage to clinch there - Withnail circles away.
Withnail throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hitzlsperger clinches up with Withnail and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger is working Withnail over against the cage.
Hitzlsperger throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hitzlsperger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Withnail blocking some punches.
Hitzlsperger is looking to control Withnail's arms but Withnail gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hitzlsperger has his back to the cage.
Hitzlsperger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Withnail taking a breather.
Hitzlsperger can't find room to land a body shot as Withnail controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Withnail wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hitzlsperger has him pressed against the cage.
Hitzlsperger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Withnail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Withnail blocking some punches.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitzlsperger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Withnail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitzlsperger tries a body shot but Withnail blocks it.
Withnail taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch to the body.
Withnail blocks a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
A short right from Hitzlsperger on the inside.
It looks like Montague Withnail has been cut.
Withnail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Withnail's elbow.
Hitzlsperger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger can't find room to land a body shot as Withnail controls the action.
Withnail is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hitzlsperger swings wildly with an uppercut but Withnail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Withnail is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hitzlsperger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hitzlsperger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Withnail effectively controlling the action here.
Hitzlsperger working aggressively here.
Hitzlsperger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Withnail is trying to pull guard but Hitzlsperger has him pressed against the cage.
Hitzlsperger tries to throw a body punch but Withnail avoids it by throwing Hitzlsperger back against the cage.
Hitzlsperger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitzlsperger trying to stall but Withnail improves his position.
Withnail breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Withnail.
Withnail cracks Hitzlsperger with an open hand slap.
Withnail keeps the fight on the outside.
Withnail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Withnail scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Withnail throws a hook but Hitzlsperger blocks it.
Hitzlsperger tries to clinch but Withnail moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitzlsperger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hitzlsperger misses with a leg kick.
Withnail throws a body punch but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withnail throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger lands with a kick to the temple. Withnail shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hitzlsperger takes a swing at Withnail's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitzlsperger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Withnail.
Hitzlsperger delivers a nice body kick.
No luck for Withnail with that takedown attempt.
Udo Hitzlsperger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montague Withnail.
Hitzlsperger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Withnail doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitzlsperger lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Withnail misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Udo Hitzlsperger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montague Withnail's cut.
That's time! Hitzlsperger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hitzlsperger feints and then cracks Withnail's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Withnail down.
Withnail circles away from the clinch attempt.
Withnail shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Withnail takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Withnail looks to land a combination. Hitzlsperger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hitzlsperger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitzlsperger wants it to stay on the feet.
Withnail scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitzlsperger should have avoided that one.
Withnail thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitzlsperger doesn't manage to clinch there - Withnail circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitzlsperger. That's going to slow Withnail down.
Hitzlsperger thows a body kick. Withnail tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withnail looks to throw the jab but Hitzlsperger is out of range.
Hitzlsperger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Withnail counters with a nice body shot.
Withnail blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body punch
and Withnail counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hitzlsperger wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitzlsperger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Withnail is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitzlsperger has wrist control.
Hitzlsperger is trying to control the position but Withnail postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Withnail chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Withnail wants to pass the guard but Hitzlsperger is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Withnail connects with a couple of short punches.
Hitzlsperger wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitzlsperger wants to stand and escape but Withnail is having none of it.
Withnail distracts Hitzlsperger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitzlsperger has momentary wrist control but Withnail slips an elbow through the middle.
Withnail won't allow Hitzlsperger to sweep him here.
Withnail trying to control but Hitzlsperger is working from the bottom.
Hitzlsperger seems keen to control Withnail's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withnail stands and throws Hitzlsperger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Withnail lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Withnail seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Withnail throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Withnail tries to move to mount but Hitzlsperger blocks the move with his legs.
Hitzlsperger is looking to reverse the position.
Withnail lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger taking a bit of punishment here - Withnail scoring with strikes.
Hitzlsperger can't do much from the bottom here.
Withnail wants to control but Hitzlsperger is keeping him busy.
Withnail is working Hitzlsperger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hitzlsperger wants to control but Withnail postures up.
Hitzlsperger parries the strikes from Withnail easily there. Withnail is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hitzlsperger to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitzlsperger regains half guard.
Withnail missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hitzlsperger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Montague Withnail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Montague Withnail's cut.
That's time! Hitzlsperger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hitzlsperger tries to land a front kick but Withnail steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Withnail lands with a cross.
Hitzlsperger misses with an uppercut. Withnail saw that one coming.
Withnail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Withnail.
Hitzlsperger cracks the inside of Withnail's front leg.
Udo Hitzlsperger is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitzlsperger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Withnail. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Withnail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Withnail.
Nice body punch from Hitzlsperger.
Withnail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitzlsperger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitzlsperger wants it to stay on the feet.
Withnail looks to throw the jab but Hitzlsperger is out of range.
Hitzlsperger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitzlsperger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withnail misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger lands a body shot.
Hitzlsperger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Withnail in his tracks.
Withnail misses with a wild body shot.
Withnail scores with a punch to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Withnail crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hitzlsperger - the referee stops the clock and Withnail gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hitzlsperger. Withnail manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Withnail motions for Hitzlsperger to come forward. Withnail throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Withnail checks a leg kick.
Withnail tries to land a leg kick but Hitzlsperger saw it coming and moves away.
Hitzlsperger swings for the body but Withnail moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withnail misses with a wild body shot.
Withnail fails to land with a series of punches.
Withnail will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitzlsperger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Withnail will feel that in the morning.
Hitzlsperger stuffs the takedown attempt from Withnail. Withnail gets slowly back to his feet.
Hitzlsperger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitzlsperger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Udo Hitzlsperger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montague Withnail.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger lands a glancing blow to the side of Withnail's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitzlsperger. Withnail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Withnail circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitzlsperger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Withnail connects with a body shot that sends Hitzlsperger's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Withnail fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hitzlsperger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Withnail connects with a body shot that sends Hitzlsperger's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Udo Hitzlsperger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hitzlsperger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Udo Hitzlsperger!
Our winner, Udo Hitzlsperger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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